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$367,599$547 / 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 92How 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 $375,000 on Oct 15, 2025

5 RICHARD ST

ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
2
Beds
1
Baths
672 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$368K
$340K low$396K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$375,000 · Oct 15, 2025
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.$367,599
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$294,079

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,856 (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.$255,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$255,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
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.0.15
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.Yes
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.Carport (Unspecified)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 112 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.

H
SilsaA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Hall Fletcher Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28803These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.34,239
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.925 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,115
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,527
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.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

5 Richard St 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 84% of homes in Kenilworth
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Asheville 28803
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Asheville 28803

What homes are worth in Asheville 28803

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

This home
$183K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Asheville 28803.

How it measures up in Asheville 28803

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28803.

Estimated value$367,599
CheaperTypical $471,785Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$547
CheaperTypical $325Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area672 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,539 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 5 Richard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenilworthAsheville 28803Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$367,59916% of homes29% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54788% of homes92% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than672 ft²4% of homes2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac16% of homes17% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than194836% of homes15% of homes16% of homes

About 5 Richard St

How much is 5 Richard St, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Richard St, Asheville, NC is $367,599 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $339,652 to $395,546. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Richard St, Asheville, NC last sell?

5 Richard St, Asheville, NC last sold on Oct 15, 2025 for $375,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Richard St, Asheville, NC?

5 Richard St, Asheville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 672 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 5 Richard St, Asheville, NC built?

5 Richard St, Asheville, NC was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Richard St, Asheville, NC?

5 Richard St, Asheville, NC is assigned to Silsa (high), rated A; Asheville Middle School (middle), rated A-; Hall Fletcher Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Asheville City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Richard St, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28803?

Among the 11,380 homes in Asheville 28803, it is worth more than 29% of them ($367,599 against a typical $471,785), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($547 against a typical $325), it is bigger than 2% of them (672 ft² against a typical 1,539 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1948 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 28% 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 5 Richard St, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Richard St, Asheville, NC was $2,856. The county assessed it at $255,000.

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