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$279,521$236 / 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 83How 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

956 RICEVILLE RD

ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,184 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$280K
$232K low$327K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$752 (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.$105,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$92,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$105,000

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.61 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Conventional
CountyBUNCOMBE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 192 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Charles C. Bell Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
M
A.C. Reynolds Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi
H
A.C. Reynolds High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28805These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,024
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.734 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,576
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,964
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

956 Riceville 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 less than 89% of homes in Asheville 28805
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Asheville 28805
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Asheville 28805
  • Older than 86% of homes in Asheville 28805

What homes are worth in Asheville 28805

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

This home
$218K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Asheville 28805.

How it measures up in Asheville 28805

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28805.

Estimated value$279,521
CheaperTypical $451,103Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$236
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,476 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 956 Riceville Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28805Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$279,52111% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23616% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,184 ft²28% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac60% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than195114% of homes18% of homes

About 956 Riceville Rd

How much is 956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC is $279,521 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $232,318 to $326,724. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC last sell?

956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC?

956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,184 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC built?

956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC?

956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC is assigned to Charles C. Bell Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; A.C. Reynolds Middle School (middle), rated A-; A.C. Reynolds High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28805?

Among the 7,154 homes in Asheville 28805, it is worth more than 11% of them ($279,521 against a typical $451,103), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($236 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,184 ft² against a typical 1,476 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1951 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 12% 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 956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 956 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC was $752. The county assessed it at $105,000.

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