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$489,517$388 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

53 SAWMILL RD

MILLS RIVER, NC 28759
1
Baths
1,263 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.
1.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$490K
$408K low$571K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$840 (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.$195,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$134,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$195,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$195,000

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.1.03
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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 · 42 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 · 2.1 mi
H
West Henderson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi
M
Rugby Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 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

53 Sawmill 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 92% of homes in Henderson County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Mills River 28759
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Henderson County
  • Older than 68% 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.

This home
$208K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 44% 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$489,517
CheaperTypical $525,286Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$388
CheaperTypical $267Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,263 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,894 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1.03 ac
SmallerTypical 0.88 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 53 Sawmill Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMills River 28759Henderson County
Estimated valuepricier than$489,51744% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38887% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,263 ft²13% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.03 ac59% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than198632% of homes45% of homes

About 53 Sawmill Rd

How much is 53 Sawmill Rd, Mills River, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Sawmill Rd, Mills River, NC is $489,517 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $408,177 to $570,857. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Sawmill Rd, Mills River, NC last sell?

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

How big is 53 Sawmill Rd, Mills River, NC?

53 Sawmill Rd, Mills River, NC has 1 bathrooms, 1,263 square feet of living space and a 1.03-acre lot.

When was 53 Sawmill Rd, Mills River, NC built?

53 Sawmill Rd, Mills River, NC was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Sawmill Rd, Mills River, NC?

53 Sawmill Rd, Mills River, NC is assigned to Mills River 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 53 Sawmill 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 44% of them ($489,517 against a typical $525,286), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($388 against a typical $267), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,263 ft² against a typical 1,894 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (1.03 ac against a typical 0.88 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1986 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Henderson County, it is worth more than 62% 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 53 Sawmill Rd, Mills River, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Sawmill Rd, Mills River, NC was $840. The county assessed it at $195,000.

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