Highly sought after Mills River location and rare opportunity to own a beautiful and cozy home set on 3 private acres. This property is tucked away off S. Mills River Rd. with a portion of the 3 acres that come with your own river front access! If you are familiar with Mills River, you know how rare it is to snag a property with river front access. The property is tucked away from the main road, providing the owner with privacy surrounded by nature and local wildlife. Although the home has two bedrooms, it has a 3 BEDROOM SEPTIC and the bonus room can currently be used as a third bedroom. Buyer also has the opportunity to expand and create a true 3-bedroom layout.
The home has been meticulously maintained and offers a functional layout that’s perfect for your daily living in the Blue Ridge mountains. Ridge views and a large rocking chair front porch only adds to the charm. This is a special opportunity to enjoy the quiet of country living while still being a short drive to local grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants.
Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a peaceful getaway, this property captures the essence of relaxed country living.
Active
$695,000
144 Old Homeplace Ln, Mills River, NC 28759
2beds
1,731sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,163/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
3 Acres Lot
$662,900 Zestimate®
$402/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful and cozy homeRidge viewsFunctional layoutRiver front access
- 66 days |
- 343 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Pettit sentinelpropertiesnc@gmail.com,
Sentinel Properties, LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4361682
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room
Features
- Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,731
- Total interior livable area: 1,731 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,731
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Winter
- Waterfront features: Other - See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 10015025
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, Satellite Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Mills River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $402/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $505,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,686
- Date on market: 6/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 66 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel
Estimated market value
$662,900
$630,000 - $696,000
$2,214/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $695,000+178%$402/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4361682 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2015 | Sold | $250,000$144/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,686 | $505,800 |
| 2024 | $2,686 | $505,800 |
| 2023 | $2,686 +5% | $505,800 +32.7% |
| 2022 | $2,557 | $381,100 |
| 2021 | -- | $381,100 |
| 2020 | $2,557 | $381,100 |
| 2019 | $2,557 | $381,100 +13.6% |
| 2018 | $2,557 +16.4% | $335,500 |
| 2017 | $2,198 | $335,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $335,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $335,500 +10% |
| 2014 | -- | $305,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $305,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $305,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $305,000 -11% |
| 2010 | -- | $342,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $342,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $342,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $342,800 |
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Neighborhood: 28759
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mills River ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.4 mi
- 7/10Rugby MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.4 mi
- 8/10West Henderson HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mills River
- Middle: Rugby
- High: West Henderson
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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