Anthracite is a hard, compact variety of coal that has a submetallic luster. It has the highest carbon content, the fewest impurities, and the highest calorific content of all types of coal except for graphite. Anthracite is the most metamorphosed type of coal (but still represents low-grade metamorphism), in which the carbon content is between 92% and 98%.
Average home prices in Buncombe hit record high. Average and median asking prices of houses for sale set record highs. 10 CONNECTTWEETCOMMENTEMAILMORE. ASHEVILLE â Average and median asking prices of all Buncombe County residences on the market hit record highs during the first quarter of 2015. The average asking price for homes hit $532,001, as of March 31, according to data compiled by Don Davies, founder of Asheville-based Realsearch, a company that analyzes real-estate trends.
When he told me the average cost per square foot to build such a house in the area (or just about anywhere, he said) ran between $250 (low end) and $400 a square foot I nearly fainted.eputation: 21. No way it would cost $400 unless there is some type of difficulty building on your lot. I am planning on building a home in Asheville soon and it looks like an average home is about $150 sqft and higher ends around $200.