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Last sold for $330,000 on May 10, 2023

96 HICKORY FOREST RD

FAIRVIEW, NC 28730
0
Baths
2.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · May 10, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$356 (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.$50,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$50,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.50
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 3.3 mi
H
A.C. Reynolds High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi
M
Cane Creek Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.1 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

96 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Buncombe County

How it measures up in Fairview 28730

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

Lot size2.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.17 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

How 96 Hickory Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairview 28730Buncombe County
Lot sizebigger than2.5 ac74% of homes89% of homes

About 96 Hickory Forest Rd

When did 96 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC last sell?

96 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC last sold on May 10, 2023 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 96 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC?

96 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.

What are the property taxes on 96 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Hickory Forest Rd, Fairview, NC was $356. The county assessed it at $50,400.

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