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
407 Spicewood Trail $698,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||
| Approximately 63 acres of gently rolling farmland with open pastures and wooded trails—an absolutely heavenly setting. Thoughtfully equipped for livestock, the property features fencing, cross-fencing, and gated sections that make pasture rotation easy and help prevent overgrazing. Multiple springs and creeks run throughout the land and have been tapped to supply watering troughs, including cistern-fed stations designed to keep water underground and reduce muddy conditions. Well-built interior roads with deep beds, ditches, and culverts provide excellent access while minimizing erosion. Currently used for cattle, the farm offers endless possibilities for additional livestock, or vegetable and herb cultivation. This would make a lovely Equestrian Estate! There is level ground for riding rings, rolling pastures for XC courses, and miles of scenic riding trails through the woods. Your horses will thrive on this land. A charming three-bedroom farmhouse sits at the head of the pasture, complemented by a single-wide mobile home perched on a knoll with sweeping views of the land. The property also includes multiple barns, sheds, and a canning house—ideal for a working farm or homestead. With three existing tenants, the property offers immediate income potential and may be well-suited for a 1031 exchange. With no restrictions, the land offers numerous prime homesites, from open pastures to ridge-top locations with long-range views. Spicewood Trail may be registered with a farming plan, offering potential tax benefits. Located in the highly desirable Beech Glen area of Mars Hill, this property is just minutes from the interstate, downtown Mars Hill, and the university. Asheville’s dining, arts, and entertainment are only 26 minutes away. Outdoor recreation abounds nearby, including hiking, skiing, zip-lining, whitewater rafting, and fly fishing—but you may find everything you need right here on your own private paradise. Come experience it for yourself. ** Appointment Required - No Drive-bys. This is a working farm on a dead end road. Spicewood Trail is a 16ft ROW enjoyed by several properties ** | Basic Information
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