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
197 Cherry Knob Drive $1,450,000 Subdivision: Wolf Laurel  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Welcome to 197 Cherry Knob, a mountaintop masterpiece in the prestigious, gated Wolf Laurel community, where luxury and comfort meet in a 5,300 acre natural sanctuary, surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest, SE Trust Land and the Mars Hill Watershed. This custom-designed retreat offers an open-concept layout with sweeping long-range mountain views from nearly every room. Designed for effortless everyday living, the main level features three spacious bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bath, providing privacy and refinement for residents and guests alike. The light-filled great room flows onto a full-length deck, ideal for entertaining, dining al fresco, or quiet mornings above the clouds. An elevator connects all levels, leading to a lower-level haven with stylish bar and wine cellar, a second primary suite with lavish ensuite and generous walk-in closet, plus a dedicated office with custom built-ins and full bath. Home offered turn key. Set in Wolf Laurel, residents enjoy a true four-season lifestyle surrounded by cool high-elevation air, protected mountain vistas, and abundant recreation. Optional Village Club membership provides access to the pool, sports courts, pickleball, tennis, playground, outdoor pavilion, stocked trout pond, and event center. Optional Wolf Laurel Country Club membership adds an acclaimed 5-star golf course, 24-hour fitness center, restaurant, and bar. Enjoy 50 miles of internal hiking trails, or step onto the Appalachian Trail from multiple community access points. Be sure to take advantage of the new Hatley Ski Resort with year-round dining at Smoke & Timber and a downhill bike park slated for spring 2026. Everyday conveniences can be found close by in the nearby towns of Mars Hill (15 minutes), Weaverville (25 minutes), Burnsville (20 minutes) Asheville (45 minutes), and Johnson City, TN (45 minutes). Both with regional airports. Come see why they call us the Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountain. ***This home is located within The Ridges HOA governance which does not allow short or long term rentals*** | Basic Information
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