Mars Hill
North CarolinaWelcome to Mars Hill
Mars Hill is a town located 15 miles due north of Asheville with an elevation of 2,310 feet. It is home to Mars Hill University, a private, liberal arts college with just over a thousand undergraduate students. The town has a rich music history as it was the birthplace of Bascom Lamar Lunsford, the “Minstrel of the Appalachians.â€
There are several great food options downtown! Start your morning off right with a delectable simple black coffee, a fancy espresso, some fruity tea or a refreshing smoothie, with your pastry from Camden’s Coffee House. Or gather with friends and family to enjoy a cold beer, live music or a movie at Mars Theatre Brewing Company at the Mars Hill Theatre. This renovated theatre boasts an impressive selection of brews and makes some excellent dishes including pulled-pork sandwiches and nacho platters!
There are tons of great hikes just minutes from downtown! Check out this list thanks to AllTrails.
Take a day trip to Hot Springs Resort and Spa. They feature jetted hot tubs, positioned outside along the banks of Spring Creek and the French Broad River; tubs are supplied with a continuous flow of World Famous Natural Hot Mineral Waters.
Want to stay around town and enjoy some live music? Check out this event calendar!
Planning to stay a while? Check out these farmers markets and stock your pantry with local produce and products.
Featured Listing:
MARS HILL, NC 28754
$349,000
This private, dreamy home set amongst rolling pastures and long-range mountain vistas provides convenience to downtown Mars Hill with a rural experience. One-level living with several accessibility features such as grab bars, and a deck ramp make this a home run for everyone. This property checks so many boxes, which is what makes it so magical. The covered rocking chair back deck offers ample outdoor space to enjoy time with family and friends. The view is so incredible and private, you’ll want to make a postcard out of it. Minutes from Main Street, a dream-find for Nature Lovers seeking the pleasures of city life! Don’t forget to explore the standing crawlspace and attic, both offering plenty of additional storage space. This one-owner home with impeccable maintenance history is now available for the first time available ever! Ask for details on the list of upgrades. Make it yours today. Only 30 minutes from the well-known town of Asheville.
Homes for Sale in Mars Hill
110 Red Wolf Lane $489,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| A great opportunity in Madison County! This beautiful log cabin is perched above the trees offering some great views in the winter and enhanced privacy in the Summer. Fall is also a special time here with the cooler temperatures and gorgeous, crisp colors our mountains are known for! This cabin is located about one mile (around the corner) from the new Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort and ski lodge – a popular favorite among visitors and locals alike. This home has plenty of space which includes a fully finished basement that was previously used as a Short Term Rental with separate entrance. The daylight, walkout basement has two rooms used as bedrooms, two full bathrooms, plus a nice living area. The Primary Suite is located on the Main level and has en-suite bath. The stone, gas log fireplace is the centerpiece of the living area and keeps the cabin cozy on the cooler nights. An open concept kitchen/dining/living area is great for entertaining and staying connected. You’ll love the kitchen island/breakfast bar. Direct access from the living room to the upper covered deck (there are two covered decks!) to take in the views and relax! The upper level features a spacious loft and another nice bedroom with en-suite bath. For the automotive enthusiast, carpenter, or hobbyist – don’t miss the new garage/workshop. The concrete pad is ready for an automotive lift, and it is fully wired to support welding, etc with 220V plug. There are two large bay doors and a personnel door for access – this is a very nice space with plenty of room for all the toys. This would make a great primary residence, vacation home or investment property. Convenient to I-26 and a short drive to Mars Hill, or Asheville and East Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of Western NC, make this cabin your own dream come true. Even better - this home conveys with a Seller paid Home Warranty for a year after purchase! Make sure to see the property video here: https://listings.wncrealestatephotography.com/videos/0195c90d-118a-72f5-8d39-97aaf0625580 | Basic Information
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