
$547,500 $332/sqft
404 High Ridge Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,648 sqft · 2025 · 3 mo ago
High Ridge in Mills River has the feel of a settled mountain-edge neighborhood with a practical, lived-in rhythm.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for High Ridge, Mills River
High Ridge in Mills River has the feel of a settled mountain-edge neighborhood with a practical, lived-in rhythm. Homes here sit on generous lots, many with mountain views, covered decks, and easy indoor-outdoor flow that suits the setting. The community’s newer homes lean toward clean, open layouts, while older properties add more finished space and mature landscaping.
"High Ridge blends mountain scenery with everyday convenience in a way that feels grounded and easy to live with."
This is a single-family community with a clear preference for functional floor plans. Many homes feature attached garages, and basement space shows up often enough to matter, whether unfinished for storage or partially finished for future expansion. Inside, the common thread is open-concept living: kitchens with islands or ample prep space, dining areas that connect naturally to living rooms, and main-level primary suites in several homes. Exterior spaces are just as appealing, with decks, porches, fenced yards, and fire pits appearing throughout the neighborhood’s recent history. Lot sizes are substantial for the area, giving the community a more spacious, low-density feel without losing its residential polish.
What stands out most in High Ridge is how easily home life extends outdoors. Residents can enjoy mountain views from back decks, take in the surrounding landscape, or head straight into nearby recreation. Pisgah National Forest is close enough to make hiking, biking, and fishing part of the weekly routine, and Mills River Park adds a local place for recreation and everyday errands. The neighborhood also sits near the Asheville Regional Airport and the South Asheville convenience zone, so daily travel and regional access remain straightforward. One of the community’s defining strengths is that it offers room to spread out without feeling isolated.
"It’s the kind of place where a covered deck, a garage, and a mountain backdrop do as much for daily life as any interior upgrade."
High Ridge sits in the Hot Mills River corridor, with access that reaches well beyond one town center. Listings note roughly 5–10 minutes to Asheville Regional Airport and about 20 minutes to downtown Asheville, while older remarks also place the community between Asheville and Hendersonville with easy access toward Brevard, Fletcher, Highway 280, and Old Haywood Road. Nearby destinations include Mills River Park, Mills River Library, Asheville Mall, Biltmore Park, Sierra Nevada, and Pisgah National Forest. School assignments commonly point to Glen Marlow Elementary, Rugby Middle, and West Henderson High, giving the community a familiar Henderson County school path within the Mills River setting.
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35 recently sold in High Ridge, Mills River
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jan 13 2025 | $530,000 | 40 | 1,888 sq ft | 99.1% | $281 |
| | Aug 20 2024 | $562,500 | 32 | 1,833 sq ft | 104.4% | $307 |
| | Jul 3 2023 | $610,000 | 36 | 3,051 sq ft | 97.6% | $200 |
| | Apr 12 2022 | $461,400 | 38 | 1,812 sq ft | 108.6% | $255 |
| | Feb 18 2022 | $415,000 | 50 | 1,615 sq ft | 100.0% | $257 |
| | Dec 21 2021 | $438,000 | 50 | 1,650 sq ft | 106.8% | $265 |
| | Jul 30 2021 | $355,000 | 27 | 1,605 sq ft | 101.5% | $221 |
| | Dec 3 2020 | $275,000 | 42 | 1,305 sq ft | 95.2% | $211 |
| | Jul 2 2020 | $320,000 | 55 | 1,615 sq ft | 98.5% | $198 |
| | Mar 27 2020 | $8,700 | 591 | — | 58.0% | — |
| | Aug 16 2019 | $260,000 | 108 | 1,636 sq ft | 94.5% | $159 |
| | Dec 17 2018 | $362,000 | 40 | 2,303 sq ft | 97.9% | $157 |
| | Oct 4 2018 | $320,000 | 57 | 1,826 sq ft | 97.0% | $175 |
| | Apr 20 2018 | $296,500 | 32 | 1,704 sq ft | 99.8% | $174 |
| | Sep 18 2017 | $295,000 | 45 | 1,763 sq ft | 98.7% | $167 |
| | Jul 31 2017 | $259,000 | 58 | 1,550 sq ft | 100.0% | $167 |
| | Feb 22 2017 | $41,000 | 331 | — | 92.1% | — |
| | Dec 16 2016 | $35,000 | 263 | — | 88.6% | — |
| | Aug 18 2016 | $40,000 | 143 | — | 96.4% | — |
| | Aug 3 2016 | $40,000 | 128 | — | 73.4% | — |
| | Aug 3 2016 | $40,000 | 128 | — | 73.4% | — |
| | Jun 15 2016 | $279,500 | 42 | 1,734 sq ft | 100.0% | $161 |
| | May 9 2016 | $270,000 | 186 | 1,678 sq ft | 96.6% | $161 |
| | Sep 4 2015 | $250,000 | 44 | 1,715 sq ft | 100.0% | $146 |
| | Jul 30 2015 | $256,000 | 178 | 1,700 sq ft | 98.8% | $151 |
| | Apr 29 2015 | $295,233 | 244 | 1,642 sq ft | 105.4% | $180 |
| | Mar 24 2015 | $242,000 | 158 | 1,800 sq ft | 98.8% | $134 |
| | Feb 19 2015 | $231,000 | 125 | 1,630 sq ft | 98.3% | $142 |
| | Jun 9 2014 | $44,500 | 116 | — | 81.7% | — |
| | Jun 9 2014 | $44,500 | 116 | — | 81.7% | — |
| | Jun 9 2014 | $31,000 | 116 | — | 78.5% | — |
| | May 28 2014 | $245,100 | 48 | 1,818 sq ft | 100.0% | $135 |
| | Jul 12 2013 | $201,900 | 65 | 1,715 sq ft | 101.0% | $118 |
| | Sep 21 2012 | $172,000 | 78 | 1,324 sq ft | 92.2% | $130 |
| | May 29 2012 | $195,000 | 50 | 1,736 sq ft | 95.4% | $112 |
Closed sales from MLS history for High Ridge, Mills River
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The High Ridge real estate market shows balanced market conditions. Homes typically sell within 58 days. With 1 active listing and 0 homes sold in the past year, a healthy balance exists between buyers and sellers.
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