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81 RICE RD

ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
2
Beds
1
Baths
812 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.
6.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,578 (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.$226,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$226,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$226,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
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.6.11
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.None
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 · 314 ft²

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

E
Johnston Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.3 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Buncombe County 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

81 Rice 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 94% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Among the largest lots in Asheville 28806
  • Older than 87% of homes in Buncombe County

How it measures up in Asheville 28806

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

Living area812 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size6.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 81 Rice Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28806Buncombe County
Living areabigger than812 ft²7% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.11 acalmost all homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than194120% of homes13% of homes

About 81 Rice Rd

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

81 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC last sold on Apr 3, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC?

81 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 812 square feet of living space and a 6.11-acre lot.

When was 81 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC built?

81 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC?

81 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC is assigned to Johnston Elementary School (elementary), rated F; 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 81 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28806?

Among the 15,374 homes in Asheville 28806, it is bigger than 7% of them (812 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (6.11 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1941 against a typical 1972). 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 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC was $1,578. The county assessed it at $226,000.

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