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$1,436,807$631 / 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 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $632,500 on Jun 2, 2014

81 FOREST RD

ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,276 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.
1.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.1M low$1.8M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$632,500 · Jun 2, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,468 (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.$817,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$817,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$817,500

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.1.41
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Spa/Hot Tub (Only)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 1,172 ft²Porch · 80 ft²Greenhouse

Transaction History(2)

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
W.W. Estes Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.0 mi
H
T.C. Roberson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
M
Valley Springs Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.2 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%

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How this home compares

81 Forest 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 97% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Asheville 28803
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Biltmore Forest

What homes are worth in Asheville 28803

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

This home
$189K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Asheville 28803.

How it measures up in Asheville 28803

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

Estimated value$1,436,807
CheaperTypical $458,278Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$631
CheaperTypical $317Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area2,276 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size1.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 81 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBiltmore ForestAsheville 28803Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,436,80782% of homes92% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$63193% of homes97% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than2,276 ft²70% of homes76% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.41 ac88% of homes88% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than198154% of homes44% of homes45% of homes

About 81 Forest Rd

How much is 81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC is $1,436,807 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,108,897 to $1,764,717. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC last sell?

81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC last sold on Jun 2, 2014 for $632,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC?

81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,276 square feet of living space and a 1.41-acre lot.

When was 81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC built?

81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC?

81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC is assigned to W.W. Estes Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; T.C. Roberson High School (high), rated B+; Valley Springs 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 81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28803?

Among the 11,395 homes in Asheville 28803, it is worth more than 92% of them ($1,436,807 against a typical $458,278), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($631 against a typical $317), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,276 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (1.41 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1981 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 97% 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 81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC was $4,468. The county assessed it at $817,500.

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