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
215 Goldenleaf Road $799,900 Subdivision: Wolf Laurel  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| "The Enchanted Cabin" This home is immaculate inside and out. From the moment you walk onto the covered front porch you know this home is special. Sit on Front porch in your rocking chairs and enjoy the sounds of the waterfall. Spacious open floor plan with 3 primary suites. Entry into home will wow you with the soaring cathedral wood ceilings. Wood walls and ceilings throughout home. Skylights and lots of windows makes this home bright and cheery. Massive stone fireplace that is wood burning, updated kitchen with granite counters, newer stainless appliances and a dining area when you choose to eat inside. Large, covered deck to enjoy the cool summers at over 4000ft elevation and the wildlife, great spot to have your morning coffee. Primary suite on main level with office space and access to the deck. Large bath with storage and steam shower, granite counters and tile floor. Upstairs enjoy loft area with pool table that will convey and sleeping /entertaining area. 2nd primary with bath that has granite counter, shower/bath combo and tile floor. Bedroom with vaulted ceilings and plenty of storage area. Lower level enjoys a third primary suite with shower/bath combo, granite counter and tiled floor.in bath. Over-sized laundry room. One car garage and deck space with hot tub (has been drained and not used since 2020). Mostly furnished with list attached of exceptions. Efficient gas furnace that is serviced yearly. New roof 2014, exterior stained 2015, and touched up 09/2025. Village Club Membership to convey at closing. Blue Mountain HOA will be raising the dues in 01/2026 to $195 month. This is an amazing cabin in a gated community; high elevation and views will please any buyer looking for quality of life. | Basic Information
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