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.”
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
322 Goldenleaf Road # 76&77 $599,000 Subdivision: Wolf Laurel  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||
| This home is located at 4400 feet elevation with an awesome mountain view from both 58' porches...24 hr security in the Wolf Laurel community. Located about 2 miles from the Appalachian Trail. Asheville is about 35 minutes away via Interstate 26. Wolf Laurel is a secure (gated) community with lots of ammenities...heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, giant outdoor Pavillion, Community Center, trout pond, picnic tables, and hiking trails. The area also has ski lifts, snow boarding & tubing, zip lines, and horse stables. Access to the Country Club and golf membership is optional. The flex room downstairs has been used for office space, game room, and a bedroom. NOTE: This home is only permitted for a 2 bedroom septic system as per Yancy County and cannot be marketed as a 3 bedroom property unless the septic system is upgraded. This home has not been updated since 1990. Being Sold "AS IS" Home has a one year warranty from America's Preferred Home Warranty. | Basic Information
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