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$687,330$252 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $37,500 on Dec 9, 1987

157 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD

MILLS RIVER, NC 28759
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,725 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$687K
$605K low$770K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,500 · Dec 9, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,092 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$479,600 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$479,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$479,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 95 ft²Patio · 95 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Avery's Creek Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.6 mi
M
Valley Springs Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.0 mi
H
T.C. Roberson High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28759These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.103

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,000
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.288 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,138
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,537
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

157 Chestnut Ridge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 79% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Mills River 28759

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$215K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Mills River 28759.

How it measures up in Mills River 28759

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mills River 28759.

Estimated value$687,330
CheaperTypical $528,862Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$252
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area2,725 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,904 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.88 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 157 Chestnut Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMills River 28759Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$687,33068% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25243% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than2,725 ft²77% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 ac61% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than199039% of homes55% of homes

About 157 Chestnut Ridge Rd

How much is 157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC is $687,330 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $604,968 to $769,692. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC last sell?

157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC last sold on Dec 9, 1987 for $37,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC?

157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,725 square feet of living space and a 1.10-acre lot.

When was 157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC built?

157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC?

157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC is assigned to Avery's Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Valley Springs Middle School (middle), rated B+; T.C. Roberson High School (high), rated B. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC compare to other homes in Mills River 28759?

Among the 3,816 homes in Mills River 28759, it is worth more than 68% of them ($687,330 against a typical $528,862), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($252 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,725 ft² against a typical 1,904 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (1.1 ac against a typical 0.88 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1990 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 79% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC was $3,092. The county assessed it at $479,600.

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