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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Home And Land For Sale
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4401827
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
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
Zestimate®
$312,300
Estimated sales range
$297,000 - $328,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,814/mo
Price history
Date
Event
Price
8/6/2026
Price change
$319,000-1.5%$292/sqft
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7/30/2026
Price change
$324,000-1.5%$296/sqft
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7/17/2026
Listed for sale
$329,000$301/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4401829Report a problem
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
Payment breakdown
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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included
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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.