159 McDowell Rd, Mills River, NC 28759 Property Records

Henderson County property record for 159 McDowell Rd, Mills River, NC 28759 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2018
Square Footage2,764 sqft Heated Area
Lot Size51,836 sqft (1.19 acres)
Garage627 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$660,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$3,041.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN9632164605
Alternative APN
  • 10001012

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Building Area2,764 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor1,812 sqft 1st Floor
Upper Floors983 sqft Upper Floors
Basement Area1,468 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement1,468 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2018
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Lot Area51,836 sqft (1.19 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area627 sqft Garage
Patio Area396 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Account Number10001012
Street Address159 MCDOWELL RD
CityMILLS RIVER
StateNC
Zip28759-2545
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMILL KNOB VILLAGE 1.26 AC LO3 PL2017-10507
Legal SubdivisionMILL KNOB VILLAGE
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number4605
JurisdictionHENDERSON NC
Minor Civil DivisionMILLS RIVER
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3022
Census Tract930701

Owner

Source: Henderson County records · APN 9632164605

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address159 MCDOWELL RD, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759-2545
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 19, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST HERITAGE MORTGAGE LLC
Sep 09, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
FIRST HERITAGE MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 08, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 08, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 14, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2021955178
Deed Book / Page3726 / 65
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHENDERSON NC
Property Address159 MCDOWELL RD, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759-2545
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0035820224
DateOct 19, 2020
Book Page3582/224
Instrument936050
Lender
NameFIRST HERITAGE MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFAIRFAX, VA 22030
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2050

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHENDERSON NC
Property Address159 MCDOWELL RD, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759-2545
Document Number0033860129
Instrument DateSep 09, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 08, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address159 MCDOWELL RD MILLS RIVER NC 287592545, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759-2545

Mortgage

Document Number0033860129
DateSep 13, 2019
Book Page003386/000129
Instrument910888
Lender
NameFIRST HERITAGE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFAIRFAX, VA 22030
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 12, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Henderson County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson County
MunicipalityMills River Town
Unified School DistrictHenderson County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$705,600 (-) Land $63,800 Building $641,800
2025$3,041.00
2023$705,600 Land $63,800 Building $641,800$705,600 Land $63,800 Building $641,800

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Henderson County (37089C), updated October 12, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 49% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 1,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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