Mars Hill Homes with Mars Hill Elementary School

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 Black Bear Drive, Mars Hill

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

$60,000

4405593 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A rare opportunity to own two adjoining homesites directly along the 18th hole of the Wolf Laurel Country Club golf course. This Western North Carolina mountain property offers the combination buyers are searching for, high elevation land within a gated community, with the added distinction of being situated along Wolf Laurel’s highly regarded golf course. Surrounded by mature hardwoods, this double lot offers an exceptional setting for a custom mountain home overlooking one of the highest elevation golf courses in the eastern United States. Selective clearing may open beautiful golf course and surrounding mountain views while preserving the privacy and natural character that make Wolf Laurel so special. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Mars Hill, these wooded building lots provide a rare opportunity for buyers searching for North Carolina mountain land, mountain-view property or a custom homesite within a private golf community. Wolf Laurel is a gated, 5,300-acre mountain community bordered by the Pisgah National Forest, with elevations reaching approximately 5,000 feet, miles of community roads and trails, and access to the Appalachian Trail from within the gates. Optional memberships provide access to the Wolf Laurel Country Club’s 18-hole championship golf course, clubhouse dining, fitness facilities and social activities, as well as the Village Club’s swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, pavilion and stocked trout pond. Nearby Hatley Pointe offers winter skiing and snowboarding, year-round dining at Smoke & Timber, seasonal events and a lift-accessed downhill mountain bike park scheduled to open in 2026. Located approximately 45 minutes from both Asheville, NC, and Johnson City, TN, with convenient access to Asheville Regional Airport and Tri-Cities Airport. Build your mountain retreat in a setting where golf, outdoor adventure and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains come together.

646 El Miner Drive, Mars Hill

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

$4,990,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4406664 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

$4,990,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4397602 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

$2,585,000

21 Beds ⋅ 4384737 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Investors! Great opportunity for a turn key rental portfolio. 7 new construction homes all rented and under management.

Multi Unit Quinn Hill Lane Unit #94,95,96,79,80,81,100, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Quinn Anderson Real Estate Solutions LLC. bruceanderson13@gmail.com

$625,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4394966 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Stunning 9.66-acre mini farm located just minutes from Wolf Laurel Ski Resort and the Appalachian Trail! This unique 2,197-square-foot rustic cabin offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a spacious floor plan filled with mountain charm. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and distinctive copper sinks. Beautiful stonework leads to an expansive covered wraparound porch overlooking established garden spaces, fruit trees and fenced pastures. Relax on the porch while listening to the peaceful stream flowing along the front of the property. Farm and equestrian features include a 4-stall barn with loft, training arena, multiple storage sheds and a chicken coop. Two spring-fed creeks further enhance the property’s natural beauty. A separate guesthouse/game room offers flexible space for visitors, recreation or potential short-term rental use, subject to applicable regulations. A rare mountain property offering privacy, versatility and outdoor adventure!

1005 Smith Creek Road, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of NextHome Partners. brad@nexthome828.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

$550,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4395864 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Enjoy mountain living at over 3,900 feet in elevation, where cool summer temperatures and cozy winters make every season something to look forward to. Located in the desirable Wolf Laurel community, this inviting home is just minutes from Hatley Pointe Resort and Wolf Laurel Country Club, offering the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and year-round recreation. The main level features a welcoming den with a propane stove and an open kitchen, creating a comfortable space for everyday living or gathering with family and friends after a day of hiking, golfing, or skiing. Built-in cabinetry throughout the home adds warmth, character, and plenty of storage. You'll also find a spacious laundry room with extra workspace and storage, along with a two-car garage that's perfect for vehicles, outdoor gear, or a workshop. Upstairs, the second level offers a large loft with a propane gas log fireplace, making it an ideal spot to relax. This level also includes a spacious bedroom that's already plumbed for a wet bar, giving you the option to create a private guest suite or additional living space. A second bedroom or home office and a full bath provide even more flexibility. Step outside onto the brand-new deck to enjoy the fresh mountain air and beautiful long-range views. The third-floor primary suite is a peaceful retreat with its own full bath and a Juliet balcony overlooking the mountains. Wake up each morning to incredible long-range views and the quiet beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Additional features include a durable metal roof and a whole-house Generac generator for added peace of mind. As part of the gated Wolf Laurel community, you'll have access to amenities including an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and a fitness center. With Hatley Pointe Resort just minutes away, you'll enjoy easy access to skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, and countless other outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, a seasonal mountain getaway, or an investment property, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy everything mountain living has to offer.

119 Fox Den Road, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX RESULTS. lorienglishrealtor@gmail.com

$360,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4395891 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Escape to the charm and tranquility of small-town living while staying conveniently connected to everything Western North Carolina has to offer. Located less than five minutes from the quaint and vibrant town of Mars Hill, this newer-construction home offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and community. Enjoy easy access to the cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities provided by nearby Mars Hill University, while being just 20 minutes from the dining, shopping, entertainment, and healthcare amenities of Asheville. Inside, you'll love the bright open-concept floor plan designed for modern living. Luxury waterproof vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the home, complemented by granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and stylish finishes that create a move-in-ready space. Relax on the inviting front porch—perfect for rocking chairs, a cold glass of lemonade, and taking in the unobstructed view and peaceful surroundings. Situated in a thoughtfully planned community, residents enjoy paved roads, high-speed fiber optic internet, dedicated green space, and the convenience of city services, including water and sewer, free trash pickup, and free curbside recycling. With schools, restaurants, and shopping just minutes away, this home offers an ideal location for those seeking both convenience and a relaxed mountain-town lifestyle. Even better, HOA dues are only $50 annually. Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautiful, low-maintenance home in one of Madison County's most desirable communities. Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautiful, low-maintenance home in one of Madison County's most desirable communities.

40 Quinn Hill Lane, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. chris.tuten@exprealty.com

$629,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4399695 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

One of the best locations in Wolf Laurel. One level contemporary mountain home on golf course, high elevation with tons of windows that makes the home feel light and airy. Vaulted ceilings in great room and kitchen/dining area. Open floor plan with stone wood-burning fireplace, updated kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless appliances and a place for family dining. Year-round mountain views from part. covered wrap around deck. 2 bedrooms and bonus/bedroom, 2 full baths. Primary suite offers mountain views while lying in bed. Wood floors throughout most of the home. Gas heat will keep you warm and cozy in the winter months. This home is immaculate, accessed off private road. Three recently built homes will share your private road. This home is at the end of the cul-de-sac on a landscaped tree covered lot, makes it feel magical. Property is very usable with trails below the home for wildlife and flat parking. Basement area part. encapsulated and storage area. Newer furnace and septic pumped in last few years. This home has been loved and maintained very well. Great spot for full or part time living. Some furnishings to convey, seller will provide list in next few weeks of items that will not convey. New photos, virtual tour and floor plan will be available by 07/14.

1209 Mckinney Gap Drive, Mars Hill

Listing courtesy of Wolf Mountain Realty, Inc.. wolfgirl1360@aol.com

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