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    8826 Boylston Highway, Mills River, NC 28759

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    For Sale
    $1,750,000

    Versatile property with event center, house, lake, and mountain views.

    Type:Special Purpose
    Added:
    Mar 6, 2026
    Days on Market:
    74
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 11:17 pm

    Property Features for 8826 Boylston Highway

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Special Purpose

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1978

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    Listing Contact
    Stephen G. Duncan
    Stephen G. Duncan

    Listing agent Stephen G. Duncan License #123844

    Listing office HOWARD HANNA BEVERLY-HANKS ASHEVILLE-DOWNTOWN

    Listing date Mar 6, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Unique mixed‑use property suitable for event center, camp, campus, or recreational purposes.
    • Enjoy the 5+ acre private pond/lake with lakefront and lake views.
    • Event center with large activity room, full catering kitchen, and public restrooms.
    • House suitable for VRBO/AirBnB, long‑term rental, caretaker residence, or offices.
    • Lower level of event center offers expansion potential with pre‑plumbed locations for bathrooms/kitchens.
    • Sufficient parking for activities or events.

    Overview

    This unique Western North Carolina property offers mixed-use possibilities, suitable for an event center, camp, campus, or recreational facility. It features a 5+ acre pond/lake, an event center, and a house that can be used for VRBO/AirBnB or other purposes. The event center includes a large, spacious activity room, wardrobe/dressing rooms, a service room, a full kitchen for catering, and public restrooms. The lower level offers potential expansion or other uses with an open, unfinished area and multiple locations pre-plumbed for bathrooms/kitchens and storage. The house has multiple potential uses, currently operating as a short-term rental but also suitable for a longer-term rental, caretaker residence, or offices. The lake is restricted to use by adjacent property owners and this property, with no motorized boats or watercraft allowed. An old barn on the property provides storage. The setting is enhanced by distant mountain views, lakefront access, lake views, and sufficient parking for activities or events. This property is ideal for those seeking a versatile space with diverse business opportunities.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Wedding venues

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Auto Repair Shop Hotel & Motel Department Store Accounting Firm Electrical Service Furniture & Home Goods Grocery & Convenience Store Computer & Electronic Repair (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Mills River
    County
    Henderson
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -82.6202
    Latitude
    35.3472

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Wedding venue - Versatile property with event center, house, lake, and mountain views.
    Where is this wedding venue located?
    The property is located at 8826 Boylston Highway Mills River, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,750,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Unique mixed‑use property suitable for event center, camp, campus, or recreational purposes.; **Enjoy the 5+ acre private pond/lake with lakefront and lake views.**; **Event center with large activity room, full catering kitchen, and public restrooms.**
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    Stephen G. Duncan
    Stephen G. Duncan
    Real Estate License ID: 123844
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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