Google street view image for 968 Howards Creek Mill Rd, Vale, NC 28168

Off market

$356,431

•

3 ba

•

2,129

sq ft

968 Howards Creek Mill Rd, Vale, NC 28168

About this home

968 Howards Creek Mill Rd is a 2,129 square foot house on a 1.32 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Vale data, we estimate the home's value is $356,431.

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

1.32 acresLot Size

$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$356,431

$29K since September

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Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 0.1% lower than the average sale price ($357K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$332,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,964 sq ft
7392 Reeps Grove Church Rd, Vale, NC 28168
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$479,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,862 sq ft
2676 Gold Rush Dr, Lincolnton, NC 28092
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$362,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,885 sq ft
6581 Sain Milling Rd, Vale, NC 28168
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$348,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths3,277 sq ft
1426 Alf Hoover Rd, Vale, NC 28168
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$360,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,056 sq ft
2064 Colorado Ct, Lincolnton, NC 28092
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$260,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,564 sq ft
681 Tower Rd, Vale, NC 28168

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Market trends in 28168, NC

Last updated September 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

$260,000
3 beds2 baths1,769 sq ft
2120 Peeler Rd, Vale, NC 28168
$329,900
3 beds2 baths1,981 sq ft
1691 Cat Square Rd, Vale, NC 28168
3D WALKTHROUGH
$499,000
3 beds3 baths2,886 sq ft
8472 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC 28168
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Sale history for 968 Howards Creek Mill Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,088

$30,085 + $304,520

$334,605

2025

$2,088

$30,085 + $304,520

$334,605

2024

$2,088 (−5.2%)

$30,085 + $304,520

$334,605

2023

$2,203 (+33.1%)

$30,085 + $304,520

$334,605

2022

$1,655

$23,516 + $183,536

$207,052

2021

$1,655 (+10.4%)

$23,516 + $183,536

$207,052

2020

$1,499

$23,516 + $183,536

$207,052

2019

$1,499 (+9.4%)

$23,516 + $183,536

$207,052

2018

$1,371

$21,985 + $164,226

$186,211

2017

$1,371 (+5.0%)

$21,985 + $164,226

$186,211

2016

$1,305

$21,985 + $164,226

$186,211

2015

$1,305 (+1.0%)

$21,985 + $164,226

$186,211

2014

$1,293

$23,080 + $164,933

$188,013

2013

$1,294

$23,080 + $164,933

$188,013

2012

$1,294 (+2.2%)

$23,080 + $164,933

$188,013

2011

$1,265

$23,080 + $164,933

$188,013

Tax history for 968 Howards Creek Mill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,088

$30,085 + $304,520

$334,605

2025

$2,088

$30,085 + $304,520

$334,605

2024

$2,088 (−5.2%)

$30,085 + $304,520

$334,605

2023

$2,203 (+33.1%)

$30,085 + $304,520

$334,605

2022

$1,655

$23,516 + $183,536

$207,052

2021

$1,655 (+10.4%)

$23,516 + $183,536

$207,052

2020

$1,499

$23,516 + $183,536

$207,052

2019

$1,499 (+9.4%)

$23,516 + $183,536

$207,052

2018

$1,371

$21,985 + $164,226

$186,211

2017

$1,371 (+5.0%)

$21,985 + $164,226

$186,211

2016

$1,305

$21,985 + $164,226

$186,211

2015

$1,305 (+1.0%)

$21,985 + $164,226

$186,211

2014

$1,293

$23,080 + $164,933

$188,013

2013

$1,294

$23,080 + $164,933

$188,013

2012

$1,294 (+2.2%)

$23,080 + $164,933

$188,013

2011

$1,265

$23,080 + $164,933

$188,013

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

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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

Mar 29, 2018 • Final

Electrical

Replace two heat pumps on a residential building.

Electrical

Heat pump

HVAC

Mar 29, 2018 • Final

Mechanical

Replace two heat pumps on a residential building.

Heat pump

HVAC

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Heat Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Colonial

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,129
Building Sq. Ft: 2,129
# of Stories: 1.75
Stories Type: 1 3/4
Legal Description: MOSTELLER LD RD 1194

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 616
Garage / Carport Type: Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 57,325
Legal Block Number: 57
Fire District: UNION
Municipality Name: HOWARDS CREEK
Acres: 1.316
Zoning Code: R-SF
County Use Description: IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: HOWARDS CREEK

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,129
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 1.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Lincoln County
APN: 12988

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Union Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

West Lincoln Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

4/10

West Lincoln High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

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

3/10 Wind Factor

5% 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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Sun exposure

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

$339,000 – $410,000

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Home values near 968 Howards Creek Mill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1170 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2864 Sq. Ft.	$376,722
1146 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$346,911

Address	Redfin Estimate
730 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1485 Sq. Ft.	$191,625
1006 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2879 Sq. Ft.	$366,314

Address	Redfin Estimate
950 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$358,727
1185 Howards Creek Mill Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2706 Sq. Ft.	$314,537

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