643 Mill Ridge Drive, Mills River, NC
$1,450,000 · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths · 4,530 sq ft · built 2000
Listing courtesy of NextHome Partners (Greg Eskritt). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
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.
Price in context
- Asking $320 per square foot.
- That is 17% below the $385 median across 16 active $1.5M+ homes in Mills River.
- 9th highest asking price of 16 active $1.5M+ homes in Mills River.
- 4th largest by living area of the 14 with a recorded size.
- No price changes since it was listed.
- 5 days on the market, listed 2026-09-24.
- County tax assessment $917,300; the asking price is 1.58× the assessed value.
- HOA dues $600 (annually).
Location
Neighborhood: Mill Ridge, Henderson County, ZIP 28759.
Assigned schools
- Elementary: Glen Marlow
- Middle: Rugby
- High: West Henderson
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Style
- Contemporary
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Hard Stucco, Stone Veneer
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Bathrooms
- 4 full, 1 half
- Basement
- Bath/Stubbed, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Kitchen & appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven, Washer
- Heating
- Ductless, Heat Pump, Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
- Garage
- 3 spaces
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Exterior
- Fire Pit
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Lot
- Private, Views, Waterfall - Artificial
- Community
- Gated
- County
- Henderson
Comparable homes on the market
- 59 W Bradford Hill Road, Mills River — $1,999,000, 4 bd, 4,070 sq ft, 1.2 mi away
- 10 Old Turnpike Road, Mills River — $2,699,000, 3 bd, 2,740 sq ft, 1.3 mi away
- 467 Butler Farm Road, Mills River — $2,400,000, 1.6 mi away
- 143 Gracie Lane, Mills River — $1,295,000, 4 bd, 4,472 sq ft, 1.8 mi away
- 14 Walnut Drive, Mills River — $1,825,000, 5 bd, 7,658 sq ft, 1.9 mi away
- 227 Pisgah Ridge Trail, Mills River — $2,150,000, 5 bd, 3,502 sq ft, 2.0 mi away
See it privately
Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.