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A hidden Room - 617 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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Deeded Dock at the Property - 617 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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Lake Adger - 617 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Picnic Pavilion - 617 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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$998,000

617 South Cove Road
Mill Spring, NC 28756
Listed by Ellen Glass · Tryon Foothills Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,588 sqft
Year built
2021

About this home

Welcome home to your Waterfront 3-bedroom, 3 bath retreat on Lake Adger. This lovely home is nestled on 2.68 acres in the peaceful Southcove section of Lake Adger. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this wonderful home features an open floor plan highlighted by dramatic cathedral ceilings, beautiful wood beams and a stunning stone fireplace in the great room. The kitchen and dining area offers a large island, abundant cabinetry, pantry, and plenty of room for gathering with family and friends. The main level includes a well-appointed primary suite and office, as well as a second bedroom and bath, providing comfort and convenience for owners and guests alike. The lower level features a generously sized bedroom, full bath, and a large recreation room complete with a wet bar—perfect for a game room, or family room. It also includes a hidden room behind a bookcase plus, a workshop that could easily be used as UTV storage, and an unfinished area for additional storage or future expansion. ***Note***there is a separate electrical panel for the workshop and a RV hookup on the side of the house -compatible with an electric car charger! Lake Adger is a private, gated community centered around a pristine 438-acre lake with 14 miles of shoreline. Residents enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, and an extensive network of scenic walking and equestrian trails that wind through rolling hills, mountain vistas, tranquil streams, and preserved natural beauty. This is mountain-lake living at its finest.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4398379
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Lake Adger
Status
Active
Days on market
27
On market date
July 12, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
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
Polk Central Elementary School
4.78 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
2.47 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
4.48 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).

14
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 27 days -- 184 fewer days than Mill Spring's current average of 211 days.
For reference, the median list price across 176 active listings in Mill Spring right now is $237,000.

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$199,600 down
$798,400 loan
Principal & interest$5,178
Property tax (est.)$832
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 8, 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.