Henderson County property record for 172 Birchbark Dr, Mills River, NC 28759
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,159 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $685,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,461 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9642404304 |
| Primary APN | 9642404304 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,159 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,439 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 221 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 265 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 1005640 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 BIRCHBARK DR |
| City | MILLS RIVER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28759-4100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1005640~MR |
| Legal Description | HOLLABROOK FARM SD LO61 PHI PL2006-6265C |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLABROOK FARM |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4304 |
| Jurisdiction | HENDERSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLS RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 930701 |
172 Birchbark Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Henderson County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 BIRCHBARK DR, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759-4100 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251036521 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4334 / 244 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Birchbark Dr was $2,461.
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 | $556,500 Land $105,000 Building $451,500 | ||
| 2025 | $2,461.00 | ||
| 2023 | $571,200 Land $105,000 Building $466,200 | $556,500 Land $105,000 Building $451,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 172 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 172 Birchbark Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyrunner Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum.
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