86 Sterling Drive Mills River, NC $ 279,000
86 Sterling Drive
$ 279,000
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86 Sterling Drive

Mills River, NC, 28759
$ 279,000
Bedrooms3 Baths1.0 Sq 1,094

Monthly Estimate*

$ 1,927

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Single Family Home for sale in Mills River, NC

for $279,000 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This 1,094 square foot home was built in 1965 on a lot size of 1.15.

BACK ON THE MARKET — $20,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Great news for buyers! The previous buyers changed their minds about the location, giving you another opportunity to purchase this rare, one-of-a-kind Mills River property. During their due diligence, both buyers and sellers gained valuable additional information about the property and its potential. NEW INFORMATION: Inspections confirmed two septic systems—one serving the main house and one serving the mobile homes. The existing concrete septic tanks are old and need to be replaced. Estimates for approximately $15,000 in replacement work are available. The new Trailer systems would be for a total of 4 bedrooms. The water well is working, although the supply line is currently broken. A video of the well is available. A home inspection report is also available, providing additional information about the condition of the main house, which is generally consistent with what can be seen during a visit. To help address the needed updates, the property is now offered with a $20,000 price reduction, making this an excellent opportunity for a buyer ready to renovate and bring their vision to life. 86 Sterling Drive offers an exceptional combination of location, usable land, multiple homesites, and potential. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, mountain retreat, family compound, or investment property, opportunities like this are increasingly difficult to find. The property features a single-level ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a covered front porch. The level lot overlooks neighboring pastures and offers potential for beautiful mountain views. Two additional homesites with older mobile homes add even more possibilities. Each has its own address, power service, while the mobile home sites share the water well and their own shared septic. Preliminary discussions with the Town of Mills River and Henderson County indicate that replacing the mobile homes with similar structures, such as off-site-on-frame tiny homes or log cabin cottages, may be possible, subject to buyer verification and all applicable approvals. The possibilities are exciting—create a multi-generational family compound, long-term rental portfolio, private retreat, or other investment opportunity. The location is outstanding, with convenient access to Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Asheville Regional Airport, shopping, dining, breweries, and endless outdoor recreation, while still enjoying the peaceful setting of rural Mills River. This is an estate sale and the property is being sold As-Is. Buyers are encouraged to review the available inspection information and estimates and perform their own due diligence regarding all aspects of the property. Back on the market, $20,000 reduced, and now better understood. Bring your vision and take advantage of this rare opportunity in one of Mills River's most desirable locations!

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 279,000

Bedrooms

3

Full Bath

1

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 0

Style

Ranch,Traditional

Lot Size

1.15

Year Built

1965

Town/City

Mills River

County/Region

Henderson

MLS | Web ID

4401827

Features
General
Living Area 1094
Sewer Other - See Remarks
Heating Floor Furnace Forced Air Wood Stove None
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Utilities Cable Available Electricity Connected Satellite Internet Available Wired Internet Available
Roof Metal
Appliances None
Development Status Completed
Zoning MR-MU
Patio/Porch Features Covered Front Porch
Architectural Style Ranch Traditional
Construction Materials Brick Partial Vinyl Other - See Remarks
Year Built 1965
View Long Range Mountain(s) Winter Year Round
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 801038
Elevation 1500
County Henderson
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Subdivision Name None
Garage Y/N N
Other Structures Other - See Remarks
Full Baths 1
Directions GPS works great. Walking distance to actual Mill River.... river!
High School West Henderson
City Mills River
Senior Community Y/N N
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N N
Elementary School Mills River
Middle/Junior High School West Henderson
Additional Parcels Y/N N
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Standard Status Active
Construction Type Site Built
Restrictions No Restrictions
Tax Assessed Value 137000
Listing Terms Cash
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Interior
Flooring Laminate Linoleum Parquet Vinyl Other - See Remarks
Fireplace Features Non-Functional
Basement (Y/N) N
Fireplace Y/N N
Above Grade Finished Area 1094
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Inside Main Level
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Total Baths 1
SqFt Main 1094
SqFt Lower 0
SqFt Upper 0
Bedroom 3
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Exterior
Fencing Back Yard Chain Link
Parking Features Driveway
Lot Features Cleared Level Views
Water Source Shared Well
Lot Size Area 1.15
Foundation Details Crawl Space
Road Surface Type Gravel
Road Responsibility Publicly Maintained Road
Main Level Garage YN N
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Street Number 1 86
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Nearby
2172263 Elementary School
5520748 Middle School
West Henderson High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
10/15/2026$279,000 -1.76% Price Down
10/5/2026$284,000 -1.73% Price Down
9/30/2026$289,000 -1.70% Price Down
9/21/2026$294,000 -1.67% Price Down
9/1/2026$299,000 -6.27% Price Down
8/6/2026$319,000 -1.54% Price Down
7/30/2026$324,000 -1.52% Price Down
7/17/2026$329,000 Listed Price

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86 Sterling Drive, Mills River, NC, 28759 is a Single Family Home for sale at $279,000 with 1,094 sqft and a lot size of 1.15. 86 Sterling Drive has 3 bedrooms, 1.0 baths, and was built in 1965. The property's zip code is 28759 which is in Mills River, NC