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742 RIDGE RD

ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
2
Beds
1
Baths
911 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$398 (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.$40,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$40,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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.Porch · 96 ft²

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

E
Oakley Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
A.C. Reynolds Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
A.C. Reynolds High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28803These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.34,239
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.925 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,115
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,527
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

742 Ridge Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Asheville 28803
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Oakley
  • Among the oldest homes in Oakley

How it measures up in Asheville 28803

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28803.

Living area911 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 742 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOakleyAsheville 28803Buncombe County
Living areabigger than911 ft²15% of homes9% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²2% of homes7% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than1915almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes

About 742 Ridge Rd

When did 742 Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC last sell?

742 Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC last sold on Jul 31, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 742 Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC?

742 Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 911 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 742 Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC built?

742 Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 742 Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC?

742 Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC is assigned to Oakley Elementary School (elementary), rated D; A.C. Reynolds Middle School (middle), rated A-; A.C. Reynolds High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 742 Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28803?

Among the 11,389 homes in Asheville 28803, it is bigger than 9% of them (911 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1915 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 742 Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 742 Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC was $398. The county assessed it at $40,300.

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