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$1,958,330$677 / 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 72How 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 $1,257,000 on Sep 20, 2019

85 FOREST RD

BILTMORE FRST, NC 28803
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,893 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.
2.94 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$2M
$1.4M low$2.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,257,000 · Sep 20, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,894 (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.$1,261,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,261,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,261,300

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.80 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.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.Residential (General/Single)
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.2.94
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.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 · 96 ft²Patio · 332 ft²Porch · 56 ft²

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 · 3.1 mi
M
Valley Springs Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.1 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

85 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Asheville 28803
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% 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
$191K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 96% 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$1,958,330
CheaperTypical $459,900Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$677
CheaperTypical $315Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area2,893 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,556 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size2.94 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 85 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBiltmore ForestAsheville 28803Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,958,33089% of homes96% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$67795% of homes97% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than2,893 ft²78% of homes86% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.94 ac97% of homes95% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than197345% of homes36% of homes37% of homes

About 85 Forest Rd

How much is 85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC is $1,958,330 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,401,347 to $2,515,313. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC last sell?

85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC last sold on Sep 20, 2019 for $1,257,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC?

85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,893 square feet of living space and a 2.94-acre lot.

When was 85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC built?

85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC?

85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, 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 85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28803?

Among the 11,396 homes in Asheville 28803, it is worth more than 96% of them ($1,958,330 against a typical $459,900), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($677 against a typical $315), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,893 ft² against a typical 1,556 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (2.94 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1973 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than almost all 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 85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Forest Rd, Biltmore Frst, NC was $6,894. The county assessed it at $1,261,300.

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