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
267 Trillium Lane $475,000 Subdivision: Wolf Laurel Heights  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Some places feel like they were always meant to be found. Tucked into the Wolf Laurel community in Mars Hill, this fully furnished authentic log cabin sits on nearly an acre of private, wooded mountain land — far enough from everything, close enough to everything that matters. Mars Hill is minutes down the mountain. Asheville is under an hour away. This cabin makes a great vacation home, short term rental, or full time residence. The wrap-around rocking chair porch tells you everything before you step inside. Wide, covered, and positioned for layered mountain views that stretch across the community — this is where mornings start slowly and evenings end with a sky full of stars. The setting is private and serene, the kind of quiet that makes you exhale the moment you arrive. Short Term Rentals Allowed Inside, the character is real and unapologetic. Exposed log beams run overhead throughout. Wide-plank wood floors ground every room. The living room centerpiece is a beautiful stone fireplace with wood stove insert — the kind that becomes the heart of the home the moment you light it. A second wood stove waits in the daylight basement below, ready for whatever a mountain evening calls for. The kitchen carries its own story — wormy chestnut cabinetry, beautiful countertops, and a warmth that says this is where people gather. The primary suite sits on the main level — no stairs, no fuss — with two additional bedrooms and two and a half baths completing the home's 1.5-story layout. Below, a daylight basement with its own exterior entrance, half bath, laundry, and open recreation space adds an entire second chapter. Guest overflow, game room, workshop, or all three. The basement is not counted in heated sf, but could be easily finished to add another bedroom. Sheetrocked walls and stained concrete floors mean it's ready for whatever vision comes next. Wolf Laurel is a gated community that offers golf, skiing, snow tubing, extensive hiking, a new mountain bike park, views for days, a beautiful ski lodge at Hatley Pointe with a wonderful restaurant and bar. Nearly an acre. Two wood stoves. One stone fireplace. Mountain views from a rocking chair porch you'll never want to leave. | Basic Information
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