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$778,560$253 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $690,000 on Jun 13, 2024

8 BENNETT RD

CANDLER, NC 28715
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,078 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.
1.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$779K
$692K low$865K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$690,000 · Jun 13, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$161,060
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$128,848
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.78%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$517,500
MOUNTAIN CU · recorded Feb 27, 2026
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
HOMETRUST BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,601 (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.$528,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$478,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$528,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$528,300

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.167 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyBUNCOMBE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.25
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 224 ft²Patio · 224 ft²Porch · 509 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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.

H
Enka High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Hominy Valley Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.7 mi
M
Enka Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28715These 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.91
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 100.110

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
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.30,624
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.393 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,746
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,737
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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.Owner occupied
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

8 Bennett 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.

  • Worth more than 86% of homes in Candler 28715
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Candler 28715
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Candler 28715

What homes are worth in Candler 28715

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

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$164K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Candler 28715.

How it measures up in Candler 28715

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Candler 28715.

Estimated value$778,560
CheaperTypical $415,204Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$253
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area3,078 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size1.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 8 Bennett Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCandler 28715Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$778,56086% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25341% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than3,078 ft²96% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.25 ac75% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than194611% of homes14% of homes

About 8 Bennett Rd

How much is 8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC is $778,560 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $692,492 to $864,628. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC last sell?

8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC last sold on Jun 13, 2024 for $690,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC?

8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,078 square feet of living space and a 1.25-acre lot.

When was 8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC built?

8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC?

8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC is assigned to Enka High School (high), rated C; Hominy Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Enka Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC compare to other homes in Candler 28715?

Among the 10,710 homes in Candler 28715, it is worth more than 86% of them ($778,560 against a typical $415,204), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($253 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,078 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (1.25 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1946 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 83% 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 8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Bennett Rd, Candler, NC was $3,601. The county assessed it at $528,300.

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