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$811,490$282 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $318,000 on Dec 28, 2005

161 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD

MILLS RIVER, NC 28759
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,881 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.
1.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
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

$811K
$746K low$877K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$318,000 · Dec 28, 2005
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$811,490
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$649,192

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,797 (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.$589,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$589,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$589,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.14
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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 · 516 ft²Patio · 516 ft²Porch · 530 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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

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 SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.5 mi
M
Valley Springs Middle SchoolA
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

161 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 85% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% 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
$165K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 80% 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$811,490
CheaperTypical $508,921Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$282
CheaperTypical $256Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area2,881 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,899 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size1.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.89 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 161 Chestnut Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMills River 28759Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$811,49080% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28262% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than2,881 ft²80% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.14 ac62% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than198836% of homes52% of homes

About 161 Chestnut Ridge Rd

How much is 161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC is $811,490 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $746,015 to $876,965. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC last sell?

161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC last sold on Dec 28, 2005 for $318,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC?

161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,881 square feet of living space and a 1.14-acre lot.

When was 161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC built?

161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC?

161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC is assigned to Avery's Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Valley Springs Middle School (middle), rated A; 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 161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC compare to other homes in Mills River 28759?

Among the 3,815 homes in Mills River 28759, it is worth more than 80% of them ($811,490 against a typical $508,921), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($282 against a typical $256), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,881 ft² against a typical 1,899 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (1.14 ac against a typical 0.89 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1988 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 85% 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 161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC was $3,797. The county assessed it at $589,100.

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