Blended score for ZIP 28787's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

10 / 100

Restaurants & cafes2

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools1

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Weaverville Elementary

2.28 mi away · Grades 2-4

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 304
Student:teacher ratio: 13.8:1
District: Buncombe County Schools

Middle

North Buncombe Middle

0.95 mi away · Grades 7-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 485
Student:teacher ratio: 12.4:1
District: Buncombe County Schools

High

Early College

10.17 mi away · Grades 9-13

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.8

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 278
Student:teacher ratio: 25.3:1
District: Buncombe County Schools

Commute from Weaverville

Real drive time from Weaverville's center to Downtown Charlotte.

140 min

typical drive time

135.2 mi

distance

133 min

with current traffic

Cities near 28787

Weaverville · all of Weaverville Asheville · 9.3 mi Leicester · 11.7 mi Marshall · 12.4 mi Mars Hill · 13.1 mi Fairview · 14.9 mi Candler · 15.1 mi

ZIP codes near 28787

28701 (Alexander) · 5.2 mi 28804 (Asheville) · 5.4 mi 28709 (Barnardsville) · 5.9 mi 28801 (Asheville) · 8.7 mi 28805 (Asheville) · 9 mi 28806 (Asheville) · 10.1 mi 28778 (Swannanoa) · 10.9 mi 28748 (Leicester) · 11.7 mi

ZIP 28787 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28787 right now?+

There are currently 223 active listings in ZIP 28787, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28787?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28787 is $490,000. Homes are spending an average of 139 days on market.

Is ZIP 28787's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28787 have fallen 4.5% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28787?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28787 are none, Pleasant Grove Townhomes, Reems Creek Golf Community.

What schools serve ZIP 28787?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28787's center are Weaverville Elementary, North Buncombe Middle, Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28787 walkable?+

ZIP 28787's center has a walkability score of 25 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 28787?+

The typical drive from Weaverville's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 140 minutes (135.2 miles).

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