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27 SHEP DR

MILLS RIVER, NC 28759
1
Baths
1,028 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.
7.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,094 (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.$253,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$133,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$253,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$253,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.51
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
31
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
78
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
51
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.89
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 66 ft²Porch · 25 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 · 1.6 mi
H
West Henderson High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi
M
Rugby Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 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

27 Shep 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.

  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Mills River 28759
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Henderson County
  • Older than 96% 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 area1,028 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,906 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size7.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.89 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 27 Shep Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMills River 28759Henderson County
Living areabigger than1,028 ft²6% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.89 ac94% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than19354% of homes5% of homes

About 27 Shep Dr

When did 27 Shep Dr, Mills River, NC last sell?

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

How big is 27 Shep Dr, Mills River, NC?

27 Shep Dr, Mills River, NC has 1 bathrooms, 1,028 square feet of living space and a 7.89-acre lot.

When was 27 Shep Dr, Mills River, NC built?

27 Shep Dr, Mills River, NC was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 27 Shep Dr, Mills River, NC?

27 Shep 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 27 Shep Dr, Mills River, NC compare to other homes in Mills River 28759?

Among the 3,816 homes in Mills River 28759, it is bigger than 6% of them (1,028 ft² against a typical 1,906 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (7.89 ac against a typical 0.89 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1935 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 27 Shep Dr, Mills River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 27 Shep Dr, Mills River, NC was $1,094. The county assessed it at $253,800.

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