285 Fire Tower Rd is a 1,358 square foot house on a 0.87 acre lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 02, 2006 for $58,000. Based on Redfin's Ellerbe data, we estimate the home's value is $166,923.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$166,923
$109K since sold in August 2006$10K since August
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Market trends in 28338, NC
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
96.4%
0.8% MoM
Median sale price
$295K
$60K MoM
Avg. days on market
127d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
5
2 MoM
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Sale history for 285 Fire Tower Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Aug 2, 2006
Sold
$58,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,032 (−2.1%)
$13,050 + $96,764
$109,814
2024
$1,054 (+28.8%)
$13,050 + $96,764
$109,814
2023
$818
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2022
$818 (+0.5%)
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2021
$814 (+0.5%)
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2020
$810 (+3.2%)
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2019
$785
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2018
$785 (+4.3%)
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2016
$752 (+9.7%)
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2015
$686
$6,334 + $55,808
$62,142
Tax history for 285 Fire Tower Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,032 (−2.1%)
$13,050 + $96,764
$109,814
2024
$1,054 (+28.8%)
$13,050 + $96,764
$109,814
2023
$818
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2022
$818 (+0.5%)
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2021
$814 (+0.5%)
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2020
$810 (+3.2%)
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2019
$785
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2018
$785 (+4.3%)
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2016
$752 (+9.7%)
$6,525 + $64,907
$71,432
2015
$686
$6,334 + $55,808
$62,142
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-R
Rural Residential District
This district is established primarily for the protection of the Countys residential growth areas from incompatible land uses. This district characterized as being within the public water (and/or sewer) service area or proposed service area. This district is also located close to major arterial transportation corridors or proposed corridors. The primary use in this area is residential, but some farming activity can be observed. Certain non-residential uses are allowed, either as a matter of right or on a special use basis. Individual manufactured homes, as defined in this ordinance, are permitted in this district because area they are traditionally and customarily associated with rural development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Fire house
Police station
Post office
Veterinary clinic
Cemetery
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ESTHER HILL LAND TR 3
Living Sq. Ft: 1,358
# of Stories: 1.2
Legal Description: PT AC & DWELL TR 3 SLIDE FIRE TOWER RD 285
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Frame Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 37,897
Municipality Name: MINERAL SPRINGS
Acres: 0.87
Zoning Code: R-R
County Use Description: SNG FAML
Utility Information
Utility Type: Public Water
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,358
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Richmond County
APN: 747800936580
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mineral Springs Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Ellerbe Junior High
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Richmond Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
2/10
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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
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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