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$404,714$250 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

181 S MILLS RIVER RD

MILLS RIVER, NC 28759
2
Baths
1,620 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.
0.91 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$405K
$345K low$464K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,239 (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.$287,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$229,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$287,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$287,400

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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.91
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 228 ft²Patio · 252 ft²

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

E
Mills River Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
H
West Henderson High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
M
Rugby Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi

District: Henderson 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

181 S Mills River 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 less than 72% of homes in Mills River 28759
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Mills River 28759

What homes are worth in Mills River 28759

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

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$204K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 28% 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$404,714
CheaperTypical $527,367Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$250
CheaperTypical $266Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,906 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.91 ac
SmallerTypical 0.87 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 181 S Mills River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMills River 28759Henderson County
Estimated valuepricier than$404,71428% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25041% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,620 ft²31% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.91 ac52% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than199344% of homes54% of homes

About 181 S Mills River Rd

How much is 181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC is $404,714 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $345,231 to $464,197. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC last sell?

181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC?

181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC has 2 bathrooms, 1,620 square feet of living space and a 0.91-acre lot.

When was 181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC built?

181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC?

181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC is assigned to Mills River Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Henderson High School (high), rated A-; Rugby Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Henderson County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC compare to other homes in Mills River 28759?

Among the 3,817 homes in Mills River 28759, it is worth more than 28% of them ($404,714 against a typical $527,367), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($250 against a typical $266), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,620 ft² against a typical 1,906 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.91 ac against a typical 0.87 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1993 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Henderson County, it is worth more than 45% 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 181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 181 S Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC was $1,239. The county assessed it at $287,400.

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