Mills River Homes for Sale

Mills River, NC Homes for Sale

Discover the allure of Mills River, North Carolina, a haven of natural beauty and Southern charm nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This vibrant community offers a unique blend of peaceful country living and convenient access to urban amenities, making it an ideal location for those seeking a relaxed lifestyle with plenty to explore. Imagine waking up to breathtaking mountain views, spending your days hiking scenic trails, and enjoying the close-knit community feel that defines Mills River. From sprawling farmlands to charming residential neighborhoods, Mills River provides a diverse range of real estate opportunities to suit various tastes and preferences.

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Mills River, NC Homes for Sale

$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

$1,375,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 4355439 MLS ACTIVE Status
Remarkable Modern Farmhouse in the Coveted “Mills River Crossing” Gated, Lifestyle Community. Discover the ultimate blend of luxury, tranquility, and undeniable value at 717 Daniel Circle Drive. Situated on a premier corner lot within the highly desirable Mills River Crossing gated subdivision, this pristine, single-level modern farmhouse delivers the inviting Western North Carolina lifestyle you've been searching for. 717 Daniel Circle Drive delivers Sophisticated Main-Level Living. You’ll love the airy, light-filled ambiance defined by soaring 12-foot ceilings and the expansive open floor plan. The thoughtfully designed layout features 3 bedrooms, a dedicated office, and a versatile bonus/flex room—perfect for a formal dining room, study, or playroom. The luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat, while the secondary bedrooms boast generous walk-in closets with custom built-ins. At the heart of the home is a chef's culinary showpiece, High-end functional upgrades include a dual HVAC system, a vented gas fireplace, and a whole-house vacuum with "Hide-A-Hose" retractable technology. An Outdoor Entertaining Paradise. Transition effortlessly to an exceptional outdoor living space. The massive screened-in porch features a cozy, inviting outdoor fireplace and a built-in grill with a professional vented hood for year-round cooking, plus endless entertainment possibilities. Beyond the porch, over $50,000 in professional landscaping and hardscaping awaits, including a custom flagstone patio, a vibrant garden, professional yard lighting, and a drip irrigation system. Enjoy watching hawks, wild turkeys and deer from what neighbors say “is the best yard in the subdivision.” Premier Amenities & Ideal Location Mills River Crossing offers a gated entrance, a neighborhood dog park, a playground, walking paths, and a community pavilion with a fireplace and fire pit hosting monthly seasonal socials. Enjoy the perfect balance of mountain seclusion and accessibility, located just minutes from the vibrant attractions of Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is more than a home; it's a great lifestyle. Priced perfectly at market value and ready for its next chapter. Call now to schedule a private tour to this wonderful home in a fantastic “Lifestyle Community.” “Life is better in the mountains.”

717 Daniel Circle Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown. GaryLNeubauer2@yahoo.com

$5,550,160
4329922 MLS ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Presenting an exceptional 63-acre commercial development opportunity in the heart of Mills River, North Carolina. One of Western North Carolina’s fastest-growing and most strategically positioned commercial and industrial markets. Located at 32 School House Road, this expansive tract offers a unique combination of scale, zoning versatility, access to public utilities, and proximity to major regional transportation assets. Zoned MR-NC (Neighborhood Commercial), the property supports a wide array of commercial, service-oriented, and mixed-use development possibilities, with the potential for rezoning or conditional approvals for larger commercial or industrial concepts. This flexibility makes the site highly attractive for investors, developers, and end-users seeking a significant presence in a market experiencing sustained industrial and commercial demand. A key feature that sets this property apart is the availability of public water and sewer located adjacent to the tract—a rarity in Mills River, where many large parcels lack utility access. The presence of municipal utilities greatly enhances the development potential and substantially reduces upfront infrastructure costs. The land itself is primarily flat and usable, offering broad, functional acreage suitable for commercial campuses, retail and service centers, flex-industrial development, warehousing, light manufacturing, logistics, research facilities, or mixed-use clusters, subject to Town of Mills River requirements and approvals. The site’s layout and topography provide numerous options for phased development, subdivision, or a single large-scale commercial project. Mills River has emerged as a powerhouse for industrial and commercial activity due to its central location between Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard, as well as its immediate proximity to Interstate 26, U.S. 280, and the Asheville Regional Airport. National and international companies—including Sierra Nevada Brewing, Amazon, FedEx, Pepsi, GF Linamar, and others have invested heavily in this corridor, drawn by excellent transportation access, a stable workforce, logistics advantages, and a pro-business regulatory environment. Industrial and commercial land absorption in Mills River has outpaced supply for years, creating strong long-term value and making large contiguous tracts with utility access increasingly scarce. An old 1850’s colonial home remains on the property; however, it is considered to have no contributory value and is not expected to affect redevelopment plans. The highest and best use of the site lies overwhelmingly in its commercial and industrial potential. With its combination of location, visibility, access, utilities, and sheer acreage, this property represents one of the most compelling development opportunities currently available in Western North Carolina. Whether your vision is a corporate campus, industrial park, commercial center, or an investment hold for future appreciation, 32 School House Road delivers the fundamentals that developers and end-users seek—location strength, infrastructure, zoning flexibility, and market momentum. This is a rare chance to control a legacy-sized tract in a thriving commercial hub poised for continued long-term growth.

32 School House Road, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC. davidleeteam@gmail.com

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