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$600,965$275 / 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 88How 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 $45,000 on Feb 3, 2006

32 LAUREL DR

MILLS RIVER, NC 28759
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,189 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.
2007
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

$601K
$530K low$672K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Feb 3, 2006
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.$139,265
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$111,412
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.77%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$331,700
ASHEVILLE SAVINGS BANK · recorded Jan 13, 2012
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$130,000
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,618 (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.$406,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$406,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$406,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.91
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 · 540 ft²Patio · 1,080 ft²Porch · 192 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 · 3.0 mi
M
Valley Springs Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.5 mi
H
T.C. Roberson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 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.Owner occupied
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

32 Laurel 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.

  • Worth more than 70% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Newer than 81% 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
$180K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 62% 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$600,965
CheaperTypical $508,921Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$275
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area2,189 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,894 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.91 ac
SmallerTypical 0.89 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 32 Laurel Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMills River 28759Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$600,96562% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27559% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,189 ft²63% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.91 ac52% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than200774% of homes81% of homes

About 32 Laurel Dr

How much is 32 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 32 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC is $600,965 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $529,509 to $672,421. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 32 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC last sell?

32 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC last sold on Feb 3, 2006 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 32 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC?

32 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,189 square feet of living space and a 0.91-acre lot.

When was 32 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC built?

32 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 32 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC?

32 Laurel Dr, 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 32 Laurel 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 62% of them ($600,965 against a typical $508,921), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($275 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 63% of them (2,189 ft² against a typical 1,894 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.91 ac against a typical 0.89 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2007 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 70% 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 32 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 32 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC was $2,618. The county assessed it at $406,100.

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