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Last sold for $1,555,000 on Jun 2, 2026

16 SCHOOL HOUSE RD

MILLS RIVER, NC 28759
2.5
Baths
3,805 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.
8.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,555,000 · Jun 2, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,706 (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.$627,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$531,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$627,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$627,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyHENDERSON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

16 School House 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Henderson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Henderson County
  • Older than 87% 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.

Living area3,805 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,906 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size8.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.87 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 16 School House Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMills River 28759Henderson County
Living areabigger than3,805 ft²93% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.28 ac94% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than196513% of homes20% of homes

About 16 School House Rd

When did 16 School House Rd, Mills River, NC last sell?

16 School House Rd, Mills River, NC last sold on Jun 2, 2026 for $1,555,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 School House Rd, Mills River, NC?

16 School House Rd, Mills River, NC has 2.5 bathrooms, 3,805 square feet of living space and a 8.28-acre lot.

When was 16 School House Rd, Mills River, NC built?

16 School House Rd, Mills River, NC was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 16 School House Rd, Mills River, NC compare to other homes in Mills River 28759?

Among the 3,817 homes in Mills River 28759, it is bigger than 93% of them (3,805 ft² against a typical 1,906 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (8.28 ac against a typical 0.87 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1965 against a typical 1996). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16 School House Rd, Mills River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 School House Rd, Mills River, NC was $2,706. The county assessed it at $627,800.

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