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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $518,500 on May 28, 2026

38 RIVERSIDE DR

ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,843 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.
1.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$518,500 · May 28, 2026

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.$14,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$257,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$14,300

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.68
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
32
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
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%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
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.1.24
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.Porch · 352 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
Barnardsville Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
H
North Buncombe High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi
M
North Buncombe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.0 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28801These 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.163
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 100.113

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,916 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,565
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,691
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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.Yes

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

38 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.

  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Among the largest lots in Asheville 28801
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Asheville 28801

How it measures up in Asheville 28801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28801.

Living area1,843 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,416 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size1.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 38 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28801Buncombe County
Living areabigger than1,843 ft²69% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.24 acalmost all homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than200175% of homes69% of homes

About 38 Riverside Dr

When did 38 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC last sell?

38 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC last sold on May 28, 2026 for $518,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC?

38 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,843 square feet of living space and a 1.24-acre lot.

When was 38 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC built?

38 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC?

38 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC is assigned to Barnardsville Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; North Buncombe High School (high), rated B; North Buncombe Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28801?

Among the 4,584 homes in Asheville 28801, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,843 ft² against a typical 1,416 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1.24 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (2001 against a typical 1928). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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