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Discover the charm of Highland Lake in Mills River, North Carolina, where a variety of homes for sale await. Explore the unique properties and find your dream home nestled in this beautiful mountain community. Frisbee Real Estate offers unparalleled access to the finest homes for sale in Highland Lake.

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The Allure of Highland Lake Homes

Highland Lake presents a distinctive blend of serene mountain living and convenient access to amenities. The homes for sale in this area often feature stunning views and a tranquil atmosphere, making it a highly desirable location. Indeed, the properties here showcase the best of Mills River living. However, finding the perfect home requires careful consideration.

Types of Homes For Sale in Highland Lake

Finding Your Perfect Match

From cozy cottages to spacious family homes, the selection of homes for sale in Highland Lake is diverse. Consider your lifestyle and preferences as you explore the available properties. Moreover, many homes boast unique architectural details and custom features. Furthermore, Frisbee Real Estate provides expert guidance to navigate the local market. Thus, your search for the ideal home can be more efficient and enjoyable.

Waterfront Homes and Lake Access

For those seeking waterfront properties, Highland Lake offers exceptional opportunities. Imagine waking up to the tranquil sounds of the lake and enjoying direct access for boating and recreation. Nevertheless, even if you are not directly on the water, many homes enjoy stunning lake views. Consequently, the demand for these properties remains high.

Living in the Highland Lake Community

A Sense of Community

Highland Lake is more than just a location; it's a community. Residents enjoy a close-knit atmosphere and a range of social activities. Subsequently, it’s easy to feel at home here. Therefore, living in Highland Lake offers a unique and rewarding lifestyle.

Proximity to Mills River Amenities

While offering a peaceful retreat, Highland Lake is conveniently located near the amenities of Mills River. This includes shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. Similarly, Asheville is just a short drive away, providing access to a vibrant cultural scene. Ultimately, the location offers the best of both worlds: rural tranquility and urban convenience.

Newest Homes for Sale in Highland Lake, Mills River, NC

$29,999
4359508 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Enjoy nature and the beauty of western mountain views when you build your home on this sloping lot located in High Vista Estates. This gated community features a golf course and clubhouse with restaurant, tennis courts with memberships available. Community has a community park with picnic area and playground. Conveniently located with a short drive to the airport and close to schools and shopping .

99999 Cedar Drive Unit #273, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North. jim.tart@allentate.com
$22,000
4356801 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
**PRICED BELOW TAX VALUE! DON'T LET THIS ONE GET AWAY!** Build your mountain dream home on this beautifully wooded cul-de-sac lot in the popular High Vista community in Mills River (https://highvistamillsriver.com). Small stream/creek flows along frontage with easy build area providing gorgeous mountain vistas. Conveniently located between Asheville and Hendersonville and ~10 minutes to the Asheville Regional Airport. Shopping, dining, hiking, sightseeing via the Blue Ridge Parkway or I-26 and more! This highly sought after community features a gated entrance and community park. Enjoy dining and outdoor events at the nearby Sierra Nevada brewery. High Vista is also home to the Chestnut Mountain Golf Club (a separate entity - https://www.chestnutmountaingolf.com/) with 18-hole golf course. Clubhouse dining, community pool, tennis courts and pickle ball available under separate optional memberships (https://www.highvistapoa.com/) .

803254 Ivy Road Unit #219, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Fathom Realty. rbaker@fathomrealty.com
$55,000
4356859 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your dream home on Lot #117 Honey Locust Drive in the gated High Vista community in Mills River, NC! This beautiful 1-acre wooded lot offers gentle topography, mature trees, and winter mountain views, creating the perfect setting for your future home. A 3-bedroom septic permit and survey have already been completed, saving valuable time and money as you begin planning your build. County water, high-speed fiber internet, and cable are available, providing modern connectivity while enjoying mountain living. High Vista is a well-established gated mountain community conveniently located in Mills River, NC, conveniently located between South Asheville and Hendersonville. Residents may choose to join the High Vista Property Owners Association, which offers additional amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, pickleball, playground, and a pub with indoor and outdoor dining and bar service, along with social events throughout the year. Optional membership is also available to the Chestnut Mountain Golf Club, located within the community and featuring an 18-hole golf course. Surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this lot offers privacy, security, and abundant wildlife, while still being close to shopping, dining, breweries, I-26, Asheville Regional Airport, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, and the hiking trails and waterfalls of Pisgah National Forest and Brevard. For information on the HOA Visit: www.highvistamillsriver.com. Info on Property Owners Association can be found at www.highvistapoa.com. Golf Membership available through Chestnut Mountain Golf Club: www.chestnutmountaingolf.com/ Bring your builder and your vision—come experience the value and lifestyle of the High Vista community. Call or text today for more information!

Lot #117 Honey Locust Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks. sharon@walnutcoverealty.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
$1,275,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4355439 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Remarkable Modern Farmhouse in the Coveted “Mills River Crossing” Gated, Lifestyle Community. Discover the ultimate blend of luxury, tranquility, and undeniable value at 717 Daniel Circle Drive. Situated on a premier corner lot within the highly desirable Mills River Crossing gated subdivision, this pristine, single-level modern farmhouse delivers the inviting Western North Carolina lifestyle you've been searching for. 717 Daniel Circle Drive delivers Sophisticated Main-Level Living. You’ll love the airy, light-filled ambiance defined by soaring 12-foot ceilings and the expansive open floor plan. The thoughtfully designed layout features 3 bedrooms, a dedicated office, and a versatile bonus/flex room—perfect for a formal dining room, study, or playroom. The luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat, while the secondary bedrooms boast generous walk-in closets with custom built-ins. At the heart of the home is a chef's culinary showpiece, High-end functional upgrades include a dual HVAC system, a vented gas fireplace, and a whole-house vacuum with "Hide-A-Hose" retractable technology. An Outdoor Entertaining Paradise. Transition effortlessly to an exceptional outdoor living space. The massive screened-in porch features a cozy, inviting outdoor fireplace and a built-in grill with a professional vented hood for year-round cooking, plus endless entertainment possibilities. Beyond the porch, over $50,000 in professional landscaping and hardscaping awaits, including a custom flagstone patio, a vibrant garden, professional yard lighting, and a drip irrigation system. Enjoy watching hawks, wild turkeys and deer from what neighbors say “is the best yard in the subdivision.” Premier Amenities & Ideal Location Mills River Crossing offers a gated entrance, a neighborhood dog park, a playground, walking paths, and a community pavilion with a fireplace and fire pit hosting monthly seasonal socials. Enjoy the perfect balance of mountain seclusion and accessibility, located just minutes from the vibrant attractions of Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is more than a home; it's a great lifestyle. Priced perfectly at market value and ready for its next chapter. Call now to schedule a private tour to this wonderful home in a fantastic “Lifestyle Community.” “Life is better in the mountains.”

717 Daniel Circle Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown. GaryLNeubauer2@yahoo.com
$900,000
4351347 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This amazing tract of land offers a rare opportunity for development in one of the most sought-after areas of Western North Carolina. Ideally located just minutes from all that Mills River and South Asheville have to offer, including Asheville Regional Airport and Pisgah National Forest, the property enjoys easy access via a main paved road while maintaining privacy and natural beauty. The land has been professionally surveyed into a new plat illustrating 8 proposed homesites averaging approximately ±0.75 acres, complemented by a generous 4.44-acre green space designed to preserve open character and enhance long-term value. (Plat reflecting the 8-lot configuration and green space has been prepared but is not yet recorded.) The property features level to gently rolling topography with a mix of pasture and wooded areas, ideal for modern custom homes or a boutique residential development. A rare combination of location, layout, and flexibility in the heart of Mills River.

00 Old Haywood Road, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Connected. markmarshallc21@gmail.com
$125,000
4351053 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
AWESOME LOT IN HIGH VISTA! Enjoy elevated mountain living in the gated, well-appointed community of High Vista! This gorgeous, gently sloping lot is one the few remaining 'phase 1' sites in the development and only seconds from the main gate in a well established cul-de-sac. Situated between Asheville and Hendersonville, this High Vista lot offers partial mountain views, especially during the winter. More pictures to come soon! Separate POA membership to the clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and pub. Golf is an optional separate membership.

85 Shinnecock Drive Unit #7, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Advantage. br142099@gmail.com
$19,900
4349501 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautiful elevated lot featuring mountain views and natural surrounding is conveniently located in sought after, gated community of High Vista. The subdivision offers playground, basketball goal, pavilion and optional membership expands to pool, restaurant, clubhouse and tennis/pickleball courts. Perfect for your custom home for full time living or vacation retreat.

40 Cedar Drive, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Carolina Mountain Sales. christine.capps@carolinamountainsales.com
$195,000
4336376 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to a rare micro-neighborhood opportunity in the heart of Western North Carolina. Conveniently located between Hendersonville, Mills River, and Brevard this thoughtfully planned community features five oversized homesites perched along a gentle ridge, offering the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and everyday convenience. Each lot enjoys excellent year-round sunlight. Mature hardwoods and native flora create a stunning canvas on which to bring your personal dream to life on. Generous lot sizes provide ample space to design your custom home with ample outdoor living areas, all with a peaceful sense of seclusion. Easy-to-navigate roads make access simple and practical, ideal for year-round living or a mountain retreat. The topography is gently sloping offering flexible building sites without the steep grades often found in the mountains Located just minutes from the world-renowned trails, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures of Pisgah National Forest, this property places hiking, biking, fishing, and scenic drives right at your doorstep. Enjoy the serenity of a private mountain setting without sacrificing proximity to recreation and amenities. Build community with friends and neighbors at a shared shelter and firepit, and hike or bike from your backdoor on the ~1 mile neighborhood trail.

Tract 2 Turtle Ridge Trail, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Sarver Realty Group, LLC. christopher@sarver-realty.com
$205,000
4336312 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to a rare micro-neighborhood opportunity in the heart of Western North Carolina. Conveniently located between Hendersonville, Mills River, and Brevard this thoughtfully planned community features five oversized homesites perched along a gentle ridge, offering the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and everyday convenience. Each lot enjoys excellent year-round sunlight. Mature hardwoods and native flora create a stunning canvas on which to bring your personal dream to life on. Generous lot sizes provide ample space to design your custom home with ample outdoor living areas, all with a peaceful sense of seclusion. Easy-to-navigate roads make access simple and practical, ideal for year-round living or a mountain retreat. The topography is gently sloping offering flexible building sites without the steep grades often found in the mountains Located just minutes from the world-renowned trails, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures of Pisgah National Forest, this property places hiking, biking, fishing, and scenic drives right at your doorstep. Enjoy the serenity of a private mountain setting without sacrificing proximity to recreation and amenities. Build community with friends and neighbors at a shared shelter and firepit, and hike or bike from your backdoor on the ~1 mile neighborhood trail.

Tract 3 Turtle Ridge Trail, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Sarver Realty Group, LLC. christopher@sarver-realty.com
$225,000
4336389 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to a rare micro-neighborhood opportunity in the heart of Western North Carolina. Conveniently located between Hendersonville, Mills River, and Brevard this thoughtfully planned community features five oversized homesites perched along a gentle ridge, offering the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and everyday convenience. Each lot enjoys excellent year-round sunlight. Mature hardwoods and native flora create a stunning canvas on which to bring your personal dream to life on. Generous lot sizes provide ample space to design your custom home with ample outdoor living areas, all with a peaceful sense of seclusion. Easy-to-navigate roads make access simple and practical, ideal for year-round living or a mountain retreat. The topography is gently sloping offering flexible building sites without the steep grades often found in the mountains Located just minutes from the world-renowned trails, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures of Pisgah National Forest, this property places hiking, biking, fishing, and scenic drives right at your doorstep. Enjoy the serenity of a private mountain setting without sacrificing proximity to recreation and amenities. Build community with friends and neighbors at a shared shelter and firepit, and hike or bike from your backdoor on the ~1 mile neighborhood trail.

Tract 1 Turtle Ridge Trail, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Sarver Realty Group, LLC. christopher@sarver-realty.com
$900,000
4347606 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A rare development opportunity in Mills River, NC, one of the most sought-after areas of Western North Carolina. Ideally located just minutes from South Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport, and Pisgah National Forest, this property offers the perfect balance of accessibility, privacy, and natural beauty. The land has been professionally surveyed and designed into a proposed 8-lot subdivision, with homesites averaging approximately 0.75 acres. A thoughtfully planned 4.44-acre green space enhances the layout, preserving open views, natural character, and long-term value. (Survey and plat reflecting the 8-lot configuration and green space have been completed but are not yet recorded.) Featuring level to gently rolling topography, the property offers a desirable mix of open pasture and wooded areas, making it ideal for custom homes, a boutique residential development, or an investment hold. Easy access from a paved road adds to the property’s development potential. With strong location fundamentals, flexible layout, and proximity to outdoor recreation, this is a standout opportunity for builders, developers, or investors looking to create a high-quality residential community in a prime Mills River location.

00 Old Haywood Road, Mills River

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Connected. markmarshallc21@gmail.com
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