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$1,083,899$330 / 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 75How 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 $690,500 on Feb 24, 2017

85 HICKORY FOREST RD

FAIRVIEW, NC 28730
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,282 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.
6.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$816K low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$690,500 · Feb 24, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,531 (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.$782,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$782,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$782,700

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.Contemporary
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.53
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood 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 · 924 ft²Porch · 8 ft²

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

E
Fairview Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.4 mi
H
A.C. Reynolds High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi
M
Cane Creek Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.2 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28730These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
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.11,117
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.227 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,099
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,529
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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 Hickory 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 93% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Fairview 28730

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

This home
$232K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Fairview 28730.

How it measures up in Fairview 28730

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairview 28730.

Estimated value$1,083,899
CheaperTypical $560,875Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$330
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area3,282 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,714 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size6.53 ac
SmallerTypical 1.17 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 85 Hickory Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairview 28730Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,083,89992% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33059% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than3,282 ft²93% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.53 ac91% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than199246% of homes57% of homes

About 85 Hickory Forest Rd

How much is 85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC is $1,083,899 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $816,356 to $1,351,442. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC last sell?

85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC last sold on Feb 24, 2017 for $690,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC?

85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,282 square feet of living space and a 6.53-acre lot.

When was 85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC built?

85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC?

85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC is assigned to Fairview Elementary School (elementary), rated A; A.C. Reynolds High School (high), rated A-; Cane Creek 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 85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC compare to other homes in Fairview 28730?

Among the 4,375 homes in Fairview 28730, it is worth more than 92% of them ($1,083,899 against a typical $560,875), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($330 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,282 ft² against a typical 1,714 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (6.53 ac against a typical 1.17 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1992 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 93% 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 85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC was $5,531. The county assessed it at $782,700.

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