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16 R W RIDGE RD

LEICESTER, NC 28748
2
Beds
1
Baths
950 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.
16.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$367 (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.$53,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$53,500

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.49 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.''

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.16.18
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.Metal
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 310 ft²

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 · 3.6 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.5 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.6 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%

Ownership

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

16 R W Ridge 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.

  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Leicester 28748
  • Among the largest lots in Buncombe County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Leicester 28748

How it measures up in Leicester 28748

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

Living area950 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size16.18 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 16 R W Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeicester 28748Buncombe County
Living areabigger than950 ft²12% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than16.18 ac92% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than19274% of homes8% of homes

About 16 R W Ridge Rd

When did 16 R W Ridge Rd, Leicester, NC last sell?

16 R W Ridge Rd, Leicester, NC last sold on May 12, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 R W Ridge Rd, Leicester, NC?

16 R W Ridge Rd, Leicester, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 950 square feet of living space and a 16.18-acre lot.

When was 16 R W Ridge Rd, Leicester, NC built?

16 R W Ridge Rd, Leicester, NC was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16 R W Ridge Rd, Leicester, NC?

16 R W Ridge Rd, Leicester, NC is assigned to Leicester Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; C.A. Erwin Middle School (middle), rated B-; 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.

How does 16 R W Ridge Rd, Leicester, NC compare to other homes in Leicester 28748?

Among the 5,042 homes in Leicester 28748, it is bigger than 12% of them (950 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (16.18 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1927 against a typical 1996). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16 R W Ridge Rd, Leicester, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 R W Ridge Rd, Leicester, NC was $367. The county assessed it at $53,500.

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