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$454,734$421 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

686 FAIRVIEW FOREST DR

FAIRVIEW, NC 28730
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,080 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$455K
$365K low$545K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,434 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$203,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$203,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$203,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.18
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 464 ft²Patio · 480 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Fairview Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.5 mi
H
A.C. Reynolds High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi
M
Cane Creek Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.4 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28730These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,117
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.227 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,099
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,529
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

686 Fairview Forest Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 66% of homes in Fairview 28730
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Fairview 28730
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Fairview 28730
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Fairview 28730

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$230K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Fairview 28730.

How it measures up in Fairview 28730

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairview 28730.

Estimated value$454,734
CheaperTypical $566,837Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$421
CheaperTypical $310Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,726 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size2.18 ac
SmallerTypical 1.17 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 686 Fairview Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairview 28730Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$454,73434% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42184% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²16% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.18 ac72% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than199859% of homes65% of homes

About 686 Fairview Forest Dr

How much is 686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC is $454,734 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $364,678 to $544,790. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC last sell?

686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC last sold on Jun 26, 1995, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC?

686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 2.18-acre lot.

When was 686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC built?

686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC?

686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC is assigned to Fairview Elementary School (elementary), rated A; A.C. Reynolds High School (high), rated B; Cane Creek Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC compare to other homes in Fairview 28730?

Among the 4,389 homes in Fairview 28730, it is worth more than 34% of them ($454,734 against a typical $566,837), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($421 against a typical $310), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,726 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (2.18 ac against a typical 1.17 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1998 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 50% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Fairview Forest Dr, Fairview, NC was $1,434. The county assessed it at $203,000.

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