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86 Sterling Drive, Mills River, NC 28759

None · Henderson County

Key Facts

3Beds
1Baths
1,094Sq Ft
1965Year Built

Description

Location - Location - Location! Located in one of Western North Carolina's most desirable areas, this unique Mills River property offers exceptional potential with a combination of location, usable land, and multiple homesites. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, mountain retreat, family compound, or investment property, 86 Sterling Drive presents an opportunity that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. The property features a single-level ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a covered front porch, ready for your remodeling vision. The level lot overlooks neighboring pastures with the potential for beautiful mountain views. Two additional homesites with older mobile homes add to the property's appeal. Each site has its own address, power service, and septic system, and they share a water well. According to preliminary discussions with the Town of Mills River and Henderson County, replacing mobile homes with similar structures, such as off-site on frame built tiny homes or log cabin cottages may be possible, subject to buyer verification and all applicable approvals. This creates exciting possibilities for a multi-generational family compound, long-term rental portfolio, or other investment opportunities. The location is truly outstanding. Enjoy convenient access to Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Asheville Regional Airport, shopping, dining, breweries, and the area's endless outdoor recreation within walking distance while still enjoying the peaceful setting of rural Mills River. This is an estate sale, and the property is being sold As-Is. The main home has been vacant since winter. The sellers have limited knowledge of the property's condition, as no heirs have occupied it for several years. One mobile home has floor damage, and the other has smoke damage. Buyers should consider the mobile homes to have little structural value, the greatest value lies in the existing homesites and the potential for future replacement or redevelopment. Opportunities like this—offering multiple homes in such a prime Mills River location—are exceptionally rare. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Ranch / Traditional

Year Built

1965

Living Area

1,094 sq ft

Zoning

MR-MU

Days on Market

1

MLS® Listing#

4401827

Property Features

Appliances

None

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Heating

Floor FurnaceForced AirWood StoveNone

Flooring

LaminateLinoleumParquetVinyl

Basement

Crawl Space

Parking

Driveway

Laundry

InsideMain Level

Patio

CoveredFront Porch

Fencing

Back YardChain Link

Lot Features

ClearedLevelViews

Roof

Metal

Utilities

Cable AvailableElectricity Connected

Water Source

Shared Well

Schools

Elementary:
Mills River
Middle:
West Henderson
High:
West Henderson

Financial Details

HOA

None

Assessed Value

$137,000

Parcel Number

801038

Directions

GPS works great. Walking distance to actual Mill River.... river!

Affordability Calculator

$65,800

Estimated monthly payment

$1,751/mo

Principal $263,200 · Est. interest $367,187 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Mills River, NC

$337,011
Median Listing Price
49
Median Days on Market
1,909
Median Sq Ft
$173
Median Price / Sq Ft
479
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 2% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 74% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Mills River, NC.

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Listing Courtesy: Home And Land For Sale - tarry@homeandlandforsale.com

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Last Updated: 2026-07-17

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