Mars Hill Homes with Cleared Lot Description

Mars Hill Homes with Cleared Lot Description

Welcome to Mars Hill, North Carolina – a hidden gem nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Madison County. With its rich history, vibrant community, and stunning natural landscapes, Mars Hill offers a unique blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly locals, this quaint town is an ideal place for families, retirees, and nature enthusiasts alike.

Mars Hill is home to the renowned Mars Hill University, which adds a youthful energy to the area and fosters a strong sense of community through various events and activities. The town is surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, lush forests, and an abundance of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, and fishing. Whether you’re exploring the scenic trails of the Appalachian Trail or enjoying a leisurely afternoon at one of the local parks, Mars Hill is a paradise for outdoor lovers.

When it comes to real estate, Mars Hill boasts a variety of homes, including properties with cleared lots that provide a blank canvas for your dream home. These cleared lots offer ample space for building your ideal residence, whether it’s a cozy cabin retreat or a modern family home. With the backdrop of the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, your new home will be a sanctuary where you can unwind and connect with nature.

Discover the charm of Mars Hill, where community spirit and natural beauty come together to create the perfect setting for your next chapter. Explore the opportunities that await you in this enchanting town!

Newest Mars Hill Homes with Cleared Lot Description

$489,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 4406228 MLS ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this adorable 2021 cottage, immaculately maintained on 1.34 peaceful, gently rolling acres near Mars Hill University. With clean lines, contemporary design, and partial close-range mountain views, the property offers a wonderful balance of modern style and comfortable mountain living. The spacious grounds provide plenty of sun and room for gardening, enjoying nature, and outdoor recreation, all with added privacy. The inviting front porch is the perfect place for enjoying morning coffee, listening to the rain, or simply taking in the pastoral view of grazing horses nearby. Inside, an open floor plan with a vaulted ceiling, soft neutral finishes, and abundant natural light create a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere. The living room features a gas fireplace with a stylish tile surround, adding warmth and character to the home. Conveniently located on the main level, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet, linen closet, laundry nook, double vanities, and a tub-and-shower combination. The lower level offers two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, access to the back patio and yard, and a one-car garage. Enjoy birdsong from the back patio, peaceful mountain views, and wonderful space between neighbors. Warm, modern, and quietly sophisticated, this sun-filled cottage offers an appealing blend of privacy, charm, and convenience in a beautiful country setting.

38 Sunrise Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty. laura@mymosaicrealty.com

$289,900
3 Beds 2 Baths 4407944 MLS ACTIVE Status
Think affordable mountain living means choosing between location, condition, or space? Not here. Built in 2024 in Mars Hill, this meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers bright, comfortable, one-level living. It is the kind of property buyers keep hoping to find: a nearly new home, low-maintenance living, mountain views, usable outdoor space, and convenient access to the places you need to be. Inside, the open living, dining, and kitchen areas flow together naturally for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious living room offers plenty of room to gather, while multiple windows bring in natural light and views of the surrounding greenery. The kitchen is both practical and inviting, with generous cabinet and counter space, coordinating appliances, and a large center island that provides additional prep space and casual seating. The adjoining dining area opens directly to the rear deck, making it easy to grill, dine outside, or step out and enjoy the fresh mountain air. The split-bedroom floor plan gives the primary suite added privacy. Two additional bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home near the second full bath, offering flexibility for guests, a home office, hobbies, or everyday household needs. A dedicated laundry area keeps household tasks organized without taking space away from the main living areas. Outside, the new front and rear decks extend the living space and create inviting places to relax. Start your morning on the front deck while taking in the mountain views, or unwind on the rear deck at the end of the day. The manageable yard offers usable space for pets, gardening, or play without becoming a full-time maintenance project. Ample driveway parking provides room for multiple vehicles, and the outbuilding conveys, offering excellent storage for tools, lawn equipment, seasonal items, and outdoor gear. The home is served by city water and a private septic system approved for three bedrooms. With newer systems, low-maintenance finishes, and meticulous care throughout, the next owner can focus on settling in rather than immediately taking on repairs and upgrades. The location makes this opportunity even more appealing. Mars Hill University and I-26 are approximately five minutes away, placing groceries, shops, restaurants, and everyday conveniences within easy reach. Downtown Weaverville is less than 15 minutes away, offering even more dining, shopping, and services, along with convenient access to the future AdventHealth hospital campus now under construction, while still allowing you to come home to the quieter pace and mountain scenery of Madison County. Whether you are searching for your first home, your next home, or a simpler way to enjoy Western North Carolina, 132 E View Drive offers a hard-to-find combination of newer condition, practical space, attractive outdoor areas, useful storage, mountain views, and convenience. Multiple financing options are available; contact agent for details. The furniture may also be negotiated with a favorable offer, creating the possibility of an even easier move. Schedule your private showing and discover just how attainable mountain living can be.

132 E View Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of NorthGroup Real Estate LLC. brandiyoungrealestate@gmail.com

$125,000
4407481 MLS ACTIVE Status
Nestled in the heart of Western North Carolina, this beautiful 5.8 acre mountain property has already been thoughtfully prepared for your dream home or private cabin retreat. A graded driveway leads to a spacious homesite perched at over 3,600 feet in elevation, where expansive east-southeast-facing mountain views create the perfect setting for sunrise mornings and cool summer evenings. Many of the early development steps have already been completed. The property previously received a septic and well permit in 2013. Electric and high-speed fiber optic internet are available at the road, making it easier to bring your mountain vision to life. The homeowners' association exists solely to maintain the private roads, with no additional HOA amenities or oversight. Protective Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) are in place to help preserve the community's character and property values. Homes must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of heated living space, offering flexibility for anything from a cozy mountain retreat to a spacious custom home. The property may also be subdivided into parcels of one acre or larger, and there are no restrictions on animals. Outdoor recreation is right at your doorstep. Located just minutes from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort, Wolf Laurel Country Club, an Appalachian Trail trailhead, world-class trout fishing, and kayaking on the French Broad River, this property offers year-round adventure in every direction. Despite its peaceful, private setting, you're only 10 minutes from I-26 and just 30 minutes from the restaurants, shopping, arts, and entertainment of vibrant downtown Asheville. Whether you're planning a full-time mountain residence, a vacation getaway, or an investment property, this exceptional homesite offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and breathtaking mountain scenery.

220 Screaming Eagle Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. Move2TheMountains@gmail.com

$990,000
3 Beds 4 Baths 4406923 MLS ACTIVE Status
Some homes are built to fit neatly into a category. This one was built to be remembered. Perched atop a mountain in the heart of Western North Carolina, this remarkable three-bedroom log home is for the buyer who has always dreamed of owning a true mountain cabin only on a much grander scale. Rich wood, massive hand-hewn beams, stonework and a striking central fireplace give the home its authentic character, while walls of windows frame the surrounding mountains and bring the landscape into nearly every gathering space. From the front porch, the ever-present view of Big Bald Mountain becomes part of daily life, changing with the light, weather and seasons. The expansive, multi-level floor plan offers an extraordinary amount of room for family and friends. The main level features generous living, dining and kitchen areas that flow together for entertaining, plus a pantry and access to an approximately 44-foot-long deck. Upstairs, the private bedroom spaces are complemented by a dedicated office, multiple bathrooms, a balcony and dramatic overlooks into the living areas below. The lower level feels like a destination of its own, with a large family room centered around a second fireplace, a game room, laundry, utility rooms, and additional flexible spaces for hobbies, recreation or spillover guests. Outside, covered porches, open decks, stone terraces and expansive acreage create a private mountaintop retreat surrounded by hardwood forest and long range mountain scenery. It feels wonderfully removed from the noise of everyday life, yet it is only approximately five minutes from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort, offering winter skiing, year-round fine dining at Smoke & Timber and a summertime downhill bike park scheduled to open in August 2026. Wolf Laurel’s acclaimed high elevation golf course is also nearby, along with Mars Hill, Burnsville and convenient access to Interstate 26. Asheville Regional Airport and Tri-Cities Airport near Johnson City, Tennessee, are each approximately 45 minutes away. This is not an ordinary cabin and it is not meant for an ordinary buyer. It is a home for large gatherings, long weekends that turn into entire seasons, quiet mornings overlooking Big Bald and evenings spent around the fire. For someone who has always imagined owning a substantial, authentic mountain retreat with room for everyone, this may be the place where that dream finally takes shape.

1185 & 1115 Black Bear Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive. carrieleehoffman@remax.net

$4,990,000
4397616 MLS ACTIVE Status
Discover one of Western North Carolina's most extraordinary legacy properties. Spanning approximately 269 acres in the scenic mountains of Madison County, NC, this rare estate encompasses five existing residences, and offers an unrivaled combination of privacy, versatility, and long-term investment potential. Whether your vision is a private mountain retreat, equestrian estate, legacy family compound, boutique hospitality venture, corporate retreat, conservation property, or a thoughtfully planned development, this remarkable property offers the scale, valuable existing infrastructure, and natural beauty to bring it to life. Enjoy breathtaking long-range mountain views, rolling pastureland, wooded hiking and ATV trails, abundant wildlife, unmatched privacy, and countless potential home sites throughout the estate. The existing residences provide immediate flexibility for extended family, caretakers, guest accommodations, or rental income while preserving incredible opportunities for future growth. Conveniently located just outside the charming town of Mars Hill, with easy access to Asheville, Hatley Pointe, Wolf Laurel, skiing, hiking, and year-round outdoor recreation, this is a once-in-a-generation chance to own one of Western North Carolina's most significant large-acreage mountain estates. The property includes four move-in ready log homes plus an additional ranch-style residence, providing exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, staff housing, or income-producing rentals. Additional improvements include a large workshop/garage with an apartment, a picturesque pond, and a massive greenhouse, each ready to be restored. Over a mile of paved roads dissect the acreage with gated access on both the eastern and western boundaries. Underground utilities throughout the property provide a rare foundation for future expansion. Beyond the improvements, multiple rolling pastures give way to hundreds of acres of mature hardwood forest, where an extensive network of trails winds through peaceful valleys and along scenic ridgelines. Please NO DRIVE BYS and do not disturb the tenants.

961 Wilson Branch Road, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Asheville Realty Group. INFO@AshevilleRealtyGroup.com

$4,990,000
4397613 MLS ACTIVE Status
Discover one of Western North Carolina's most extraordinary legacy properties. Spanning approximately 269 acres in the scenic mountains of Madison County, NC, this rare estate encompasses five existing residences, and offers an unrivaled combination of privacy, versatility, and long-term investment potential. Whether your vision is a private mountain retreat, equestrian estate, legacy family compound, boutique hospitality venture, corporate retreat, conservation property, or a thoughtfully planned development, this remarkable property offers the scale, valuable existing infrastructure, and natural beauty to bring it to life. Enjoy breathtaking long-range mountain views, rolling pastureland, wooded hiking and ATV trails, abundant wildlife, unmatched privacy, and countless potential home sites throughout the estate. The existing residences provide immediate flexibility for extended family, caretakers, guest accommodations, or rental income while preserving incredible opportunities for future growth. Conveniently located just outside the charming town of Mars Hill, with easy access to Asheville, Hatley Pointe, Wolf Laurel, skiing, hiking, and year-round outdoor recreation, this is a once-in-a-generation chance to own one of Western North Carolina's most significant large-acreage mountain estates. The property includes four move-in ready log homes plus an additional ranch-style residence, providing exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, staff housing, or income-producing rentals. Additional improvements include a large workshop/garage with an apartment, a picturesque pond, and a massive greenhouse, each ready to be restored. Over a mile of paved roads dissect the acreage with gated access on both the eastern and western boundaries. Underground utilities throughout the property provide a rare foundation for future expansion. Beyond the improvements, multiple rolling pastures give way to hundreds of acres of mature hardwood forest, where an extensive network of trails winds through peaceful valleys and along scenic ridgelines. Please NO DRIVE BYS and do not disturb the tenants.

961 Wilson Branch Road, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Asheville Realty Group. INFO@AshevilleRealtyGroup.com

$675,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 4401902 MLS ACTIVE Status
This property offers so many things increasingly hard to find. If you have been searching for a home with substance, character and a true sense of place, this property is your destination. Set in a peaceful farm setting of the mountains of WNC, this one level living home offers the kind of quality-over-quantity appeal that stands apart from newer, mass produced houses. This home was built in an era when quality materials, thoughtful construction and lasting craftsmanship mattered. Surrounded by the beauty and rhythm of the countryside, this property reflects the deep roots of community and a way of life grounded in tradition, hard work, and pride of ownership. Enjoy the perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort with upgrades such as dual zoned HVAC units. Crafted with care and attention to detail, the home features locally sourced, indigenous materials throughout. Highlights include rare hardwoods, such as oak, walnut, extinct wormy chestnut, native marble and natural appalachian stone from the surrounding region, adding character and timeless beauty to every room and a seamless flow to your outside spaces. A home like this isn't about trends, it is about permanence, character and the kind of craftsmanship that lasts. Immaculately maintained inside and out. The home's current design of 4BR/3 baths, also offers excellent potential for caretaker quarters, multigenerational living, or private guest accommodations. With its spacious layout and full unfinished basement ready for expansion, the property lends itself well to creating a separate living area for a caretaker, extended family member, long term guest or even potential rental income, while still preserving privacy and functionality within the house. If you are drawn to the quiet life, the charm of a long established area, sitting on your front porch taking in all the sights and sounds of nature in the sunshine or on the back patio in the shade listening to the babbling creek below, owning not just a house but a home with character and integrity, this property is for you. Enjoy the best of both worlds with quick (less than 1 mile) access to I26, commuting and travel are easy and a short driving distance to Asheville Regional Airport, as well as other nearby destinations such as Johnson City, Burnsville, Boone, and Banner Elk. Outdoor and art enthusiast will enjoy the proximity to the year around exhibits and events. Schedule your showing today to come and experience this great property for yourself.

1617 California Creek Road, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Teresa B Brown. shandra@teresabbrown.com

$319,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 4399321 MLS ACTIVE Status
Charming Duplex-Style Home in the Heart of Mars Hill Enjoy the convenience and charm of this well-maintained single-family home that shares one common wall with the adjoining duplex unit. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom, this home offers a functional layout perfect for comfortable living or investment. The open floor plan creates a bright and welcoming living space, complete with a cozy fireplace that serves as the focal point of the living area. A covered front porch provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Outside, you'll find a fenced yard, paved driveway, and attached carport for added convenience. All kitchen appliances are included, making this home move-in ready. Ideally located within walking distance of downtown Mars Hill and Mars Hill University, this property offers exceptional versatility. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a mountain getaway, or an income-producing rental investment, this home checks all the boxes. Property Features: 2 bedrooms, each with a private full bath Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area Cozy fireplace Covered front porch Fenced backyard Carport Paved driveway Appliances included Walking distance to downtown Mars Hill and Mars Hill University Excellent opportunity for a full-time residence, vacation home, or rental property Laundry room adjoins one of the bathrooms. Don't miss this opportunity to own a low-maintenance property in one of Western North Carolina's most desirable small-town locations!

256A Bruce Road, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Carolina Mountain Realty, Inc.. alton@carolinamtnrealty.com

$429,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 4394576 MLS ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Set against a backdrop of gorgeous long-range mountain views and situated on a level half-acre lot with an expansive privacy-fenced backyard, this inviting home offers the perfect balance of peaceful surroundings and everyday convenience. Located less than five minutes from downtown Mars Hill, the property enjoys a setting that feels wonderfully removed while remaining close to local restaurants, shopping, and Mars Hill University. Inside, fresh interior paint, beautiful hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, updated recessed lighting, and new double-hung windows throughout create a bright and welcoming atmosphere filled with natural light. The open layout brings together the living room, dining area, and kitchen, where new granite countertops, a tile backsplash, stainless appliances, abundant cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and updated light fixtures in the kitchen and dining area add warmth and character. The exceptionally spacious primary suite offers dual vanities and an oversized walk-in closet. Outside, the large backyard provides ample space to enjoy the outdoors, while the refreshed rear deck offers the perfect place to take in the breathtaking mountain views. A new rear door adds to the home's recent improvements, while the seller states that the roof and HVAC system were replaced by the previous owner approximately 2½ years ago, offering valuable peace of mind for years to come. All of this is complemented by a location just 10 minutes from Weaverville and approximately 20 minutes from downtown Asheville.

395 Spring Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. Marie@MarieReedTeam.com

$619,000
2 Beds 1 Baths 4390706 MLS ACTIVE Status
Unrestricted WNC acreage with a pond, barn, pasture, wooded build sites, and mountain views - this is the kind of property buyers search years to find. Tucked in the mountains of Mars Hill, just minutes from I-26, the Tennessee/North Carolina line, downtown Mars Hill, and within an easy drive to Asheville and Johnson City, this rare property offers the perfect blend of privacy, accessibility, and possibility. Set on 19.16 acres per deed/GIS, the land is a beautiful mix of open pasture, rolling meadow, wooded acreage, creek frontage, and usable spaces that invite big vision. Multiple potential build sites are tucked throughout the wooded acreage and open land, offering options for a future primary residence, guest cabins, a family compound, hobby farm, retreat property, or short-term rental concept. The landscape gives you the privacy buyers want without feeling isolated, and the setting delivers that unmistakable Appalachian charm - pasture, water, woods, mountain air, and room to breathe. The classic red barn anchors the property and creates an incredible focal point. Use it for storage, animals, equipment, a workshop, creative studio, or explore future possibilities such as an event space, wedding venue, gathering barn, or rustic retreat feature, subject to county approvals and permits. With no known restrictions, the property opens the door to ideas that many mountain properties simply cannot offer. Bring the horses, goats, chickens, gardens, bees, tractors, tools, or business vision. This is a property that can evolve with you. The existing home offers immediate use while you dream, plan, build, renovate, expand, or simply enjoy the land as it is. With 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a sunroom, wood floors, stone and tile details, and a peaceful setting, it has the character of an old mountain homestead and the flexibility to serve as a primary residence, weekend getaway, rental, caretaker’s cottage, or basecamp while developing the rest of the acreage. A private pond, bold creek, fenced pasture, fire pit, barn, shed, and outbuildings add to the function and charm. This property speaks to buyers who want more than a house. It speaks to those looking for land with purpose - homesteaders, investors, builders, outdoor enthusiasts, equestrian buyers, retreat creators, Airbnb hosts, multi-generational families, and anyone dreaming of a private mountain property with room to create something meaningful. Imagine mornings by the pond, evenings in the pasture, trails through the woods, cabins tucked into the trees, a garden near the creek, livestock in the field, guests gathering by the barn, or a future mountain home placed perfectly to take in the view. Whether your dream is a private estate, income-producing retreat, wedding or event concept, mini-farm, family compound, or legacy property to hold for generations, this Mars Hill acreage gives you the canvas. Convenient to Mars Hill University, Wolf Laurel, skiing, hiking, rafting, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville dining and medical services, and East Tennessee amenities, the location is one of the property’s strongest advantages. You can feel away from it all while still being connected to everything that makes Western North Carolina so desirable. Properties with this combination of unrestricted acreage, pasture, water features, barn, buildable land, existing home, mountain setting, and convenient location are increasingly hard to find. This is not just a listing—it is an opportunity to own a true Appalachian legacy property with room for your vision to grow. Dream big. Build bold. Bring your plans. This one is special.

12892 Us 23 Highway, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of NorthGroup Real Estate LLC. brandiyoungrealestate@gmail.com

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