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$1,275,000$484 / 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 84How 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 $340 on Jan 19, 2022

157 RIVERBEND FOREST DR

ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,636 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.
1.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
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

$1.3M
$1.1M low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$340 · Jan 19, 2022
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.$1,275,000
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$1,020,000

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$983,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$169,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$813,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$983,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$983,300

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.18 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
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.1.19
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 156 ft²Porch · 159 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
W.D. Williams Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.6 mi
M
C.D. Owen Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 mi
H
Charles D. Owen High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28805These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,024
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.734 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,576
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,964
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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.Absentee owner
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

157 Riverbend Forest 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 most valuable homes in Asheville 28805
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Asheville 28805
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Asheville 28805
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Asheville 28805
  • Among the newest homes in Asheville 28805

What homes are worth in Asheville 28805

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

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$217K$1.2M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Asheville 28805.

How it measures up in Asheville 28805

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28805.

Estimated value$1,275,000
CheaperTypical $466,442Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$484
CheaperTypical $318Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area2,636 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,460 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size1.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 157 Riverbend Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28805Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,275,000almost all homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48492% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than2,636 ft²92% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.19 ac83% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homesalmost all homes

About 157 Riverbend Forest Dr

How much is 157 Riverbend Forest Dr, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Riverbend Forest Dr, Asheville, NC is $1,275,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,074,783 to $1,475,217. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Riverbend Forest Dr, Asheville, NC last sell?

157 Riverbend Forest Dr, Asheville, NC last sold on Jan 19, 2022 for $340, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 Riverbend Forest Dr, Asheville, NC?

157 Riverbend Forest Dr, Asheville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,636 square feet of living space and a 1.19-acre lot.

When was 157 Riverbend Forest Dr, Asheville, NC built?

157 Riverbend Forest Dr, Asheville, NC was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 Riverbend Forest Dr, Asheville, NC?

157 Riverbend Forest Dr, Asheville, NC is assigned to W.D. Williams Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; C.D. Owen Middle School (middle), rated C; Charles D. Owen High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Riverbend Forest Dr, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28805?

Among the 7,145 homes in Asheville 28805, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,275,000 against a typical $466,442), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($484 against a typical $318), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,636 ft² against a typical 1,460 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (1.19 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 94% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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