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$496,765$341 / 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 89How 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

196 MCDOWELL RD

MILLS RIVER, NC 28759
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,456 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.
1.36 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

$497K
$444K low$549K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,280 (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.$322,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$255,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$296,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$322,400

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.1.36
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 192 ft²Porch · 312 ft²

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

E
Glenn C Marlow Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.6 mi
H
West Henderson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi
M
Rugby Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 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

196 Mcdowell 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Henderson County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Mills River 28759
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Henderson 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
$210K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 45% 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$496,765
CheaperTypical $527,105Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$341
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,899 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size1.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.88 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 196 Mcdowell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMills River 28759Henderson County
Estimated valuepricier than$496,76545% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34178% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²23% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.36 ac67% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than199345% of homes54% of homes

About 196 Mcdowell Rd

How much is 196 Mcdowell Rd, Mills River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Mcdowell Rd, Mills River, NC is $496,765 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $444,260 to $549,270. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Mcdowell Rd, Mills River, NC last sell?

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

How big is 196 Mcdowell Rd, Mills River, NC?

196 Mcdowell Rd, Mills River, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,456 square feet of living space and a 1.36-acre lot.

When was 196 Mcdowell Rd, Mills River, NC built?

196 Mcdowell 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 196 Mcdowell Rd, Mills River, NC?

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

How does 196 Mcdowell 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 45% of them ($496,765 against a typical $527,105), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($341 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,899 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (1.36 ac against a typical 0.88 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1993 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Henderson County, it is worth more than 64% 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 196 Mcdowell Rd, Mills River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Mcdowell Rd, Mills River, NC was $1,280. The county assessed it at $322,400.

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