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
721 Mckinney Gap Drive $950,863 Subdivision: Wolf Laurel  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Elevated mountain living at over 4,500 feet in elevation, this extensively upgraded and fully furnished mountain retreat offers the ideal blend of comfort, scenery, golf course frontage, and flexibility. Perfectly positioned to capture massive direct-west 50+ mile long-range mountain views from the front of the home, the property delivers unforgettable sunsets and the authentic Western North Carolina lifestyle buyers seek. The home features golf course frontage along the #2 green while simultaneously enjoying dramatic western-facing mountain scenery stretching across multiple Blue Ridge ridge-lines. This rare combination offers both the peaceful mountain golf atmosphere buyers love and the expansive long-range views typically found from premier high-elevation golf course properties. At this elevation, enjoy cooler summer temperatures, refreshing mountain air, unforgettable sunsets, and ever-changing mountain colors throughout the seasons. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home features three bedrooms, three full baths, a versatile bonus room currently utilized as a fourth sleeping area, and an upper loft that provides additional flexibility as a home office, fitness space, recreation area, or overflow guest accommodations. The fully renovated lower level adds substantial living and gathering space, creating a comfortable environment for full-time living, a mountain getaway, or potential vacation rental use. Extensive improvements include a new septic system (2024), central air conditioning, tankless propane water heater, drainage and retaining wall enhancements, driveway improvements, underground gutter drainage, a newly constructed lower deck, stainless steel cable railings, view-enhancement tree work, and fresh interior and exterior paint (2025). Additional upgrades and improvements throughout the property further enhance its appeal. Offered fully furnished and equipped, the home provides a truly turnkey mountain living experience. Large windows and outdoor living areas are designed to maximize both the spectacular mountain views and golf course setting. Whether enjoying morning coffee, entertaining guests, or watching the sun set across the Blue Ridge Mountains, the home's indoor and outdoor spaces are perfectly positioned to take advantage of this exceptional setting. Located within the gated Wolf Laurel Resort community, the property offers access to year-round recreation including golf, skiing, and the bike adventure park at Hatley Pointe, dining at Smoke & Timber, and miles of hiking and biking trails throughout the community connecting directly to the Appalachian Trail. Additional amenities are available through the Wolf Laurel Country Club and Village Club. Some amenities require membership. Whether you're seeking a mountain getaway, golf retreat, investment property, or full-time residence, 721 McKinney Gap offers a rare combination of elevation, long-range views, golf course frontage, extensive upgrades, and turnkey convenience in one of Western North Carolina's most desirable mountain communities. | Basic Information
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