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$708,805$387 / 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 85How 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

98 RICE BRANCH RD

ASHEVILLE, NC 28804
6
Beds
3
Baths
1,830 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.
4.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

$709K
$603K low$815K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,819 (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.$473,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$473,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$473,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.54
42
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
80
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
80
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
51
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.11
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.None
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.Patio · 369 ft²Porch · 276 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
Ira B Jones Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
H
SilsaA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28804These 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.90
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 100.116

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.88%
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.9.5%
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.25,390
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.932 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,229
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,017
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

98 Rice Branch 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 81% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Asheville 28804
  • Older than 75% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Asheville 28804

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

This home
$223K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Asheville 28804.

How it measures up in Asheville 28804

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28804.

Estimated value$708,805
CheaperTypical $653,153Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$387
CheaperTypical $384Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,830 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,704 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size4.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 98 Rice Branch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28804Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$708,80556% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38751% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,830 ft²57% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.11 ac96% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than196033% of homes25% of homes

About 98 Rice Branch Rd

How much is 98 Rice Branch Rd, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 98 Rice Branch Rd, Asheville, NC is $708,805 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $602,880 to $814,730. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 98 Rice Branch Rd, Asheville, NC?

98 Rice Branch Rd, Asheville, NC has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,830 square feet of living space and a 4.11-acre lot.

When was 98 Rice Branch Rd, Asheville, NC built?

98 Rice Branch Rd, Asheville, NC was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 98 Rice Branch Rd, Asheville, NC?

98 Rice Branch Rd, Asheville, NC is assigned to Ira B Jones Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Asheville Middle School (middle), rated A-; Silsa (high), rated A. All sit in Asheville City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 98 Rice Branch Rd, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28804?

Among the 9,543 homes in Asheville 28804, it is worth more than 56% of them ($708,805 against a typical $653,153), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($387 against a typical $384), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,830 ft² against a typical 1,704 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (4.11 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1960 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 81% 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 98 Rice Branch Rd, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Rice Branch Rd, Asheville, NC was $3,819. The county assessed it at $473,000.

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