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$476,180$517 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $160,000 on Jan 19, 2006

8 TARPON AVE

ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
921 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$476K
$407K low$545K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Jan 19, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,929 (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.$266,600 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$350,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$266,600

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.0.32
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 120 ft²Patio · 332 ft²Porch · 192 ft²

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
Lucy S. Herring Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28806These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
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.44,958
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,105 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,964
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,152
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

8 Tarpon Ave 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 68% of homes in Asheville 28806
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Asheville 28806
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Falconhurst
  • Older than 80% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Asheville 28806

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

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$186K$899K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Asheville 28806.

How it measures up in Asheville 28806

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28806.

Estimated value$476,180
CheaperTypical $405,356Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$517
CheaperTypical $315Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area921 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 8 Tarpon Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFalconhurstAsheville 28806Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$476,18046% of homes68% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51790% of homes96% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than921 ft²17% of homes15% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac85% of homes55% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than195356% of homes29% of homes20% of homes

About 8 Tarpon Ave

How much is 8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC is $476,180 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $407,427 to $544,933. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC last sell?

8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC last sold on Jan 19, 2006 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC?

8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 921 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC built?

8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC?

8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC is assigned to Lucy S. Herring Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Asheville Middle School (middle), rated B; Asheville High School (high), rated B. All sit in Asheville City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28806?

Among the 15,344 homes in Asheville 28806, it is worth more than 68% of them ($476,180 against a typical $405,356), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($517 against a typical $315), it is bigger than 15% of them (921 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1953 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 54% 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 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Tarpon Ave, Asheville, NC was $2,929. The county assessed it at $266,600.

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