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Last sold for $18,000 on Oct 28, 2016

78 WALNUT DR

LEICESTER, NC 28748
0
Baths
3,108 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.
1.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$18,000 · Oct 28, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$528 (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.$76,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyBUNCOMBE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Leicester Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.4 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.5 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.7 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28748These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.115

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.154 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,450
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%

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How this home compares

78 Walnut 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Leicester 28748
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Buncombe County

How it measures up in Leicester 28748

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Leicester 28748.

Living area3,108 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size1.14 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 78 Walnut Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeicester 28748Buncombe County
Living areabigger than3,108 ft²96% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.14 ac48% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than198638% of homes50% of homes

About 78 Walnut Dr

When did 78 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC last sell?

78 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC last sold on Oct 28, 2016 for $18,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC?

78 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC has 3,108 square feet of living space and a 1.14-acre lot.

When was 78 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC built?

78 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a mobile home home.

What schools serve 78 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC?

78 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC is assigned to Leicester Elementary School (elementary), rated C; C.A. Erwin Middle School (middle), rated D+; Clyde A. Erwin High School (high), rated D. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC compare to other homes in Leicester 28748?

Among the 5,077 homes in Leicester 28748, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,108 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (1.14 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1986 against a typical 1996). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 78 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC was $528. The county assessed it at $76,800.

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