Year Round Views - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Welcome Home! - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Great Lake and Mountain Views - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Back of Home - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Great Room - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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Dining Area - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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Well Appointed Kitchen - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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Laundry Room on Main Level - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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Lake and Mountain Views - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Primary Bedroom on the Main Level - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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En Suite Bathroom - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Walk in Shower and Garden Bath - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Lower-Level Family Room - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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Wet Bar in Lower Level Family Room - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Flex Room- could be used as an office - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
2nd Primary Suite... - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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...En Suite Bath - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
3rd Bedroom - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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3rd Full Bath - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Bunk Room-4th Bedroom - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Lower-Level Outdoor Space with Hot Tub - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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Covered Parking or Entertainment area  with Extra Storage - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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Sit a while and enjoy the walkway to the lake. - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Private Dock at the Property - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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View of Lake Adger - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Lake Adger-Picnic Pavilion - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Lake Adger- Covered Bridge - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
Floor Plans-Lower Level and Main Level - 1237 South Cove Road, Mill Spring
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$995,000

1237 South Cove Road
Mill Spring, NC 28756
Listed by Ellen Glass · Tryon Foothills Realty
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,411 sqft
Year built
2006

About this home

The Perfect Full-Time Home or Relaxing Lake Getaway! Experience amazing lake and mountain views from this stunning Lake Adger waterfront home, ideally situated on the main channel with a rare and beautiful setting. Nestled on nearly 2 acres, this 4-bedroom, 3½-bath home offers excellent views, plenty of space, privacy, and an inviting open-concept design. The main level features a spacious great room with soaring vaulted ceilings, a beautiful stone fireplace, and an open flow into the dining area and well-appointed kitchen—perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful evenings at home. The primary suite is also conveniently located on the main level and offers a luxurious retreat with its own spacious bath with a walk-in shower, and relaxing garden tub. Downstairs, you'll find an expansive family room that could easily serve as a game room, complete with a wet bar—an ideal space for gatherings, movie nights, or lakeside entertaining. Three generously sized bedrooms provide plenty of room for family and guests, including a second primary suite with its own en-suite bath. An additional full bath completes the lower level. Both levels have expansive covered outdoor living areas-Hot tub included- offering outdoor living at its best. With nearly 2 acres on the lake, mountain and water views, multiple living spaces, and room for everyone, this exceptional Lake Adger property offers the perfect blend of comfort, recreation, and tranquility. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a peaceful weekend retreat, this lakefront home is ready to be enjoyed. Lake Adger is a private community centered around a pristine 438-acre lake with approx. 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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4421708
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Lake Adger
Status
Active
Days on market
17
On market date
September 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
N/A
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
Sunny View Elementary School
2.59 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
123
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Polk County Schools
Middle
Polk County Middle School
2.94 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
5.01 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 17 days -- 194 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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$199,000 down
$796,000 loan
Principal & interest$5,163
Property tax (est.)$829
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 20 days ago.

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