Mills River, NC Homes for Sale

Welcome to a rare micro-neighborhood opportunity in the heart of Western North Carolina. Conveniently located between Hendersonville, Mills River, and Brevard this thoughtfully planned community features five oversized homesites perched along a gentle ridge, offering the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and everyday convenience. Each lot enjoys excellent year-round sunlight. Mature hardwoods and native flora create a stunning canvas on which to bring your personal dream to life on. Generous lot sizes provide ample space to design your custom home with ample outdoor living areas, all with a peaceful sense of seclusion. Easy-to-navigate roads make access simple and practical, ideal for year-round living or a mountain retreat. The topography is gently sloping offering flexible building sites without the steep grades often found in the mountains Located just minutes from the world-renowned trails, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures of Pisgah National Forest, this property places hiking, biking, fishing, and scenic drives right at your doorstep. Enjoy the serenity of a private mountain setting without sacrificing proximity to recreation and amenities. Build community with friends and neighbors at a shared shelter and firepit, and hike or bike from your backdoor on the ~1 mile neighborhood trail.

Tract 2 Turtle Ridge Trail, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Sarver Realty Group, LLC. christopher@sarver-realty.com

$205,000

4336312 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to a rare micro-neighborhood opportunity in the heart of Western North Carolina. Conveniently located between Hendersonville, Mills River, and Brevard this thoughtfully planned community features five oversized homesites perched along a gentle ridge, offering the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and everyday convenience. Each lot enjoys excellent year-round sunlight. Mature hardwoods and native flora create a stunning canvas on which to bring your personal dream to life on. Generous lot sizes provide ample space to design your custom home with ample outdoor living areas, all with a peaceful sense of seclusion. Easy-to-navigate roads make access simple and practical, ideal for year-round living or a mountain retreat. The topography is gently sloping offering flexible building sites without the steep grades often found in the mountains Located just minutes from the world-renowned trails, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures of Pisgah National Forest, this property places hiking, biking, fishing, and scenic drives right at your doorstep. Enjoy the serenity of a private mountain setting without sacrificing proximity to recreation and amenities. Build community with friends and neighbors at a shared shelter and firepit, and hike or bike from your backdoor on the ~1 mile neighborhood trail.

Tract 3 Turtle Ridge Trail, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Sarver Realty Group, LLC. christopher@sarver-realty.com

$225,000

4336389 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to a rare micro-neighborhood opportunity in the heart of Western North Carolina. Conveniently located between Hendersonville, Mills River, and Brevard this thoughtfully planned community features five oversized homesites perched along a gentle ridge, offering the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and everyday convenience. Each lot enjoys excellent year-round sunlight. Mature hardwoods and native flora create a stunning canvas on which to bring your personal dream to life on. Generous lot sizes provide ample space to design your custom home with ample outdoor living areas, all with a peaceful sense of seclusion. Easy-to-navigate roads make access simple and practical, ideal for year-round living or a mountain retreat. The topography is gently sloping offering flexible building sites without the steep grades often found in the mountains Located just minutes from the world-renowned trails, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures of Pisgah National Forest, this property places hiking, biking, fishing, and scenic drives right at your doorstep. Enjoy the serenity of a private mountain setting without sacrificing proximity to recreation and amenities. Build community with friends and neighbors at a shared shelter and firepit, and hike or bike from your backdoor on the ~1 mile neighborhood trail.

Tract 1 Turtle Ridge Trail, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Sarver Realty Group, LLC. christopher@sarver-realty.com

$900,000

4347606 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A rare development opportunity in Mills River, NC, one of the most sought-after areas of Western North Carolina. Ideally located just minutes from South Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport, and Pisgah National Forest, this property offers the perfect balance of accessibility, privacy, and natural beauty. The land has been professionally surveyed and designed into a proposed 8-lot subdivision, with homesites averaging approximately 0.75 acres. A thoughtfully planned 4.44-acre green space enhances the layout, preserving open views, natural character, and long-term value. (Survey and plat reflecting the 8-lot configuration and green space have been completed but are not yet recorded.) Featuring level to gently rolling topography, the property offers a desirable mix of open pasture and wooded areas, making it ideal for custom homes, a boutique residential development, or an investment hold. Easy access from a paved road adds to the property’s development potential. With strong location fundamentals, flexible layout, and proximity to outdoor recreation, this is a standout opportunity for builders, developers, or investors looking to create a high-quality residential community in a prime Mills River location.

00 Old Haywood Road, Mills River

Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 Integra. markmarshallc21@gmail.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

$303,000

4339984 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Beautiful .77-acre homesite located in the highly desirable subdivision of The Farm at Mills River. This gently sloping lot offers an excellent building site within a thoughtfully planned community known for its open green spaces and scenic surroundings. Residents enjoy access to community amenities including walking trails and shared outdoor gathering areas, creating a true neighborhood feel. With more amenities still to be developed. Conveniently located near Asheville, Hendersonville, and Asheville Regional Airport, with easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. A wonderful opportunity to build your custom home in one of Mills River’s most sought-after communities.

0000 Majestic Ridge Road, Mills River

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. eubanksshiane@icloud.com

$2,295,000

4318127 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Introducing an exceptional development opportunity in the heart of Mills River. This MRMU-zoned property offers a strategic foothold for land or industrial investors seeking a presence in the thriving Asheville market. Situated at the intersection of Old Fanning Bridge Road and NC Highway 191, the parcel enjoys nearly 900 feet of frontage on NC 191 with excellent visibility and accessibility. The rectangular configuration, public water access, and gentle topography create a highly developable site suitable for a range of uses. A septic system will be required, but site conditions support straightforward infrastructure planning. With its premier location and versatile development potential, 5620 Old Haywood Road stands out as a compelling investment in one of Western North Carolina’s most desirable commercial corridors. Existing house and barn conveyed at no value. Price reduction from $2,995,000 to $2,295,000 (±11.18 Acres) This property is also available in approximate portions of ±5.78 Acres ($1,450,000) and ±5.40 Acres ($1,095,000). - located at corner of NC 191 and Old Fanning Bridge Rd. - nearly 900 feet of frontage on NC 191 - access to public water (12" and 6" lines) - gentle topography - Town of Mills River - Mixed Use zoning

5620 Old Haywood Road, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Whitney Commercial Real Estate. awalker@whitneycre.com

$2,400,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4312252 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Discover the perfect blend of peaceful country living and convenient access to Asheville, Brevard, and Hendersonville. Six parcels make up this multi generational 59 +/- acre parcel. It is just minutes from the Turkey Pen entrance of Pisgah National Forest—an outdoor lover’s paradise with hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking right at your doorstep. Approximately 20+ acres are gentle and level terrain. Whether you're envisioning a private estate, equestrian retreat, or working farm, this land offers the freedom to bring your vision to life. Enrolled in both the Wildlife Conservation Land Program and the Present-Use Value Program, the property also provides valuable tax deferment benefits. At its center sits a well-maintained brick ranch home, surrounded by open fields perfect for grazing, riding, or future home sites. A peaceful pond adds to the charm, offering a serene place to unwind and soak in the natural beauty. Multiple potential building sites. Ideal for a family estate or homesteading and farming.

71 Happy Valley Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Fletcher. billy.taylor@howardhannatate.com

$2,400,000

4312260 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Discover the perfect blend of peaceful country living and convenient access to Asheville, Brevard, and Hendersonville. Six parcels make up this multi generational 59 +/- acre parcel. It is just minutes from the Turkey Pen entrance of Pisgah National Forest—an outdoor lover’s paradise with hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking right at your doorstep. Approximately 20+ acres are gentle and level terrain. Whether you're envisioning a private estate, equestrian retreat, or working farm, this land offers the freedom to bring your vision to life. Enrolled in both the Wildlife Conservation Land Program and the Present-Use Value Program, the property also provides valuable tax deferment benefits. At its center sits a well-maintained brick ranch home, surrounded by open fields perfect for grazing, riding, or future home sites. A peaceful pond adds to the charm, offering a serene place to unwind and soak in the natural beauty. Multiple potential building sites. Ideal for a family estate or homesteading and farming.

71 Happy Valley Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Fletcher. billy.taylor@howardhannatate.com

$2,100,000

4311982 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

Mills River. 49.9 acres ideally situated and convenient to Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard. Only minutes away from the national forest, breweries, shopping and dining. Whether you enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain, biking, or camping you will love this peaceful location. Live in the existing home or build your dream home. Three bedroom two bath home is move-in ready with new paint inside and out, newer flooring, and decks. It has a three bay workshop/barn. Grading has been completed for building another home and barn. You will be impressed with the incredible views in every direction. This is a hunting and fishing paradise with abundant wildlife in the lush meadows and woods. Boylston Creek (which runs through the middle of the lower fields) is great for fishing and swimming. Most of the property has already been fenced. This farm has Farm status and therefore lower taxes. Bring your horses, cattle and other livestock. Make your own hay and be self-sustaining.

128 Cook Lane, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles. angelac@C21ml.com

$460,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4310639 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Listed below tax value! Motivated sellers! Nestled in the heart of the desirable Mills River community, this beautiful home combines serene natural surroundings with modern comfort and convenience. Set on a private lot with mature landscaping, this property offers the perfect balance of peaceful mountain living and easy access to Hendersonville, Asheville, and Brevard. A picturesque creek gently flows through the property, creating a soothing natural backdrop and adding to the home’s undeniable charm. Whether you’re enjoying morning coffee on the porch or hosting friends outdoors, the tranquil sound of running water makes every moment feel like a retreat. Step inside to a bright, open floor plan designed for effortless entertaining and everyday living. The spacious living area features abundant natural light, cozy gathering spaces, and seamless flow into the dining area and well-appointed kitchen. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this layout feels both inviting and functional. The primary suite provides a relaxing retreat with a generous walk-in closet and en-suite bath. Additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, a home office, or hobbies. Outdoor living shines with a covered porch, patio, and plenty of room to enjoy the fresh mountain air. Located just minutes from the Ecusta Trail, local breweries, and the Asheville Regional Airport, this home makes it easy to enjoy the best of WNC living.

372 Kingfisher Lane, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Asheville Realty Group. INFO@AshevilleRealtyGroup.com

$2,100,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4308839 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

Mills River. 49.9 acres ideally situated and convenient to Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard. Only minutes away from the national forest, breweries, shopping and dining. Whether you enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain, biking, or camping you will love this peaceful location. Live in the existing home or build your dream home. Three bedroom two bath home is move-in ready with new paint inside and out, newer flooring, and decks. It has a three bay workshop/barn. Grading has been completed for building another home and barn. You will be impressed with the incredible views in every direction. This is a hunting and fishing paradise with abundant wildlife in the lush meadows and woods. Boylston Creek (which runs through the middle of the lower fields) is great for fishing and swimming. Most of the property has already been fenced. This farm has Farm status and therefore lower taxes. Bring your horses, cattle and other livestock. Make your own hay and be self-sustaining. Currently on a shared well, but water rights will not transfer. New well must be drilled.

126 & 128 Cook Lane, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles. angelac@C21ml.com

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