86 Sterling Drive
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MLS# CAR4401827 · 20 days on market

86 Sterling Drive

Mills River, NC 28759

$319K$292/sqft$10K
Originally listed at $329K
Beds3
Baths1
Sq Ft1,094
Lot1.15 ac
$/SqFt$292
DOM20

Architectural Narrative

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.

At a Glance

Bedrooms3
Full Baths1
Half Baths0
Property TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year Built1965
LevelsOne

Community & Resources

County
Henderson
NC · 28759
High School
West Henderson
Assigned district
Middle School
West Henderson
Assigned district
Elementary
Mills River
Assigned district
Tax Assessed
$137K
County record
$/SqFt
$292
Listed price basis

Property Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1965
Stories / Levels
One
Living Area (SqFt)
1,094
Above Grade SqFt
1,094
Full Bathrooms
1
Lot Size
1.15 acres
Zoning
MR-MU
Parcel #
801038
Tax Assessed Value
$137K

Appliances

None

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating
Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Wood Stove, None
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Laminate, Linoleum, Parquet, Vinyl, Other - See Remarks
Laundry
Inside, Main Level
Water Source
Shared Well
Sewer
Other - See Remarks
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available

Exterior & Parking

Architectural Style
Ranch, Traditional
Construction
Brick Partial, Vinyl, Other - See Remarks
Foundation
Crawl Space
Roof
Metal
Parking
Driveway
Patio / Porch
Covered, Front Porch

Lot Features

ClearedLevelViews

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Long RangeMountain(s)WinterYear Round

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Listing courtesy of Home And Land For Sale · Tarry Crockett · Listed 07/17/2026

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86 Sterling Drive
Mills River, NC · $319K