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$149,311$213 / 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 55How 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
Last sold for $110,000 on Jan 5, 2022

987 RIVERSIDE DR

ASHEVILLE, NC 28804
1
Beds
1
Baths
700 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$149K
$81K low$217K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$110,000 · Jan 5, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,194 (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.$113,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,900

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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
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.0.16
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
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
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.Porch · 96 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
Woodfin Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Buncombe County 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

987 Riverside Dr 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Asheville 28804
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Asheville 28804
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Asheville 28804
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 81% 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
$212K$2.3M

This home is worth less than almost all 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$149,311
CheaperTypical $652,431Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $382Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,708 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 987 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28804Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,311almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2134% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than700 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac15% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than195225% of homes19% of homes

About 987 Riverside Dr

How much is 987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC is $149,311 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $81,426 to $217,196. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC last sell?

987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC last sold on Jan 5, 2022 for $110,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC?

987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 700 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC built?

987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC?

987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC is assigned to Woodfin Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Clyde A. Erwin High School (high), rated D-; C.A. Erwin 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 987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28804?

Among the 9,543 homes in Asheville 28804, it is worth more than almost none of them ($149,311 against a typical $652,431), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($213 against a typical $382), it is bigger than 3% of them (700 ft² against a typical 1,708 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1952 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than almost no 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 987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 987 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC was $1,194. The county assessed it at $113,900.

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