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$2,400,000

71 Happy Valley Drive
Mills River, NC 287759
Listed by Billy Taylor · Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Fletcher
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About this home

Discover the perfect blend of peaceful country living and convenient access to Asheville, Brevard, and Hendersonville. Six parcels make up this multi generational 59 +/- acre parcel. It is just minutes from the Turkey Pen entrance of Pisgah National Forest—an outdoor lover’s paradise with hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking right at your doorstep. Approximately 20+ acres are gentle and level terrain. Whether you're envisioning a private estate, equestrian retreat, or working farm, this land offers the freedom to bring your vision to life. Enrolled in both the Wildlife Conservation Land Program and the Present-Use Value Program, the property also provides valuable tax deferment benefits. At its center sits a well-maintained brick ranch home, surrounded by open fields perfect for grazing, riding, or future home sites. A peaceful pond adds to the charm, offering a serene place to unwind and soak in the natural beauty. Multiple potential building sites. Ideal for a family estate or homesteading and farming.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4312260
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
355
On market date
October 13, 2025
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Hendersonville Elementary
9.49 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
321
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
Henderson County Schools
Middle
Rugby Middle
7.61 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
784
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
District
Henderson County Schools
High
Henderson County Early College
12.7 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
204
Student:teacher ratio
34.0:1
District
Henderson County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Mills River's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

16
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.0 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores1
Parks0
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Mills River, from live MLS data.

On the market 355 days -- 240 more days than Mills River's current average of 115 days.
For reference, the median list price across 97 active listings in Mills River right now is $612,700.

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Est. monthly payment
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$480,000 down
$1,920,000 loan
Principal & interest$12,453
Property tax (est.)$2,000
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 9 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.