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
17 Greer Way $420,256 Subdivision: Wolf Laurel  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||
| Located inside the gated community of Wolf Laurel Resort at approximately 4,000 feet in elevation, this mountain cabin retreat blends the warmth and character of classic mountain living with numerous thoughtful updates completed over the years. Positioned just off Wolf Laurel Road on Greer Way, the property offers easy year-round paved access while still maintaining the peaceful wooded setting and relaxed mountain atmosphere buyers seek in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The home features the inviting cabin feel that continues to attract buyers to the mountains, complemented by substantial improvements that enhance both comfort and long-term value. Improvements include a metal roof, updated kitchen appliances including the refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave, renovated kitchen cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and sink, along with a renovated primary bath featuring updated cabinetry, countertops, sinks, tub, tub surround, and flooring. Additional updates include newer upstairs carpet, new skylights in the upstairs bedroom, new decking, exterior pressure washing and painting, and a recently installed water heater. Outdoor living is an important part of the property’s appeal, highlighted by a welcoming covered front porch ideal for enjoying the cool mountain temperatures and peaceful wooded surroundings. The rear patio area also offers excellent potential and is ready for the next owner’s vision to create a private outdoor oasis for entertaining, relaxing, or gathering around the mountain setting. Surrounded by cool mountain air and the natural beauty of Wolf Laurel, the property enjoys convenient access to hiking and biking trails, the Appalachian Trail, golf, tennis, pickleball, and nearby skiing at Hatley Pointe. Residents and guests also enjoy proximity to Smoke & Timber restaurant, the Wolf Laurel Country Club, and Village Club amenities, while Asheville’s restaurants, breweries, shopping, live music, and cultural attractions are located approximately 30 minutes away. Whether utilized as a private mountain getaway, seasonal retreat, investment property, or full-time residence, this updated cabin offers an appealing combination of mountain character, modern improvements, paved access, and resort-style living inside one of Western North Carolina’s premier gated mountain communities. Some amenities may require membership. | Basic Information
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