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86 Sterling Drive

Mills River, NC 28759

Active 10 days on market Listing ID CAR 305963259

$329,000

Est. $1,892/mo See my rate

$301/Sq Ft

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,094 sqft · $301/sqft

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,094 Sq Ft
$301/Sq Ft
1965 Built
1.15 acres Single Family Residence Listed Jul 17, 2026 Updated Jul 18, 2026 HOA None

About This Home

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 history

  1. Jul 17, 2026
    Listed for sale $329,000 Active
    10 days on market

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Floor Furnace
  • Forced Air
  • Wood Stove
  • None
Flooring
  • Laminate
  • Linoleum
  • Parquet
  • Vinyl
  • Other - See Remarks
Sqftmain
1094
Roomcount
4
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
0
Bedroommain
3
Fullbathmain
1
Halfbathmain
0
Half Bathrooms
0
Total Bathrooms
1
Laundry Features
  • Inside
  • Main Level
Sqftunheatedmain
129
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Sqftunheatedtotal
129
Fireplace Features
  • Non-Functional
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
1094

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Ranch
  • Traditional

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
1094
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Driveway

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Metal
Construction Materials
  • Brick Partial
  • Vinyl
  • Other - See Remarks
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Front Porch

Lot And Land

Fencing
  • Back Yard
  • Chain Link
Lot Features
  • Cleared
  • Level
  • Views
Lot Size Acres
1.15
Lot Size Units
Acres
Other Structures
  • Other - See Remarks

Basement And Foundation

Foundation Details
  • Crawl Space

Waterfront And View

View
  • Long Range
  • Mountain(s)
  • Winter
  • Year Round

Utilities

Sewer
  • Other - See Remarks
Utilities
  • Cable Available
  • Electricity Connected
  • Satellite Internet Available
  • Wired Internet Available
Water Source
  • Shared Well

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
No City Taxes Paid
Hoasubjecttodues
No
Proposedspecialassessmentyn
0

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
MR-MU

Listed by Tarry Crockett (828-231-6966) · Home And Land For Sale (828-231-6966)

Location

Address
86 Sterling Drive
City
Mills River, NC 28759
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Schools

Elementary
Mills River
Middle
West Henderson
High
West Henderson

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

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