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Mars Hill,NC 28754
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,054 sqft
Price per Sqft $549
MLS Listing ID 4229377
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,054
Year Built 1953
Lot Size 19.160 Acres
Acres 19.16
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Unrestricted Land with Pond & Barn Near Asheville! A rare Appalachian gem in Mars Hill, NC—more than land, it's your mountain escape. Rolling meadows, a bold creek, and a private pond unfold across a beautiful landscape with long-range mountain views from multiple potential homesites. The classic red barn anchors the setting and offers inspiring possibilities—convert to an event or gathering space, an artist studio, workshop, or a rustic base for a future guesthouse or short-term rental retreat.
Secluded yet convenient: minutes to I-26, downtown Mars Hill, the TN line, and an easy drive to Asheville's dining, universities, and medical hubs. The land blends open pasture and light woodland, giving you options for privacy, pasture, gardens, and trails. Gentle topography at several knolls makes siting a primary residence straightforward, with room for an accessory dwelling, cabin cluster, or multi-generational layout (buyer to verify with county). Bring the horses, tractors, bees, or big sky dreams.
Highlights you'll love:
• Unrestricted Western NC acreage with attractive mix of meadow and woods
• Private pond + bold creek for ambience, wildlife, and pastoral views
• Multiple view homesites with easy-building topography in key areas
• Iconic red barn for storage now and creative re-use later (venue, studio, workshop, or STR potential with approvals)
• Natural buffers for privacy without feeling remote
• Close to Mars Hill University, outdoor recreation, skiing, rafting, and the Blue Ridge Parkway
• Convenient access to I-26 for Asheville/Johnson City commutes
Use ideas (subject to permits/approvals): private estate or family compound, hobby farm or horse property, homestead with gardens/orchard, studio-plus-residence, or a thoughtfully planned retreat with guest cabins.
This is legacy land—the kind you hold for decades. Quiet mornings by the pond, long golden evenings over the meadows, stars that actually show up. Dream big. Build bold. Own the mountain.
Qualified buyers may receive a lender-funded 1/0 temporary rate buydown—terms apply; ask your agent for details.
Location
State NC
County Madison
Zoning RA
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Main Level Primary Bedroom
Main Level Bedroom(s)
Main Level Bathroom-Full
Main Level Dining Room
Main Level Living Room
Main Level Kitchen
Main Level Laundry
Main Level Sunroom
Interior
Heating Electric,Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air,Electric
Flooring Stone,Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Type Bonus Room,Wood Burning,Other - See Remarks
Fireplace true
Appliance Electric Oven,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Refrigerator
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fence,Fire Pit,Storage
Fence Back Yard,Fenced,Front Yard,Full,Wood
Roof Type Metal
Street Surface Gravel,Paved
Garage false
Building
Lot Description Cleared,Level,Pasture,Pond(s),Private,Rolling Slope,Creek/Stream,Wooded,Views
Dwelling Type Site Built
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Septic Installed
Water Spring,Well
Level or Stories One
Structure Type Stone,Vinyl
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Mars Hill
Middle Schools Madison
High Schools Madison
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Horse Property Barn,Pasture,Stable(s)
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
Virtual Tour https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8o14iemdvwvm1nifu6lph/12892-US-23-Mars-Hill-NC.mp4?rlkey=9213o43kyl068vcz7fne06ylr&raw=1