Tucked away in the heart of Mills River, this private 4.31-acre retreat offers the perfect blend of seclusion, craftsmanship, and comfort. With 3,687 heated square feet, this custom home features 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, highlighted by soaring ceilings in the great room, an abundance of natural sunlight, and exquisite custom woodwork throughout the interior. Two impressive wood-burning stone fireplaces create warm and inviting gathering spaces, while beautiful stone sidewalks and retaining walls enhance the natural mountain setting. The spacious basement level expands the home's versatility with a large family room, media room, bonus room, and a full bathroom ideal for entertaining, guests, multigenerational living, or recreation space. A detached 1,100-square-foot garage/workshop provides exceptional space for hobbyists, collectors, or additional storage. NO DRIVE BY'S
Active
$899,000
40 Deer Ridge Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
3beds
3,687sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
4.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious basement levelBonus roomAbundance of natural sunlightBeautiful stone sidewalksMedia roomLarge family roomRetaining walls
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Listed by:
Kelly Frady kelly.frady@allentate.com,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North,
Sandra Justus,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4386675
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Media room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Basement Garage Door,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Storage Space
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Great Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,373
- Total interior livable area: 3,687 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,373
- Finished area below ground: 1,314
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch
Lot
- Size: 4.31 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Green Area, Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
- Parcel number: 9946901
- Zoning: MR-30
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Mills River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $244/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $641,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,764
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Everything in home theater except for the screen and projector. Everything in the detached garage except the heater and workbench
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000+82.4%$244/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4386675 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2005 | Sold | $493,000$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,764 | $641,300 |
| 2024 | $2,764 | $641,300 |
| 2023 | $2,764 +11.5% | $641,300 +45.1% |
| 2022 | $2,480 | $442,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $442,000 |
| 2020 | $2,480 +4.1% | $442,000 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $2,381 | $424,400 +19.2% |
| 2018 | $2,381 +18.3% | $356,100 |
| 2017 | $2,012 | $356,100 |
| 2016 | -- | $356,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $356,100 +3.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $344,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $344,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $344,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $344,200 -9.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $381,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $381,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $381,400 +7% |
| 2007 | -- | $356,600 +26% |
| 2006 | -- | $283,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $283,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28759
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mills River ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Rugby MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 8/10West Henderson HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mills River
- Middle: Rugby
- High: West Henderson
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Henderson County
- Mills River
- 28759
- 40 Deer Ridge Rd
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