Blended score for ZIP 28748'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).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

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

Leicester Elementary

1.55 mi away · Grades 0-4

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: 379
Student:teacher ratio: 12.2:1
District: Buncombe County Schools

Middle

Eblen Intermediate

6.78 mi away · Grades 5-6

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.6

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

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 593
Student:teacher ratio: 14.1:1
District: Buncombe County Schools

High

Early College

11.42 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

ZIP codes near 28748

28715 (Candler) · 7.9 mi 28806 (Asheville) · 9 mi 28804 (Asheville) · 9.7 mi 28721 (Clyde) · 10.9 mi 28801 (Asheville) · 11.3 mi 28716 (Canton) · 11.4 mi 28787 (Weaverville) · 11.7 mi 28753 (Marshall) · 13.6 mi

ZIP 28748 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28748 right now?+

There are currently 117 active listings in ZIP 28748, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28748?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28748 is $469,000. Homes are spending an average of 134 days on market.

Is ZIP 28748's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28748 have risen 13.9% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28748?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28748 are none, Whisper Mountain, The Views at Rose Hill.

What schools serve ZIP 28748?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28748's center are Leicester Elementary, Eblen Intermediate, Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28748 walkable?+

ZIP 28748's center has a walkability score of 14 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 1 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.