Your property taxes should be fair.Let us help.
You only have 30 days for a formal appeal and then your taxes are set for 4 years. Let us help you gather the data and make a decision.
We built this tool for Buncombe County, because we deserve better.
Your Buncombe County revaluation notice arrived. You looked at the number and thought: "That can't be right." That's how me and my neighbors felt. So we built this tool for Buncombe County.We use the assessors own published methods to source high quality comparable properties for your property. We can help.In under 48 hours we will give a full sales data report, outline next steps and peace of mind.Note: Due to high demand we will not be accepting payment after April 4th.
"I found out the county thought I had an extra bedroom and was able to correct it with these reports."-Patrick, Buncombe County
"The reports are easy to understand, and I like that the houses on the list were similar in age. The next step section was really good and helpful, much better than what the county had in their letter."- Britain, West Asheville
What you will get.
Comparable Sales Data -- Recent sales near your home pulled from county deed records. Each comp includes sale price, square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, year built, and distance from your property.- Neighborhood Sales Map -- See where each comparable sale is relative to your property.- Property Record Check -- We link you directly to your county property card so you can check that the county has the correct square footage, bedroom count, and other details. If their records are wrong, that alone can be grounds for a correction.- Similar Nearby Properties -- Older Sales -- When recent sales are limited, we search 2-5 years back within 2 miles to give you additional context.- Step-by-Step Buncombe County Appeal Guide -- Exactly how to file, where to go, what to bring, and what to expect. Includes both the informal appeal process and the Board of Equalization and Review.
The math on a Buncombe County home.
If your like most people in Buncombe county, your property tax is about to go up. For every $50,000 your assessed value goes up by you'll $250 per year more in county taxes alone. More if you live Asheville.- These taxes get locked in for 4- years and the appeal window ends 30 days after you receive your notice.
- If you reduce your appraised value by just $5,000 this report pays for itself.
Something most people don't know about NC property tax appeals.
Here's something most property tax services won't tell you:When you file an appeal in North Carolina, the Board of Equalization and Review doesn't just decide whether to lower your county-assigned value. They can also raise it.That's why going in with comparable sales data matters.If the data shows your value is higher than what comparable homes near you actually sold for, you have evidence to make your case. If the data shows your value is in line with recent sales or below them you could end up paying more.We would rather you not file than file unprepared.
How it works
Step 1: Order Your ReportTell us your property address. We search Buncombe County public records for recent sales of similar homes near you -- the same deed transfers and tax data that licensed appraisers use.Step 2: Review Your ReportYou receive a PDF with comparable recent sales near your property, a neighborhood sales map and a step-by-step Buncombe County appeal filing guide.Step 3: You DecideLook at the data. If you think the county made a mistake, then take this data and appeal. If the numbers look fair, you just saved yourself from a process that could backfire.
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Buncombetax.comWant to research this yourself?All of the data behind property tax appeals is publicly available. It just takes time to find and piece together. A missed property can be the difference you need. Here are the two best starting points:- Buncombe County GIS / Property Records: Look up any property's tax card, owner info, building details, and lot boundaries. This is the same system the county uses.
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- Buncombe County Tax Office: File an appeal, view your revaluation notice, and access the Schedule of Values, the county's published methodology for how they assign values.
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/tax/What the appeal process looks like:1. Research what type of appeal you want to file. The county accepts informal appeals online at taxappeal.buncombecounty.org or by phone at 828-250-4940.
2. Search for recent sales of similar homes near you, same size, age, and style.
3. Bring your comparable sales data and any photos of condition issues.
4. Be careful. Appeals can actually raise your value if the county decides you are under-assessed.
5. The county reviews your information and you receive a decision.The challenge is that North Carolina is a non-disclosure state. Sale prices are not published in the public record the way they are in most states. They have to be back-calculated from excise tax
stamps filed with the Register of Deeds, which is the same method licensed appraisers use. Pulling together a complete picture of comparable sales in your area can take several hours of digging
across multiple county systems.
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DISCLAIMER: Buncombe Tax provides comparable sales data reports compiled from publicly available county records. Buncombe Tax is not a licensed appraisal firm. Buncombe Tax does not employ licensed appraisers. Buncombe Tax does not provide appraisals, opinions of value, or estimates of market value.This product is not legal advice. Buncombe Tax is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation or legal counsel. No attorney-client relationship is created by purchasing or using this report.The data in our reports is sourced from public records. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of public records data. Sale prices are derived from excise tax stamps recorded on deed transfers, which is standard practice in North Carolina's non-disclosure environment but may not reflect exact transaction amounts.Filing a property tax appeal is your decision. We do not recommend for or against filing an appeal. In North Carolina, the Board of Equalization and Review has the authority to raise, lower, or confirm your county-assigned value. Buncombe Tax assumes no responsibility for the outcome of any appeal proceeding.Results vary. Any savings figures referenced on this website are estimates based on publicly available data and do not constitute a guarantee of any specific outcome.Copyright 2026. All rights reserved.
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