High Vista Homes with Gated Community Features

High Vista Homes with Gated Community Features

Welcome to High Vista, a premier gated community nestled in the picturesque town of Mills River, North Carolina. This enchanting subdivision is a hidden gem, offering a serene lifestyle surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its lush landscapes and breathtaking views, High Vista is not just a neighborhood; it’s a sanctuary where tranquility meets luxury.

High Vista boasts a variety of exquisite homes, each thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of modern living while maintaining a warm, inviting atmosphere. The architectural styles range from charming craftsman to elegant contemporary designs, ensuring that there’s something for everyone. Residents enjoy spacious floor plans, high-end finishes, and outdoor living spaces that seamlessly blend with the stunning surroundings.

The gated community features provide an added layer of security and exclusivity, allowing you to feel at ease in your own sanctuary. Enjoy leisurely strolls along the beautifully landscaped streets or take advantage of the community amenities, which may include a clubhouse, fitness center, and swimming pool. The sense of community is palpable, with friendly neighbors and organized events that foster connections and create lasting friendships.

Located just minutes from the vibrant downtown of Mills River, residents have easy access to local shops, restaurants, and recreational activities. Whether you’re hiking the nearby trails, exploring local wineries, or simply enjoying a peaceful evening at home, High Vista offers a lifestyle that is both fulfilling and rejuvenating. Discover your dream home in this idyllic community, where every day feels like a vacation in the heart of North Carolina.

Newest High Vista Homes with Gated Community Features

$639,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4399398 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Mountain views, gated community ease, and move in ready condition. This stunning mountain home checks every box Western NC buyers are searching for. Tucked inside High Vista, Mills River's gated golf community, this home lives for the outdoors: a brand new Trex deck of over 550 sq ft and a screened porch overlook a backyard mountain view made for morning coffee and sunset dinners. This deck and view are the showstopper of this home. Inside, beautiful new flooring flows through a two story living room full of natural light, the kitchen opens to a family room with fireplace and bay window, and a main level office makes working from home in the mountains effortless. Three bedrooms upstairs include a primary suite with walk in closet and private bath, while the oversized garage swallows vehicles, golf cart, and gear. Clubhouse, pool, tennis, and golf are minutes from your door, and Asheville, Hendersonville, and AVL airport are an easy drive. Low maintenance outdoor living, resort style amenities, mountain town charm. Sellers also report having optimum internet and full cell reception a rarity in the mountains. The sellers also just installed brand new carpet on the stairs. There are also tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, and a clubhouse that has its own restaurant. The High Vista Amenity Association membership is included so buyers will not have to pay the $5,000 membership fee.Welcome home, friends.

27 Walnut Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC. hellofriendsca@kw.com
$750,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4376233 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Stunning mountain retreat featuring stone and Hardie board siding with post-and-beam construction. Double front doors open to an open-concept layout with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The living room centers around a cozy propane fireplace, while the sunroom offers incredible winter mountain views and private access from the primary suite. The kitchen and bathrooms feature slate flooring and granite countertops. The main-level primary suite fits a king bed, with a massive walk-in closet and a spa-like bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, double vanity, and laundry chute. Upstairs includes a loft and two spacious bedrooms with large closets. The finished lower level, with chairlift access, is ideal for a guest suite, hobby room, or studio. A two-car garage offers space for a golf cart, plus a large storage room for outdoor gear. A perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and mountain charm.

82 Red Oak Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Petit Properties Inc. SusanC.petitproperties@gmail.com
$875,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4374970 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Commanding a rare vantage point at 3,000 ft within the prestigious High Vista Golf community, this architecturally striking home captures panoramic mountain views that feel truly boundless. Each morning offers a truly magical experience, as breathtaking sunrises unfold and fog gently melts off the French Broad River below. From the moment you open the front door, the mountain view overwhelms the senses, framed by a dramatic wall of glass that draws the scenery into the living spaces. A soaring 22’ ceiling defines the great room, enhancing both scale and presence. Rich 5” solid maple floors, Craftsman trim, and a cozy fireplace add warmth and depth. The primary suite offers a private deck, a custom closet, and a spa-like en suite bath with heated marble floors, a soaking tub, and a custom marble shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath provide flexibility. A flat driveway, dual offices, gym/flex space, and a well-appointed kitchen complete the home. High Vista offers a vibrant lifestyle with golf, tennis, a clubhouse, pool, and social events. Well-positioned between Asheville and Hendersonville, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the airport.

115 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. Marie@MarieReedTeam.com
$50,000
4373738 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your dream home on this stunning 2-acre homesite in the gated High Vista community in Mills River, NC. Tucked away at the end of a quiet, dead-end street, this private, wooded lot offers the perfect blend of seclusion and natural beauty, with the potential for breathtaking long-range mountain views. Mature trees provide an ideal setting for a custom mountain retreat, while still allowing flexibility in your home design. Located between South Asheville and Hendersonville, High Vista is a well-established mountain community known for its convenience and lifestyle amenities. Residents have the option to join the High Vista Property Owners Association, which features a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, and a welcoming community pub with indoor and outdoor dining. Optional membership to the Chestnut Mountain Golf Club offers access to an 18-hole course set against a scenic mountain backdrop. Enjoy the peace and privacy of mountain living while remaining just a short drive to shopping, dining, breweries, Asheville Regional Airport, and I-26. Whether you're planning a full-time residence or a seasonal getaway, this exceptional homesite offers the perfect opportunity to bring your vision to life in one of Mills River’s most desirable gated communities.

Lot #39 Poplar Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks. sharon@walnutcoverealty.com
$275,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4368433 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Seller sells bring all offers! Nestled within the prestigious gated community of High Vista in Mills River, this residence offers a serene mountain lifestyle on a generous 1.19-acre lot. The home features just over 2,000 square feet of living space, highlighted by an expansive large deck designed specifically to showcase breathtaking, long-range mountain views that change with the seasons. There is plenty of room to expand in the unfinished basement with rough plumbing already installed for a bathroom option. Residents of this sought-after neighborhood enjoy access to a wealth of community amenities, including a clubhouse, outdoor pool, tennis courts, and a premier semi private golf course(not included in the dues). With its classic wood siding and dated interior, this property serves as the perfect canvas for those looking to create their ideal mountain retreat in a location that feels worlds away yet remains conveniently close to the essentials of Mills River and Asheville. This property has major structural damage along the back side of the garage and breezeway. There are signs of water damage around the entry door. The home is priced with these repairs in mind.

4 Wild Dogwood Trail, Mills River

Listing courtesy of We Sell WNC, LLC. chris@wesellwncteam.com
$799,900
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4357301 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Now offered at an exceptional value in High Vista. Perched at approximately 2,700 feet in elevation within the gated High Vista community, this beautifully maintained Bob Timberlake hemlock log home captures sweeping, layered views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the quiet magic of mountain living. Set on .85 acres along a peaceful ridge, the home offers a rare combination of privacy, craftsmanship, and year-round scenery that changes with every season. Built with impressive solidity and anchored into bedrock, the home reflects the warmth and authenticity of classic Timberlake design. Inside, rich wood tones, vaulted spaces, and large windows frame the surrounding mountains and invite the outdoors in. The atmosphere feels like a true mountain lodge retreat—warm, welcoming, and perfectly suited for both quiet mornings and lively evenings with friends. The heart of the home opens to a spectacular screened porch and expansive rear deck stretching across the back of the house, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, sunset dinners, or simply watching the clouds drift across the distant ridgelines. A thoughtfully placed fire pit area offers another inviting place to gather and enjoy the mountain air beneath the stars. The kitchen features recently updated appliances, while the home has been meticulously cared for throughout, including exterior staining in recent years and a recently installed tankless water heater. The daylight lower level provides additional living space ideal for guests, recreation, or a quiet retreat. Additionally, each bedroom in the home features an ensuite bathroom and a mountain view. Wildlife is part of everyday life here—deer often wander along the ridge and the surrounding woods create a peaceful natural backdrop that feels far removed from the pace of town, yet you are only minutes from Hendersonville, Asheville Regional Airport, and the restaurants and shopping of the area. Located within High Vista, residents enjoy access to a vibrant mountain community featuring optional amenities membership and 3 levels of golf memberships, a clubhouse and restaurant, racquet courts, swimming pool, and an active calendar of events. Don't miss your opportunity to own one of the most thoughtfully designed log homes in the area! Exquisite furnishings are negotiable. DON'T MISS THE VIDEO TOUR - click on the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fal_Bs0Zuh8

65 Sugar Maple Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. julie@juliemovesmountains.com
$695,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4358678 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Prepare to be impressed as you traverse the long private driveway to this exceptional one-level retreat, perfectly positioned on the 13th fairway in the highly desirable High Vista gated community with multiple amenities. Offering the utmost in privacy and a picturesque natural setting, this stunning three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home seamlessly blends elegance, comfort and mountain living. A charming flagstone walkway leads to the inviting covered front patio, setting the tone for what awaits inside. Step through the striking solid wood Biltmore French doors into a warm and welcoming great room, where high ceilings, 8-foot doors and an open floor plan create a sense of space and flow throughout. The great room is anchored by an impressive floor-to-ceiling river stone fireplace with a rich cherry wood mantle, complemented by built-in bookcases and a dedicated media area. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the great room opens effortlessly into the dining area and a beautifully appointed kitchen. Here, you’ll find an abundance of cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop, wall oven, and microwave, a striking copper exhaust hood and a tile backsplash with decorative inlays—offering both function and style. The primary suite is a true private retreat, featuring a tray ceiling, plantation shutters, walk-in closet, and a cozy fireplace. The luxurious en-suite bath boasts heated tile floors, dual granite vanities, a dedicated makeup area, stunning vessel sinks, and a zero-step double walk-in shower with multiple body sprays, along with a private water closet. A thoughtfully designed split-bedroom floor plan provides two spacious guest bedrooms and a full bath with granite vanity, copper hammered vessel sink and a tub/shower combination. Completing the main level is a powder bath with pedestal sink and well appointed laundry room with sink and cabinetry. Enjoy year-round relaxation in the sunroom, complete with its own heating and air wall unit and a wall of windows that showcase mountain and golf course views. Step outside to the spacious patio—perfect for entertaining or simply soaking in the serene surroundings. Additional features include a two-car garage and a dedicated golf cart garage. Experience the best of mountain lifestyle living—whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee on the covered front porch, unwinding in the sunroom or entertaining on the patio with sweeping fairway and mountain views. High Vista offers an array of amenities including golf, tennis, pool, clubhouse, and vibrant social activities. Conveniently located near Hendersonville, Asheville, Brevard, and the airport, this home presents a rare opportunity to own a truly special property in one of the area’s most sought-after communities.

628 Vista Falls Road, Mills River

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results. terrieisenhauer@gmail.com
$29,999
4359508 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Enjoy nature and the beauty of western mountain views when you build your home on this sloping lot located in High Vista Estates. This gated community features a golf course and clubhouse with restaurant, tennis courts with memberships available. Community has a community park with picnic area and playground. Conveniently located with a short drive to the airport and close to schools and shopping .

99999 Cedar Drive Unit #273, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North. jim.tart@allentate.com
$22,000
4356801 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
**PRICED BELOW TAX VALUE! DON'T LET THIS ONE GET AWAY!** Build your mountain dream home on this beautifully wooded cul-de-sac lot in the popular High Vista community in Mills River (https://highvistamillsriver.com). Small stream/creek flows along frontage with easy build area providing gorgeous mountain vistas. Conveniently located between Asheville and Hendersonville and ~10 minutes to the Asheville Regional Airport. Shopping, dining, hiking, sightseeing via the Blue Ridge Parkway or I-26 and more! This highly sought after community features a gated entrance and community park. Enjoy dining and outdoor events at the nearby Sierra Nevada brewery. High Vista is also home to the Chestnut Mountain Golf Club (a separate entity - https://www.chestnutmountaingolf.com/) with 18-hole golf course. Clubhouse dining, community pool, tennis courts and pickle ball available under separate optional memberships (https://www.highvistapoa.com/) .

803254 Ivy Road Unit #219, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Fathom Realty. rbaker@fathomrealty.com
$55,000
4356859 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your dream home on Lot #117 Honey Locust Drive in the gated High Vista community in Mills River, NC! This beautiful 1-acre wooded lot offers gentle topography, mature trees, and winter mountain views, creating the perfect setting for your future home. A 3-bedroom septic permit and survey have already been completed, saving valuable time and money as you begin planning your build. County water, high-speed fiber internet, and cable are available, providing modern connectivity while enjoying mountain living. High Vista is a well-established gated mountain community conveniently located in Mills River, NC, conveniently located between South Asheville and Hendersonville. Residents may choose to join the High Vista Property Owners Association, which offers additional amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, pickleball, playground, and a pub with indoor and outdoor dining and bar service, along with social events throughout the year. Optional membership is also available to the Chestnut Mountain Golf Club, located within the community and featuring an 18-hole golf course. Surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this lot offers privacy, security, and abundant wildlife, while still being close to shopping, dining, breweries, I-26, Asheville Regional Airport, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, and the hiking trails and waterfalls of Pisgah National Forest and Brevard. For information on the HOA Visit: www.highvistamillsriver.com. Info on Property Owners Association can be found at www.highvistapoa.com. Golf Membership available through Chestnut Mountain Golf Club: www.chestnutmountaingolf.com/ Bring your builder and your vision—come experience the value and lifestyle of the High Vista community. Call or text today for more information!

Lot #117 Honey Locust Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks. sharon@walnutcoverealty.com
$19,900
4349501 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautiful elevated lot featuring mountain views and natural surrounding is conveniently located in sought after, gated community of High Vista. The subdivision offers playground, basketball goal, pavilion and optional membership expands to pool, restaurant, clubhouse and tennis/pickleball courts. Perfect for your custom home for full time living or vacation retreat.

40 Cedar Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Carolina Mountain Sales. christine.capps@carolinamountainsales.com
$29,000
4304579 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your dream home on this exceptional cul-de-sac lot in the highly desirable gated community of High Vista in Mills River. Nestled directly on the golf course, this homesite offers beautiful views and a sense of privacy while being part of a vibrant neighborhood. Enjoy the security and exclusivity of a gated entrance along with community amenities and a convenient location. Just minutes to Asheville, Hendersonville, the Asheville Airport, shopping, dining, and healthcare, this property offers both relaxation and accessibility. Whether you envision a full-time residence or a mountain retreat, this lot provides the perfect canvas in a sought-after setting.

00 Hickory Vista Lane, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Fletcher. leah.howard@allentate.com
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