Henderson County property record for 157 Birchbark Dr, Mills River, NC 28759
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,233 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $453,500 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,534 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9642405457 |
| Primary APN | 9642405457 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,233 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,902 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,331 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,902 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,902 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 896 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 1005623 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 BIRCHBARK DR |
| City | MILLS RIVER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28759-4100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1005623~MR |
| Legal Description | HOLLABROOK FARM SD LO44 PHI PL2006-6265C |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLABROOK FARM |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5457 |
| Jurisdiction | HENDERSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLS RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 930701 |
157 Birchbark Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Henderson County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 BIRCHBARK DR, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759-4100 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013788261 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1541 / 424 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Birchbark Dr was $3,534.
Source: Henderson County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson County |
| Municipality | Mills River Town |
| Unified School District | Henderson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $820,000 Land $105,000 Building $715,000 | ||
| 2025 | $3,534.00 | ||
| 2023 | $820,000 Land $105,000 Building $715,000 | $820,000 Land $105,000 Building $715,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Birchbark Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 157 Birchbark Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ASHEVILLE serves 157,431 people · EPA ID NC0111010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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