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Off market aug 2016 for $279K

$542,421

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,890/mo

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2,055

sq ft

161 Mills Rd, Asheville, NC 28805

About this home

Looking for privacy and the opportunity to enjoy all the seasons in the mountains? Then this home is for you! Relax on the front deck while surrounding yourself with privacy of Summer, then sit by the fireplace while enjoying beautiful Winter mountain views. This 3BR/2.5BA home is perfect for a vacation home or full time residence. Hardwood floors, modern kitchen and baths, fresh paint, new carpet, new well pump in 2014, and LIVING ROOM WINDOWS TO BE REPLACED. 15 minutes to Downtown Asheville!

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

1.55 acresLot Size

$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Bonnie Gilbert • Trillium Properties of Asheville Inc

Listed by Jeanette Syprzak • Trillium Properties of Asheville Inc

Contact: bonnie@trilliumproperties.net

Bought with Eva Hartman • Town and Mountain Realty

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3193133

Redfin Estimate

$542,421

$263K since sold in August 2016$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 20.2% lower than the average sale price ($680K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$625,000
A
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SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$560,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,054 sq ft
102 Charles Ridge Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$584,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,788 sq ft
212 Blue Ridge Vis, Asheville, NC 28805
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$805,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,264 sq ft
291 Webb Cove Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$510,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths3,058 sq ft
35 Mckinney Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$995,200
F
3 beds3 baths2,763 sq ft
144 Sondley Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28805

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Market trends in 28805, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.9%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$478K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

61d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

11 MoM

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Sale history for 161 Mills Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,448 (+4.2%)

$53,000 + $290,500

$343,500

2024

$2,348 (+3.0%)

$53,000 + $290,500

$343,500

2023

$2,281 (+6.0%)

$53,000 + $290,500

$343,500

2022

$2,152 (+2.8%)

$53,000 + $290,500

$343,500

2021

$2,093 (+3.3%)

$53,000 + $286,500

$339,500

2020

$2,026

$53,000 + $277,100

$330,100

2019

$2,026 (+13.7%)

$49,400 + $251,200

$300,600

2018

$1,782

$49,400 + $225,100

$274,500

2017

$1,782 (+42.1%)

$49,400 + $225,100

$274,500

2016

$1,254

$49,400 + $225,100

$274,500

2015

$1,254

$43,000 + $132,700

$175,700

2014

$1,254

$43,000 + $132,700

$175,700

Tax history for 161 Mills Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,448 (+4.2%)

$53,000 + $290,500

$343,500

2024

$2,348 (+3.0%)

$53,000 + $290,500

$343,500

2023

$2,281 (+6.0%)

$53,000 + $290,500

$343,500

2022

$2,152 (+2.8%)

$53,000 + $290,500

$343,500

2021

$2,093 (+3.3%)

$53,000 + $286,500

$339,500

2020

$2,026

$53,000 + $277,100

$330,100

2019

$2,026 (+13.7%)

$49,400 + $251,200

$300,600

2018

$1,782

$49,400 + $225,100

$274,500

2017

$1,782 (+42.1%)

$49,400 + $225,100

$274,500

2016

$1,254

$49,400 + $225,100

$274,500

2015

$1,254

$43,000 + $132,700

$175,700

2014

$1,254

$43,000 + $132,700

$175,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.55 Acres

Year renovated

1976

Sq. Ft.

2,421

Year built

1976

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Buncombe County

APN

976055615600000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.

R-1

Residential District

The R-1 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for single-family and two-family residential development and supporting recreational, community service, and educational uses in areas where public water and sewer services are available or will likely be provided in the future. This district is further intended to protect existing subdivisions from encroachment of incompatible land uses, and this district does not allow manufactured home parks.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mixed use building
Recreation

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Basement, Garage, Parking Space(s)
Other Parking: (Parking Spaces: 3+)
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Has Open Parking

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Basement: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Main Level

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement, Basement Garage Door, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Electric
Cooling Information: None
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 671
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 671

Interior Features
Room Count: 9
Interior Features: Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Stone, Stone Veneer, Wood
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch

Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Specification: R-1

Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.55
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.55
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed

Location

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified

Location Information
Directions: GPS does not always work! From Downtown Asheville: I-240 east, take exit 7, East on Hwy 70, Left on Riceville Rd, travel 3.5 miles to left on Parker Rd, travel .6 mile to left on Mill Rd (AKA Mills Rd), stay on Mills Rd (look for directional signs), turn left at the sign that reads "Roberts Private Rd", this is the driveway, go to the end.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,421
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Buncombe County
APN: 976055615600000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2055
Living Area: 2055
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,395
Below Grade Finished Area: 660
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1395
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Building Area Total: 2055
Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
Levels: One

Team Information
List Office AOR: Land of The Sky Association of Realtors

Around this home

Schools

Charles C Bell Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi

5/10

A C Reynolds Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi

8/10

A C Reynolds High

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 97° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Asheville, NC • 28805

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 5.1 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

8.7 hrs

5.1 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$516,000 – $624,000

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Home values near 161 Mills Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
135 Mill Rd, Asheville, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3092 Sq. Ft.	$703,251
131 Mill Rd, Asheville, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1897 Sq. Ft.	$514,459

Address	Redfin Estimate
120 Mill Rd, Asheville, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2204 Sq. Ft.	$604,509
111 Mill Rd, Asheville, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2048 Sq. Ft.	$462,392

Address	Redfin Estimate
118 Mill Rd, Asheville, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1548 Sq. Ft.	$396,271
135 Mill Rd, Asheville, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4110 Sq. Ft.	$701,013

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