Mars Hill

North Carolina

Welcome 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.”

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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!

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There are tons of great hikes just minutes from downtown! Check out this list thanks to AllTrails.

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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:

144 HONEY LANE
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.
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Homes for Sale in Mars Hill

544 Tearshirt Lane # 310,
$599,000
Subdivision: Wolf Laurel
4304939
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Secluded mountain cabin on three lots totaling 2.74 acres with one HOA fee, deep inside the 5,300-acre high-elevation gated Wolf Laurel community. Set in a rare, remote pocket neighboring SE Trust conservation land and the Pisgah National Forest for true privacy within privacy. The 2-bed/3-bath home features a 3-car garage, main-level great room with a wood-burning fireplace, and two levels of covered decking that frame wooded views and wildflowers. The walkout lower level has its own entrance, living area, full bath, and kitchenette—ideal for extended family and guests, with vented gas logs for easy warmth on winter evenings. Ownership connects you to all of Wolf Laurel’s amenities, including the highly regarded, optional Wolf Laurel Country Club with a 5-star mountain golf course, lodge, and 24-hour fitness center. A Village Club Membership conveys with a transfer fee, providing pickleball and tennis for summer play. Additional Village Club amenities also include an outdoor pool, sports courts, playgrounds, stocked trout pond, creeks, and a community center. Nearby Hatley Pointe Ski Resort offers year-round fine dining at Smoke & Timber, with a downhill bike park planned for spring 2026. There are 50 miles of internal trail systems and numerous access points to the Appalachian Trail. Beyond the gates, you’ll find trout waters on the Laurel, French Broad, and Nolichucky River. Two mountain lakes—Watauga and Boone—are within an hour’s drive for added summer adventures. Quick trips to the surrounding towns of Mars Hill, Burnsville, Hot Springs, Weaverville, Marshall, and Spruce Pine. Both Asheville and Johnson City, TN, are a 45-minute drive, with regional airports. With cooler summer temps, vibrant fall color, and four-season adventure at your doorstep, come see why they call us the “Jewel of the Blue Ridge.”

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Basic Information

Status:Active
MLS#:4304939
Price:$599,000
SqFt:2528
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:3 full
Acreage:2.74
Year Built:1985
Type:Single Family Residence
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Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX Executive - carrieleehoffman@remax.net - Carrie Lee Hoffman

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Data updated October 12, 2025.

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