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$427,413$207 / 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 83How 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

245 FORGE CREST DR

MILLS RIVER, NC 28759
2.5
Baths
2,064 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.
2.09 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$427K
$354K low$501K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,181 (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.$551,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$460,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$551,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$551,000

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.Rustic
CountyHENDERSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.09
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 400 ft²Shed · 78 ft²Porch · 592 ft²

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.

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 · 3.2 mi
H
West Henderson High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi
M
Rugby Middle SchoolB+
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

245 Forge Crest Dr 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 less per square foot than 74% of homes in Mills River 28759
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Henderson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Henderson County
  • Newer than 83% 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
$172K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 36% 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$427,413
CheaperTypical $507,317Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area2,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,911 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size2.09 ac
SmallerTypical 0.89 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 245 Forge Crest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMills River 28759Henderson County
Estimated valuepricier than$427,41336% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20726% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than2,064 ft²57% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.09 ac78% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than200876% of homes83% of homes

About 245 Forge Crest Dr

How much is 245 Forge Crest Dr, Mills River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 245 Forge Crest Dr, Mills River, NC is $427,413 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $353,772 to $501,054. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 245 Forge Crest Dr, Mills River, NC last sell?

245 Forge Crest Dr, Mills River, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 245 Forge Crest Dr, Mills River, NC?

245 Forge Crest Dr, Mills River, NC has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,064 square feet of living space and a 2.09-acre lot.

When was 245 Forge Crest Dr, Mills River, NC built?

245 Forge Crest Dr, Mills River, NC was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 245 Forge Crest Dr, Mills River, NC?

245 Forge Crest Dr, 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 245 Forge Crest Dr, 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 36% of them ($427,413 against a typical $507,317), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($207 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 57% of them (2,064 ft² against a typical 1,911 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (2.09 ac against a typical 0.89 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (2008 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Henderson County, it is worth more than 51% 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 245 Forge Crest Dr, Mills River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Forge Crest Dr, Mills River, NC was $2,181. The county assessed it at $551,000.

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