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Mills River sits in that sweet spot between farm country and the mountains. You feel it the second you drive through. Fields open up along the roads, the French Broad winds close by, and everything moves slower than Asheville or Hendersonville down the way.

People still keep gardens here. They know their neighbors and take pride in a little breathing room. Most properties come with acreage, so you've got room for horses, chickens, or a backyard big enough to lose a kid in. Rural, but not remote. That balance is exactly what pulls folks in.


Why Buy Homes for Sale in Mills River, NC?

Close enough to Asheville and the airport for work and flights, but home smells like cut hay and woodsmoke. You get quick access to Pisgah National Forest, DuPont, and trout water that runs cold and clear over the rocks. And the hiking is some of the best around. Buy here for the land and the quiet. The mountain views never get old.

Ready to find your ideal homes for sale in Mills River? Contact Jon Tharp Homes today at (828) 347-9055 to schedule a showing or start your personalized home search.

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Homes for Sale in Mills River, NC

100 Barnrock  Drive, Mills River
$875,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4429415 MLS
Absolutely stunning four-bedroom, three-bath home on a gorgeous, mostly level lot in highly desirable Hollabrook Farm. Thoughtful details and quality finishes welcome you from the covered front porch into an inviting open floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining. The great room features a cathedral ceiling, a stone gas fireplace flanked by large windows and a wall of windows overlooking the private outdoor setting. It flows seamlessly into the kitchen where granite countertops, a stone backsplash with decorative border, stainless steel appliances, a prep island, breakfast bar with pendant lighting and a spacious walk-in pantry make everyday living a pleasure. The adjoining dining area adds a cathedral ceiling and designer lighting. The main-level primary suite offers a walk-in closet with built-ins and a spa-like bath with double granite vanities, a makeup area, walk-in tiled shower with glass enclosure, whirlpool tub and separate toilet area. Two guest bedrooms in which one would make an ideal office, a guest bath with tub/shower combo and a spacious laundry room complete the main level. Plantation shutters add a finishing touch throughout. Upstairs an expansive fourth bedroom with an en suite bath offers flexibility as a guest retreat, den, hobby area or recreation room. A walk-in attic provides generous storage. Outdoor living shines on the expansive screened porch complete with a cathedral tongue-and-groove ceiling, floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace and two ceiling fans. Step onto the open deck for grilling or enjoy the mostly level backyard with its established garden areas and room for pets. Sidewalks and a convenient location complete this charming Hollabrook Farm setting. Convenient to Hendersonville, Brevard and Asheville. Enjoy fantastic community living – amenities include outdoor pool, clubhouse with fitness room, walking trails and pond. This truly special home is not to be missed.

100 Barnrock Drive, Mills River

173 Pisgah Ridge  Trail, Mills River
$1,100,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4423490 MLS
This property is offered as a CPO, Certified Pre-Owned Home. Experience effortless one-level living and year-round, long-range mountain views in The Farm at Mills River, a premier luxury community. Built in 2020, this four-bedroom, three-bath home offers approximately 2,617 square feet on 0.72 acre. An oversized two-car garage provides generous parking and storage. From the moment you arrive, the views take center stage. Open the front door to a light-filled living space designed to showcase the mountain scenery, with easy access to a screened porch offering an incredible place to relax and enjoy the view. Outdoor living includes an open porch, screened porch, wood deck and paved patio within the fenced yard. The established landscaping features an extensive collection of beautiful and sometimes unusual plants. Raised garden beds and fruit trees create a true garden-to-kitchen experience. The home is equipped with a heat pump, central air conditioning, city water and sewer, natural gas, high-speed fiber-optic service and underground utilities. Community amenities include a pond, beach area, pavilion, community garden, greenhouse and wide roads ideal for walking and biking. The neighborhood features paved, privately maintained roads surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Conveniently located near the shopping, dining and everyday services of Airport Road, with easy access to Asheville Regional Airport, I-26 and Hendersonville. Call the listing agent for a walking-tour video.

173 Pisgah Ridge Trail, Mills River

116 Ivy  Road, Mills River
$765,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4422954 MLS
Tucked away in complete privacy just half a mile from High Vista's back entrance, this inviting mountain retreat offers quiet seclusion with everyday convenience—now with fiber optic internet available, so you can enjoy remote work or streaming without missing a beat. Surrounded by woods with seasonal winter views, the home features a spacious wraparound deck ideal for gatherings or simply enjoying the peaceful forest setting. The home is configured with four bedrooms (served by a three-bedroom septic system), offering flexibility for guests, office space, or hobbies. The main floor features the primary suite, a second bedroom and full bath, along with the kitchen, dining space, and a family room with a soaring post and beam ceiling and stone, gas fireplace. Upstairs you'll find another bedroom, a full bath, and a flexible loft, while the lower level includes a spacious guest suite along with the game room. The standout game room is ready for fun from day one—complete with a home cinema projector and eight-foot screen, seating, bar with a built-in beer tap and refrigerator, custom dart board, and an available brand new pool table. Whether hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this space delivers. As an added bonus, a membership to the High Vista Amenities Association is included with the house purchase, providing access to the pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a neighborhood pub, and a full calendar of community events. The home is less than ten minutes from everyday essentials, including a new Publix, an Ingles and four local breweries.

116 Ivy Road, Mills River

56 Devonshire  Drive, Mills River
$995,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4424568 MLS
Welcome to 56 Devonshire Drive, an exceptional 4-bedroom, 4½-bath home offering nearly 4,900 square feet of beautifully appointed living space in the desirable High Vista Falls community of Mills River. Thoughtfully designed with a 4BR split-bedroom floor plan, this spacious home offers privacy, flexibility, and abundant room for everyday living, entertaining, and hosting family and guests. Each of the four spacious bedrooms features its own private en-suite bath, creating an ideal arrangement for family, guests, or multigenerational living. The main level features two primary suites, each with its own private balcony overlooking the tranquil backyard and situated perfectly around the heart of the home, showcased by the gorgeous, vaulted ceilings and fireplace upon entering the living room. Generous living and gathering spaces flow naturally to from the front porch to the back with a screened in porch off of the living room, providing an inviting outdoor setting perfect for dining, or relaxing evenings with friends and family, a large dining room, as well as a stunning and spacious kitchen. Upstairs there is a large bonus room above the garage is offering options galore. Currently configured as an office, this additional upstairs space offers exceptional flexibility as a home office, media room, fitness area, studio, hobby space, or additional flex space, and also includes an oversized cedar closet for storage. The finished lower level expands the home's versatility with multiple interior and exterior entrances from the large, covered patio off the back on the home. Stepping into the expansive secondary living area from the backyard, the lower-level recreation area includes a wet bar, and an additional two primary suites with en-suite bathroom and closet offerings on either wing, plenty of storage and even an exercise room. This flexible space is ideal for guests, recreation, extended stays, multigenerational living, or a potential second living arrangement. Enjoy the established community atmosphere and natural beauty of High Vista, where Amenities Association membership is optional and not required to own a home. For just $125 per month, members enjoy access to an impressive collection of recreational, social, and lifestyle amenities, including the clubhouse, swimming pool during swim season (typically May–September), tennis and pickleball courts, community park and putting green, dining privileges at The Robinson Pub, and member events, socials, and community activities. For golf enthusiasts, an exceptional added benefit awaits the next owner: the current seller has already paid the full $3,500 single-member golf initiation fee, which will transfer to the buyer at settlement, subject to applicable club requirements and transfer provisions. All membership levels include unlimited green fees, advance tee time bookings, and full tournament eligibility. Membership Options & Dues: Single Membership: $3,500 Initiation Fee | $200 Monthly Dues Family Membership: $3,500 Initiation Fee | $275 Monthly Dues (Includes primary member, spouse, and dependent children) Young Professional (Under 35): $2,000 Initiation Fee | $200 Monthly Dues Optional Trail Fee & Daily Cart Rates: Single Trail Fee: $1,200 annually Family Trail Fee: $1,500 annually If a Trail Fee is not elected, per-round cart fees are $10 for 9 holes and $20 for 18 holes. With nearly 4,900 square feet, 4 en-suite bedrooms, two main-level primary suites, and two lower-level primary suites, 5 designated outdoor living areas, as well as optional access to an outstanding collection of High Vista amenities, 56 Devonshire Drive offers an exceptional combination of space, versatility, and lifestyle for everyone who is lucky enough to call this house, home.

56 Devonshire Drive, Mills River

99999 Laurel  Drive, Mills River
$899,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4423476 MLS
Modern mountain luxury meets thoughtful, sustainable design in High Vista. This proposed 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath mountain home by Terra Futura Builders is designed to embrace its natural surroundings while offering the comfort, style, and sophistication of a modern mountain retreat. Set on 2.66 wooded acres at the end of a quiet road, this private setting offers a rare sense of seclusion with no drive-by traffic and the peaceful feeling of being immersed in nature. The proposed rustic-modern design combines natural materials, dark architectural accents, expansive windows, and warm, inviting details to create a sophisticated aesthetic that feels perfectly at home in the mountains. A spacious deck with a covered pergola extends the living space outdoors, creating an ideal setting for morning coffee, al fresco dining, entertaining, or relaxing among the trees. The land itself is part of the experience, with mature trees, native mountain laurel, natural rock formations, and established woodland creating a beautiful backdrop. The design is intended to complement the landscape rather than compete with it, with an emphasis on a thoughtful connection between the home and its natural surroundings. Inside, the proposed design emphasizes natural light, clean lines, quality materials, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Terra Futura Builders brings a values-aligned approach to construction, prioritizing sustainable, non-toxic, locally produced, and responsibly repurposed materials whenever practical, while remaining mindful of craftsmanship, functionality, and real-world budgets. Much of the groundwork has already been completed. Geotechnical, survey, and soil studies are in place, and a builder with a clear vision for the property has been selected. Rather than starting from scratch, you have the opportunity to take this thoughtfully developed concept and personalize select details and finishes to create the mountain home they have been searching for but have not found on the market. The property is located within High Vista, a gated mountain community encompassing more than 500 acres of rolling hills, mature forests, and elevated terrain with beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views. Residents who choose to join the optional POA, gain access to Chestnut Mountain Golf Course, located within the community, as well as additional amenities including a mountain-view swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, and putting green. Conveniently located just a short drive from Asheville Regional Airport and within easy reach of Hendersonville, and Brevard, High Vista offers the ideal balance of privacy, recreation, natural beauty, and accessibility. This is a rare opportunity to create a private mountain sanctuary that blends luxury, modern design, intentional craftsmanship, and respect for the land—a home designed not simply to sit in the mountains, but to belong there. This is a proposed new construction with Terra Futura Builders. Buyer will have the opportunity to personalize certain details and finishes. Final plans, specifications, dimensions, landscaping, features, and construction details are subject to change and HOA architectural review and approval. Renderings are conceptual and intended to illustrate the proposed design. Make your mountain home dreams a reality!

99999 Laurel Drive, Mills River

643 Mill Ridge  Drive, Mills River
$1,450,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4419337 MLS
Set on 2.9 wooded acres, this spacious 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers an impressive combination of privacy, architectural character, flexible living space, and exceptional outdoor surroundings. From the front patio, enjoy mountain views before stepping inside to generously sized rooms filled with natural light, hardwood floors, and soaring ceilings. The primary suite, office, and family room all feature vaulted ceilings, adding to the home's open and airy feel, while multiple living areas provide plenty of room for entertaining, working from home, or simply spreading out. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a large center island, and plenty of workspace, while the expansive main-level primary suite includes a spacious bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, huge separate shower with his/hers closets. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide plenty of space for family and guests. The lower level adds even more usable space, offering flexibility for recreation, hobbies, a home gym, or additional living areas. With its substantial footprint and timeless architectural details, the home is ready for its next owner to bring their own style and personal touches. Outside is where this property truly distinguishes itself. Extensive landscaping, stone retaining walls, fire pit, winding pathways, an artificial waterfall, and a gathering/dining area create a private setting that feels tucked into the mountains. Multiple outdoor gathering spaces provide opportunities to entertain, relax, and enjoy the wooded surroundings. Parking is equally impressive, with two driveways, a two-car garage on the main level, an additional one-car garage on the lower level, and plenty of additional parking for guests. With 2.9 acres, mountain views, abundant living space, distinctive outdoor features, and room to make it your own, this property offers a rare opportunity to create an exceptional Western North Carolina retreat.

643 Mill Ridge Drive, Mills River

168 S Country  Lane, Mills River
$650,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4422309 MLS
Feel like you’ve won the home search lottery at 168 S Country Lane, a rare Mills River property that checks all the boxes buyers search for but seldom find in one place. No HOA, 1.37 private acres, highly usable yard, extensively updated home, flexible bonus space, outbuilding with power, and an incredibly convenient location are just the beginning. Carefully remodeled from top to bottom, this home is truly move-in ready with major improvements already completed, including an updated roof and HVAC system, encapsulated crawlspace, and thoughtful custom touches throughout. Inside, hardwood flooring, custom ceilings, accent walls, and a stone fireplace create a warm and welcoming feel. The beautifully updated kitchen features soft-close cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and updated en-suite bath, while both guest bedrooms are generously sized and share an impressively renovated hall bathroom. Downstairs, a large bonus room with half bath and its own exterior entrance offers incredible flexibility for a home office, game room, exercise space, or comfortable accommodations for out-of-town guests. The basement also features a 50-amp outlet, providing the possibility to plug in your RV right at home. Outside is where this property continues to set itself apart. The 1.37-acre lot feels more like a private park than a yard, with mature trees, abundant usable open space, and plenty of room to garden, play, entertain, or simply enjoy the privacy. With no HOA, you have the freedom to make the property your own. Expansive decks adds outdoor living space, while the fully wired shed offers electricity, excellent storage, workshop potential, and the ability to accommodate barn-related uses. Tucked away in a peaceful, private setting without sacrificing convenience, 168 S Country Lane is centrally located in Mills River with easy access to Hendersonville, Asheville, Brevard, and the outdoor recreation of Western North Carolina. Updated, private, usable acreage, no HOA, flexible living space, storage, RV capability, and a convenient location.....this is the combination you've been looking for!

168 S Country Lane, Mills River

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