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$850,000

Mill Spring, NC 28756
Listed by Tara Nelon · Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
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About this home

Discover 42.25 serene acres of beautiful mixed forest in scenic Polk County, offering land ideal for a private estate, farm, or equestrian retreat. The property's natural topography lends itself perfectly to multiple building sites and open pasture potential, making it a dream for nature enthusiasts, horse lovers, and those seeking space and privacy. Unrestricted, this private paradise provides endless opportunities! Whether you envision a custom home, equestrian setup, recreational getaway, or short-term rental investment. Enjoy the peaceful countryside while remaining conveniently located near Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Hendersonville, Asheville and The Tryon International Equestrian Center. A rare opportunity to own a versatile tract with exceptional location and flexibility.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4337266
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
158
On market date
January 21, 2026
Stories
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Total bathrooms
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Location

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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Polk Central Elementary School
3.81 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
341
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Polk County Schools
Middle
Polk County Middle School
1.91 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
497
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Polk County Schools
High
Polk County Early College
4.26 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
60
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Polk County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Mill Spring'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).

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Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.3 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
3 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Mill Spring, from live MLS data.

On the market 158 days -- 89 fewer days than Mill Spring's current average of 247 days.
For reference, the median list price across 158 active listings in Mill Spring right now is $242,500.

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$170,000 down
$680,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,410
Property tax (est.)$708
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 28, 2026.

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.