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Last sold for $9,500 on Aug 22, 1988

MERRELL RD

LEICESTER, NC 28748
0
Baths
1 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.$9,500 · Aug 22, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$159 (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.$23,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$23,100

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.71
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
41
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
82
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
85
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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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 - Vacant Land
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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
Leicester Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.0 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.7 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28748These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.115

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.154 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,450
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

Merrell 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 73% of homes in Buncombe County

How it measures up in Leicester 28748

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Leicester 28748.

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

How Merrell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeicester 28748Buncombe County
Lot sizebigger than1 ac41% of homes73% of homes

About Merrell Rd

When did Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC last sell?

Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC last sold on Aug 22, 1988 for $9,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC?

Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC is assigned to Leicester Elementary School (elementary), rated C; C.A. Erwin Middle School (middle), rated D+; Clyde A. Erwin High School (high), rated D. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC was $159. The county assessed it at $23,100.

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