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$351,573$215 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $350,000 on Mar 10, 2026

14 S RIDGE PL

ARDEN, NC 28704
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,638 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$352K
$334K low$369K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Mar 10, 2026
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$61,573
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$49,258
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.82%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$290,000
BANK OF AMERICA NA · recorded Mar 10, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,497 (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.$232,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$180,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$232,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$232,200

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.Ranch
CountyBUNCOMBE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
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.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.Deck · 384 ft²Patio · 200 ft²Porch · 20 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
Avery's Creek Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.3 mi
M
Valley Springs Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.6 mi
H
T.C. Roberson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28704These 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.73
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 100.107

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,915
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.724 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,954
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,744
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

14 S Ridge Pl 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 75% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Arden 28704

What homes are worth in Arden 28704

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

This home
$196K$3.6M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Arden 28704.

How it measures up in Arden 28704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arden 28704.

Estimated value$351,573
CheaperTypical $454,206Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $286Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,638 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,578 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 14 S Ridge Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArden 28704Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$351,57326% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21516% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,638 ft²53% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac59% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than197424% of homes38% of homes

About 14 S Ridge Pl

How much is 14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC is $351,573 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $333,814 to $369,332. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC last sell?

14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC last sold on Mar 10, 2026 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC?

14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,638 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC built?

14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC?

14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC is assigned to Avery's Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Valley Springs Middle School (middle), rated A; T.C. Roberson High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC compare to other homes in Arden 28704?

Among the 7,658 homes in Arden 28704, it is worth more than 26% of them ($351,573 against a typical $454,206), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($215 against a typical $286), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,638 ft² against a typical 1,578 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1974 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 25% 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 14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 14 S Ridge Pl, Arden, NC was $1,497. The county assessed it at $232,200.

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