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  • Price cut: $5K (8/6)
    $319,000

    86 Sterling Dr, Mills River, NC 28759

    3beds
    1,094sqft
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    $1,910/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1965
    1.15 Acres Lot
    $312,300 Zestimate®
    $292/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Single-level ranch homeCovered front porchLevel lotOverlooks neighboring pastures
    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.
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    Tarry Crockett tarry@homeandlandforsale.com,

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    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4401827MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom s
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom s
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Wood Stove, None
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: None
      • Laundry: Inside, Main Level
      Features
      • Flooring: Laminate, Linoleum, Parquet, Vinyl, Other
      • Has basement: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,094
      • Total interior livable area: 1,094 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,094
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
      • Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round
      Lot
      • Size: 1.15 Acres
      • Features: Cleared, Level, Views
      Living quarters
      • Secondary features: Separate Living Quarters
      Details
      • Additional structures: Other
      • Parcel number: 801038
      • Zoning: MR-MU
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick Partial, Vinyl, Other
      • Foundation: Crawl Space
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1965

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Other - See Remarks
      • Water: Shared Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None
      Location
      • Region: Mills River
      • Elevation: 1500 Feet

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $292/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $137,000
      • Date on market: 7/17/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 22 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $312,300

        $297,000 - $328,000

        $1,814/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/6/2026Price change$319,000-1.5%$292/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4401829 Report a problem
        7/30/2026Price change$324,000-1.5%$296/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4401829 Report a problem
        7/17/2026Listed for sale$329,000$301/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4401829 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28759

        Getting around

        12 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        10 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Mills River
        • Middle: West Henderson
        • 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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