Single Family Residence at 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
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Expansive front yard - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Take in this spacious, open & inviting covered front porch. Feel the tranquility of mountain living! - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Swing included! Winter & some summer views of Forge Mountain right from your home. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
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Entry - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings in front of the stunning stone fireplace in the great room. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
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Beautiful & Open Floor Plan - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
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Roomy kitchen with large island that allows for much storage. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
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Primary bedroom - Spacious & full of light! King bed shown here. Look at all that space! - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Primary BR - Alternate view - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Ensuite Bath with primary - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Separate vanities in ensuite bathroom - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
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Bedroom 2 - king bed also shown - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Bedroom 2 - alternate view - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Spacious double closets in 2nd bedroom. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Bathroom 2 - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Laundry/Mud room - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Large sunroom/bonus room overlooks your beautiful, wooded, and private retreat. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Sleeper sofa in this room provides additional sleeping area for guests. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
This room continues to serve as second living area with additional dining option, private office/workspace, or entertaining area. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Enjoy the stillness & serenity from your back deck. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Your own river front access! - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
Part of the property with river front access. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
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S. Mills River Rd on left. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
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Top left corner shows S. Mills River Rd. & river.  Property shown in center. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
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Nestled in the heart of Mills River and surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
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Floor Plan - 144 Old Homeplace Lane, Mills River
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$695,000

144 Old Homeplace Lane
Mills River, NC 28759
Listed by Melissa Pettit · Sentinel Properties, LLC
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,731 sqft
Year built
2006

About this home

Highly sought after Mills River location and rare opportunity to own a beautiful and cozy home set on 3 private acres. This property is tucked away off S. Mills River Rd. with a portion of the 3 acres that come with your own river front access! If you are familiar with Mills River, you know how rare it is to snag a property with river front access. The property is tucked away from the main road, providing the owner with privacy surrounded by nature and local wildlife. Although the home has two bedrooms, it has a 3 BEDROOM SEPTIC and the bonus room can currently be used as a third bedroom. Buyer also has the opportunity to expand and create a true 3-bedroom layout. The home has been meticulously maintained and offers a functional layout that’s perfect for your daily living in the Blue Ridge mountains. Ridge views and a large rocking chair front porch only adds to the charm. This is a special opportunity to enjoy the quiet of country living while still being a short drive to local grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a peaceful getaway, this property captures the essence of relaxed country living.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4361682
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
18
On market date
June 6, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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
9.21 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
6.36 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
12.54 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

29
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Market position

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

On the market 18 days -- 97 fewer 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
$4,335/mo
$139,000 down
$556,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,606
Property tax (est.)$579
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 24, 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.