PVC, ABS, Clay, Iron, & Orangeburg: A Guide to Sewer Pipes
Older homes and properties often contain legacy plumbing materials that have either worn past their lifespan or pose health and safety concerns.
Common types of old plumbing pipes include:
Lead Pipes (Late 1800s–1950s)
Use: Main water supply lines.
📊 May 2026 Housing Market Snapshot🏡
Provided by Preferred Properties of Asheville & Canopy MLS
📍Asheville Region
Pending Sales: 1,068 ⬆️+ 18.7%
Closed Sales: 871 ⬆️+ 1.5%
Average Sales Price: $518,836 ⬆️+ 1.9%
Days on Market Until Sale: 83 ⬆️+ 36.1%
Average List Price: $689,521 ⬆️+ 12.6%
Inventory of Homes for Sale: 4,975 ⬆️+ [...]
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2,796 SqFt.
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MLS#4363302
12 Bedrooms, 8/1 Baths
9,167 SqFt.
4.67 Acres
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MLS#4378506
4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
1,647 SqFt.
0.33 Acres
Offered at $335,000
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April 2026 Local Housing Market Statistics
ASHEVILLE CITY
Closed Sales: 161 ( + 3.9%)
Pending Sales: 202 ( + 33.8%)
Average List Price: $848,358 ( + 4.3%)
Average Sales Price: $674,950 ( + 6.4%)
Inventory of Homes for Sale: 783 ( + 8.4%)
Cumulative Days on Market Until Sale: 80 days ( + 63.3%)
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Closed Sales: 306 ( + 9.7%)
Pending Sales: 357 ( + [...]
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📊 December 2025 Market Snapshot | Year-Over-Year Comparison
Here’s a quick look at how our local real estate market performed compared to December 2024:
City of Asheville
• Average Sales Price: $575,223 (⬇️ 4.0%)
• Closed Sales: 144 (⬆️ 9.1%)
• Days on Market: 63 (⬆️ 10.5%)
• Average List Price: $809,245 (⬆️ 11.2%)
• Pending Sales: 96 (⬇️ [...]
According to the National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, today’s consumers consistently rank one factor above all others when choosing a real estate professional: effectiveness. In an increasingly complex market, buyers and sellers are looking [...]
At Preferred Properties of Asheville, we’re keeping a close eye on the market so you don’t have to.
Here’s a quick look at the October 2025 housing market statistics:
📈 Percentage change is year-over-year from 2024.
📍 City of Asheville
Average Sales Price: $572,007 ⬇️ 8.3%
Average List Price: $755,481 ⬆️ 15.2%
Closed Sales: 192 ⬆️ [...]
Congratulations to our October 2025 Peak Performers!
We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our top agents this month:
Top Producer – Grady Bradshaw, 828-455-9630
Top Listing Agent – Sandy Lindsey, 828-230-5816
Top Buyer Agent – Ann Clark, 828-712-0033
Your dedication and excellence continue to set the bar high!
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Definition:
The value of a home is the amount a property is actually worth in the current market. This value is determined based on several factors, such as:
Comparable Sales (Comps): The sale prices of similar homes nearby that were recently sold.
Location: How desirable the home’s neighborhood is, its proximity to schools, work, public transportation, and amenities like parks or shopping [...]
At Preferred Properties of Asheville, we’re keeping a close eye on the market so you don’t have to. Here’s a quick look at the August housing market statistics:
City of Asheville
Average Sales Price: $717,661
Average List Price: $717,730
Closed Sales: 150
Pending Sales: 173
Days on Market (until sale): 73
Inventory of Homes for Sale: 899
Buncombe County
Average Sales Price: $644,648
Average List Price: $689,267
Closed Sales: 287
Pending Sales: 314
Days on Market (until sale): 67
Inventory of Homes for Sale: 1,684
Asheville Region
(Includes Buncombe, Burke, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties)
Average Sales Price: $561,656
Average List Price: $620,117
Closed Sales: 885
Pending Sales: 1,005
Days on Market (until sale): 63
Inventory of Homes for Sale: 4,999
What it means: Inventory is up across the board, giving buyers more options. Prices have softened slightly in Asheville and Buncombe, but remain steady in the broader region. Sellers should be prepared for longer days on market, while buyers may find more negotiating power.
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