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$461,131$278 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $225,000 on Mar 30, 2012

88 GAY ST

ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
3
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
1,657 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$461K
$371K low$551K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Mar 30, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,465 (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.$406,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$406,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$406,500

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.0.13
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
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 · 126 ft²Patio · 126 ft²Porch · 183 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
Isaac Dickson Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28801These 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.163
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,916 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,565
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,691
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

88 Gay St 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 less than 83% of homes in Historic Montford
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Historic Montford
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Asheville 28801

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

This home
$223K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Asheville 28801.

How it measures up in Asheville 28801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28801.

Estimated value$461,131
CheaperTypical $534,659Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$278
CheaperTypical $392Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,657 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 88 Gay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHistoric MontfordAsheville 28801Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$461,13117% of homes37% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2787% of homes16% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,657 ft²48% of homes61% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac28% of homes31% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192548% of homes42% of homes7% of homes

About 88 Gay St

How much is 88 Gay St, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 88 Gay St, Asheville, NC is $461,131 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $371,306 to $550,956. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 88 Gay St, Asheville, NC last sell?

88 Gay St, Asheville, NC last sold on Mar 30, 2012 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 88 Gay St, Asheville, NC?

88 Gay St, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,657 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 88 Gay St, Asheville, NC built?

88 Gay St, Asheville, NC was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 88 Gay St, Asheville, NC?

88 Gay St, Asheville, NC is assigned to Isaac Dickson 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 88 Gay St, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28801?

Among the 4,588 homes in Asheville 28801, it is worth more than 37% of them ($461,131 against a typical $534,659), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($278 against a typical $392), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,657 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1925 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 51% 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 88 Gay St, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 88 Gay St, Asheville, NC was $4,465. The county assessed it at $406,500.

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