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Off Market Jan 2025 for $260K

$298,004

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,030/mo

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1,257

sq ft

1251 Howards Creek Mill Rd, Vale, NC 28168

About this home

Experience modern farmhouse charm in this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home situated on nearly an acre in a picturesque country setting. Surrounded by mature trees, this home features a fenced yard and beautiful weathered wood engineered plank flooring throughout. The spacious kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and numerous upgrades completed in 2018, ensuring both style and functionality. Outside, a large garage building provides ample storage or workspace, while a goat pen adds to the property's versatility. With its blend of rustic charm and modern amenities, this home offers a tranquil retreat with endless possibilities. Covered country front porch adds to the charm of this home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

0.99 acresLot Size

$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Debbie Pope • Century 21 Town & Country Rlty

Contact: debrapope.realtor@gmail.com

Bought with Pressly Ramey • Premier South

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4199552

Redfin Estimate

$298,004

$38K since sold in January 2025$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 10.6% higher than the average sale price ($270K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$300,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,283 sq ft
3817 Spike Ln, Vale, NC 28168
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$260,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,564 sq ft
681 Tower Rd, Vale, NC 28168
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$225,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,436 sq ft
6805 Lackey Rd, Vale, NC 28168
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$270,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,197 sq ft
3802 Babe Ln, Vale, NC 28168
SOLD FEB 9, 2026
$255,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,227 sq ft
1643 Flag Ln, Vale, NC 28168
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$307,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,156 sq ft
2947 Heavners Farm Ct, Lincolnton, NC 28092

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Market trends in 28168, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.2%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$287K

$47K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

23 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 22 HRS AGO
$219,900
3 beds2.5 baths2,378 sq ft
7090 Jake Seagle Rd, Vale, NC 28168
$425,000
3 beds2 baths1,868 sq ft
5712 Hoover Elmore Rd, Vale, NC 28168
VIDEO TOUR
$4,200,000
6 beds6 baths6,206 sq ft
4013 NC Hwy 18 Hwy, Vale, NC 28168
3D WALKTHROUGH
$249,900
2 beds2 baths1,064 sq ft
2613 Lynn Mountain Rd, Vale, NC 28168
$229,000
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
1633 N Brook 3 School Rd, Vale, NC 28168
$279,000
2 beds2 baths1,831 sq ft
6714 W NC 10 Hwy, Vale, NC 28168
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Sale history for 1251 Howards Creek Mill Rd

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4199552

Jan 24, 2025

Sold

$260,000

$207/sq ft

Dec 18, 2024

Contingent

—

Dec 4, 2024

Price Changed

$289,500

$230/sq ft

Nov 21, 2024

Listed

$309,500

$246/sq ft

Nov 15, 2024

Coming Soon

$309,500

$246/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 30, 2018

Sold

$146,000

$116/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3411405

Aug 29, 2018

Sold

$145,900

$116/sq ft

Aug 5, 2018

Contingent

—

Jul 29, 2018

Price Changed

$146,900

$117/sq ft

Jul 23, 2018

Price Changed

$155,000

$123/sq ft

Jul 9, 2018

Listed

$164,900

$131/sq ft

+15

3 Bedroom 2 Bath fully renovated Modern Farmhouse style nestled on almost an acre in the country. Beautiful lot full of mature oak trees. You will fall in love with the charm this board and batten home has to offer. From its weathered wood engineered-plank flooring throughout to gorgeous reclaimed barn slider doors, this home is right off the pages of a magazine. Its amazing fit and finish is to perfection. Custom cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances including a large double door refrigerator awaits you in eat in kitchen. Laundry room and a bath is conveniently right off your office/den. Gorgeous upgraded finishes fill this home throughout. Beautiful country front porch awaits your rocking chair. Complete new exterior renovation that includes new heat pump, well, roof, gutters and windows. This is a must see home that will not last long! Pack your bags an move right in.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,174

$32,860 + $155,205

$188,065

2024

$1,174 (−8.9%)

$32,860 + $155,205

$188,065

2023

$1,289 (+41.4%)

$32,860 + $155,205

$188,065

2022

$911

$21,916 + $85,118

$107,034

2021

$911 (+17.6%)

$21,916 + $85,118

$107,034

2020

$775

$21,916 + $85,118

$107,034

2019

$775 (+49.6%)

$21,916 + $85,118

$107,034

2018

$518

$17,675 + $52,710

$70,385

2017

$518 (+5.1%)

$17,675 + $52,710

$70,385

2016

$493

$17,675 + $52,710

$70,385

2015

$493 (−0.1%)

$17,675 + $52,710

$70,385

2014

$494

$18,670 + $53,187

$71,857

2013

$494

$18,670 + $53,187

$71,857

2012

$494 (+2.2%)

$18,670 + $53,187

$71,857

2011

$484

$18,670 + $53,187

$71,857

Tax history for 1251 Howards Creek Mill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,174

$32,860 + $155,205

$188,065

2024

$1,174 (−8.9%)

$32,860 + $155,205

$188,065

2023

$1,289 (+41.4%)

$32,860 + $155,205

$188,065

2022

$911

$21,916 + $85,118

$107,034

2021

$911 (+17.6%)

$21,916 + $85,118

$107,034

2020

$775

$21,916 + $85,118

$107,034

2019

$775 (+49.6%)

$21,916 + $85,118

$107,034

2018

$518

$17,675 + $52,710

$70,385

2017

$518 (+5.1%)

$17,675 + $52,710

$70,385

2016

$493

$17,675 + $52,710

$70,385

2015

$493 (−0.1%)

$17,675 + $52,710

$70,385

2014

$494

$18,670 + $53,187

$71,857

2013

$494

$18,670 + $53,187

$71,857

2012

$494 (+2.2%)

$18,670 + $53,187

$71,857

2011

$484

$18,670 + $53,187

$71,857

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.97 Acres

Year renovated

1963

Sq. Ft.

1,008

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lincoln County

APN

13321

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

R-SF

Residential Single Family District

Established to provide for traditional single-family subdivisions and/or maintain areas in the County for traditional single-family residential uses, such areas, in general, do not presently contain mobile or manufactured homes, duplexes or multi-family dwelling developments. Since manufactured homes and other types of residential dwelling units are accommodated in many of the other residential districts, certain areas of the County can be set aside exclusively for single-family purposes. Unlike the R-S district where public utilities are currently in place or expected to be in the near future, the provision of public utilities is not a factor in the location of the R-SF district. Thus, the R-SF district may be applied to areas which have received both suburban and more rural types of development in the past.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational / school
Communications tower

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 616
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage
Other Parking: gravel drive allows for several spaces to park. Garage building in back offers single entry with lots of extra room
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage

Interior

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

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

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Bathroom

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump

Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop
Flooring: Laminate

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl

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

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Zoning Specification: R-SF

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.99
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed

Location

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Union
Middle Or Junior High School: West Lincoln
High School: West Lincoln

Location Information
Directions: From downtown Lincolnton go west on main, TR on Grove, which changes to Reepsville Rd, follow Reepsville Rd to left on Howards Creek Mill, house is on right.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Lincoln County
APN: 13321

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1257
Living Area: 1257
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,257
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1257
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Union Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

West Lincoln Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

4/10

West Lincoln High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

5/10

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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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

3/10 Wind Factor

6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Vale, NC • 28168

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$284,000 – $343,000

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Home values near 1251 Howards Creek Mill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1246 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$152,890
1226 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$246,325

Address	Redfin Estimate
1213 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2475 Sq. Ft.	$374,922
1237 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$267,164

Address	Redfin Estimate
1206 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1465 Sq. Ft.	$315,629
1267 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1189 Sq. Ft.	—

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