Henderson County property record for 179 McDowell Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,704 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1.22 acres (53,143 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,046 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9632160950 |
| Primary APN | 9632160950 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,704 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 53,143 sqft (1.22 acres) |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 1005905 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 179 MCDOWELL RD |
| City | MILLS RIVER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28759-2545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1005905~MR |
| Legal Description | SR1349 ON MCDOWELL RD PL2004-5235 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF MILLS RIVER |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 950 |
| Jurisdiction | HENDERSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLS RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 930701 |
Source: Henderson County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 MCDOWELL RD, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759-2545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENDERSON NC |
| Property Address | 179 MCDOWELL RD, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759-2545 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0034610094 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3461/94 |
| Instrument | 921120 |
| Name | HOMETRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28802 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
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 | $473,500 (-0.29%) Land $64,400 Building $409,100 | ||
| 2025 | $2,046.00 | ||
| 2023 | $474,900 Land $65,800 Building $409,100 | $473,500 Land $64,400 Building $409,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 65% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | HIGH VISTA ESTATES private · serves 775 people · EPA ID NC0145140 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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