Mills River Homes with Flood Fringe Area Lot Description

Welcome to Mills River, North Carolina—a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Henderson County. Known for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant community spirit, Mills River offers a perfect blend of rural charm and modern conveniences. With its stunning mountain views and lush greenery, this quaint town is an ideal destination for those seeking a serene lifestyle while still being close to the amenities of Asheville and Hendersonville.

Mills River is celebrated for its outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking trails, fishing spots, and nearby waterfalls, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. The area is also home to several local breweries, farms, and artisan shops, providing a unique taste of Southern culture and hospitality. The friendly community here is always ready to welcome newcomers, making it easy to feel at home.

When it comes to real estate, Mills River offers a variety of housing options, including charming single-family homes and spacious estates. Many properties are situated within flood fringe areas, which can be a crucial consideration for potential buyers. These lots may provide unique opportunities for landscaping and outdoor living, but it’s essential to understand the implications of living in such areas. Our local experts are here to guide you through the intricacies of home buying in Mills River, ensuring you find the perfect property that meets your needs.

Whether you're looking to settle down or invest, Mills River is a place where you can create lasting memories. Explore the beauty and warmth of this vibrant community, and discover why so many are proud to call Mills River home!

Newest Mills River Homes with Flood Fringe Area Lot Description

$725,000

4386182 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Mills River, almost 25 acres! This land is ideally situated and convenient to Asheville, Hendersonville and Brevard. Only minutes away from the national forest, breweries, shopping and dining. Whether you enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain, biking, or camping, you will love this peaceful location. This is a hunting and fishing paradise with abundant wildlife in the lush meadows and woods. Boylston Creek (which runs through the middle of the lower fields) is great for fishing and swimming. Most of the property has already been fenced. This land has Farm status and therefore lower taxes. Bring your horses, cattle and other livestock. Make your own hay and be self-sustaining.

000 Cook Lane Unit #24.87 Acres, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles. angelac@C21ml.com

$1,475,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4386151 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Mills River. 25 acres ideally situated and convenient to Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard. Only minutes away from the national forest, breweries, shopping and dining. Whether you enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain, biking, or camping you will love this peaceful location. Live in the existing home or build your dream home. Three-bedroom two-bath home is move-in ready with new paint inside and out, newer flooring, and decks. It has a three bay workshop/barn. Grading has been completed for building another home and barn. You will be impressed with the incredible views in every direction. This is a hunting and fishing paradise with abundant wildlife in the lush meadows and woods. Currently on a shared well, but water rights will not transfer. New well must be drilled.

128 Cook Lane Unit #(25 Acres), Mills River

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles. angelac@C21ml.com

$617,700

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4355749 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Nestled on 2.33 acres in desirable Mills River, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, usability, and convenience—just minutes to grocery stores, restaurants, parks, schools, medical facilities, and local breweries. Inside, the open kitchen, family room, and dining area flow seamlessly and open to a spacious back deck, making entertaining a breeze. Outside, enjoy a beautiful setting with a large, flat yard ideal for gardening, play, or gatherings, plus a peaceful creek bordering one side of the property. A portion of the yard is fenced—perfect for pets and little ones. With room to spread out and an unbeatable location, this is the Mills River lifestyle you’ve been waiting for.

61 Rolling Hills Road, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Ivester Jackson Blackstream. ellen@ijbproperties.com

$5,550,160

4329922 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

Presenting an exceptional 63-acre commercial development opportunity in the heart of Mills River, North Carolina. One of Western North Carolina’s fastest-growing and most strategically positioned commercial and industrial markets. Located at 32 School House Road, this expansive tract offers a unique combination of scale, zoning versatility, access to public utilities, and proximity to major regional transportation assets. Zoned MR-NC (Neighborhood Commercial), the property supports a wide array of commercial, service-oriented, and mixed-use development possibilities, with the potential for rezoning or conditional approvals for larger commercial or industrial concepts. This flexibility makes the site highly attractive for investors, developers, and end-users seeking a significant presence in a market experiencing sustained industrial and commercial demand. A key feature that sets this property apart is the availability of public water and sewer located adjacent to the tract—a rarity in Mills River, where many large parcels lack utility access. The presence of municipal utilities greatly enhances the development potential and substantially reduces upfront infrastructure costs. The land itself is primarily flat and usable, offering broad, functional acreage suitable for commercial campuses, retail and service centers, flex-industrial development, warehousing, light manufacturing, logistics, research facilities, or mixed-use clusters, subject to Town of Mills River requirements and approvals. The site’s layout and topography provide numerous options for phased development, subdivision, or a single large-scale commercial project. Mills River has emerged as a powerhouse for industrial and commercial activity due to its central location between Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard, as well as its immediate proximity to Interstate 26, U.S. 280, and the Asheville Regional Airport. National and international companies—including Sierra Nevada Brewing, Amazon, FedEx, Pepsi, GF Linamar, and others have invested heavily in this corridor, drawn by excellent transportation access, a stable workforce, logistics advantages, and a pro-business regulatory environment. Industrial and commercial land absorption in Mills River has outpaced supply for years, creating strong long-term value and making large contiguous tracts with utility access increasingly scarce. An old 1850’s colonial home remains on the property; however, it is considered to have no contributory value and is not expected to affect redevelopment plans. The highest and best use of the site lies overwhelmingly in its commercial and industrial potential. With its combination of location, visibility, access, utilities, and sheer acreage, this property represents one of the most compelling development opportunities currently available in Western North Carolina. Whether your vision is a corporate campus, industrial park, commercial center, or an investment hold for future appreciation, 32 School House Road delivers the fundamentals that developers and end-users seek—location strength, infrastructure, zoning flexibility, and market momentum. This is a rare chance to control a legacy-sized tract in a thriving commercial hub poised for continued long-term growth.

32 School House Road, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC. davidleeteam@gmail.com

$2,100,000

4311982 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Mills River. 49.9 acres ideally situated and convenient to Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard. Only minutes away from the national forest, breweries, shopping and dining. Whether you enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain, biking, or camping you will love this peaceful location. Live in the existing home or build your dream home. Three bedroom two bath home is move-in ready with new paint inside and out, newer flooring, and decks. It has a three bay workshop/barn. Grading has been completed for building another home and barn. You will be impressed with the incredible views in every direction. This is a hunting and fishing paradise with abundant wildlife in the lush meadows and woods. Boylston Creek (which runs through the middle of the lower fields) is great for fishing and swimming. Most of the property has already been fenced. This farm has Farm status and therefore lower taxes. Bring your horses, cattle and other livestock. Make your own hay and be self-sustaining.

128 Cook Lane, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles. angelac@C21ml.com

$2,100,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4308839 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

126 & 128 Cook Lane, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles. angelac@C21ml.com

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