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Sweeping layers of the Blue Ridge Mountains create an unforgettable backdrop for outdoor living from the covered back deck. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Welcome home to 817 Running Cedar Lane where French Country inspired elegance meets breathtaking, long range Blue Ridge Mountain views in the heart of Wolf Laurel. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
A spacious, level driveway and attached two-car garage provide easy year round access a true luxury in the mountains. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Thoughtfully designed landscaping attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, bringing seasonal color, movement and life to this peaceful mountain setting. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Natural bark siding, rich stone accents and a stunning wood-and-glass double front door create an unforgettable welcome, setting the tone for the exceptional craftsmanship found throughout the home. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The stunning double front doors open to a dramatic great room, where soaring ceilings, warm woodwork, natural stone and long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views create an unforgettable first impression. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
At the heart of the home, the soaring great room flows effortlessly into the dining area and kitchen, while walls of glass fill the space with natural light and frame breathtaking long range Blue Ridge Mountain views. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
A magnificent floor to ceiling stone fireplace anchors the great room, while soaring arched windows, warm wood ceilings and a sculptural branch chandelier frame the home’s breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain views. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
A custom built in window seat offers the perfect place to pause and take in the sweeping, long range Blue Ridge Mountain views beautifully framed as living artwork. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The elegant dining area sits at the center of the home’s open gathering spaces, where a striking Old World chandelier, warm wood craftsmanship and expansive glass doors frame long range Blue Ridge Mountain views. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Designed for gathering, the open great room and dining area are crowned by soaring wood ceilings and an impressive framework of exposed timber rafters and beams. Their rich tones and substantial scale add warmth, craftsmanship and architectural drama, while natural stonework and expansive windows keep the long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views at the heart of every occasion. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The gourmet kitchen pairs furniture-style custom cabinetry with a generous granite island, counter seating and double ovens—creating an elegant, highly functional space for cooking and entertaining. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
A dramatic stone cooking alcove anchors the kitchen, while soaring wood ceilings, arched windows and oversized lantern pendants beautifully express the home’s refined French Country character. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The expansive kitchen opens effortlessly to the dining area and great room, with a generous granite island, soaring wood ceilings, exposed timber rafters and long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views creating an exceptional setting for gathering and entertaining. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The upstairs primary suite is a private retreat with soaring beamed ceilings, its own fireplace and direct access to a private balcony overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The primary suite’s private covered balcony provides an intimate setting for morning coffee, quiet reflection and breathtaking long-range mountain views. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The beautifully appointed primary bath features dual vanities, custom cabinetry and a jetted soaking tub positioned beneath an expansive mountain view window. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
A jetted soaking tub overlooks layers of the Blue Ridge Mountains, creating a peaceful, spa-like escape within the primary suite. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The lower level living room offers a warm gathering space anchored by a stone fireplace, exposed timber beams and glass doors framing the mountain views. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The custom wet bar features rich wood cabinetry, granite countertops, built-in wine storage, a sink and counter seating perfect for entertaining just steps from the fireplace and covered deck. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Walls of glass connect the lower-level living room to the walkout covered deck, filling the space with natural light and keeping the long-range Blue Ridge views center stage. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The lower-level primary suite features a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber rafters, a private ensuite bath and direct walkout access to the covered deck overlooking the mountains. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The beautifully appointed ensuite bath offers custom wood cabinetry, a glass-enclosed tiled shower and a jetted soaking tub positioned beside an expansive mountain-view window. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Unwind in the jetted soaking tub while taking in breathtaking, long-range views across the layered Blue Ridge Mountains. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Bedroom 3 features a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams, a beautiful ensuite bath and double doors leading directly to the covered deck seating area. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The beautifully appointed ensuite bath features custom cabinetry, a granite topped vanity, warm wood accents and an oversized glass enclosed shower. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Bedroom 4 is a spacious bunk room with custom rustic bunk beds, double doors opening to the mountain air and long range views. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The bunk room’s full bath brings a playful touch with distinctive dog-patterned wallpaper, a granite-topped vanity and a glass enclosed tiled shower. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
From spirited games to quiet evenings beneath the stars, this spacious recreation room offers a wonderful setting for entertainment, exercise and stargazing. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
This expansive recreation room provides space for table tennis, indoor workouts and relaxed gatherings, with abundant natural light and peaceful wooded views. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
From the moment you enter 817 Running Cedar, your eye is drawn straight through the home to the covered outdoor living room and its spectacular long range Blue Ridge Mountain views. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Upstairs covered deck with fireplace and mountain views. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Fireside seating on the upstairs covered deck. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Outdoor living with sweeping Blue Ridge views. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Built-in grill overlooking the mountains - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Breathtaking long-range Blue Ridge views. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The extraordinary long range panorama from 817 Running Cedar encompasses 17 identified peaks across the Blue Ridge Mountains, including Unaka Mountain, Beartown Mountain, Roan High Knob and Grassy Ridge Bald. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Lower level covered deck. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Spacious lower covered deck. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Hammock relaxation with a mountain backdrop - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
The lowest level offers expansive unfinished, heated square footage just waiting to be reimagined as a home theater, game room, wellness studio, wine cellar, workshop or collector’s retreat with multiple glass doors opening to the spacious covered deck. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Spacious covered deck off of the lowest unfinished - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Two car garage with plently of extra storage space. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Come see why they call us the hidden gem. - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Floor Plan - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Wolf Laurel Country Club 5 Star Golf Course - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
Big Bald Sunsets - 817 Running Cedar Lane, Mars Hill
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$2,850,000

817 Running Cedar Lane
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Listed by Carrie Lee Hoffman · RE/MAX Executive
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4.5
Living area
4,984 sqft
Year built
2008

About this home

From the moment you enter 817 Running Cedar Lane, the home draws your eye through its beautifully designed interior to the outdoor living room and sweeping long range mountain views beyond. This French country inspired mountain estate blends refined architecture with the warmth and comfort of a home created for gathering. Stone, wood, exposed beams, graceful arches and custom cabinetry bring timeless character throughout. Nearly every room was thoughtfully positioned to embrace the ever changing easterly views, from clouds drifting through the valleys below to unforgettable sunrises over the Blue Ridge Mountains. The main level primary suite is a private retreat with its own fireplace, luxurious bath and secluded balcony overlooking the mountains. A second primary suite on the lower level offers equally impressive views, a spa like bath with jetted tub and direct access to the covered deck, making it ideal for extended family or guests. Multiple gathering and recreation spaces provide room for entertaining, working, exercising or simply relaxing. Expansive covered decks extend the living space outdoors, including an upper level outdoor living room with a stone fireplace and grilling area and a peaceful lower deck designed for hammocks, quiet mornings and stargazing. An additional heated, unfinished lower level offers exceptional possibilities for a recreation room, wellness studio, wine cellar, workshop or private collection space. Road to road ownership helps protect the home’s privacy and remarkable mountain views for years to come. Offered completely turnkey, 817 Running Cedar Lane is ready to be enjoyed from the moment you arrive. This is more than a beautifully furnished mountain home. It is a thoughtfully created Blue Ridge retreat where the architecture, interiors and landscape come together in perfect harmony.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4407984
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Wolf Laurel
Status
Active
Days on market
55
On market date
August 2, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Blue Ridge Elementary
6.75 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
338
Student:teacher ratio
16.1:1
District
Yancey County Schools
Middle
Cane River Middle
6.54 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
205
Student:teacher ratio
12.1:1
District
Yancey County Schools
High
Mountain Heritage High
8.94 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
635
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
Yancey County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Mars Hill's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

12
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.0 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Mars Hill, from live MLS data.

On the market 55 days -- 172 fewer days than Mars Hill's current average of 227 days.
For reference, the median list price across 240 active listings in Mars Hill right now is $237,000.

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$570,000 down
$2,280,000 loan
Principal & interest$14,788
Property tax (est.)$2,375
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 27 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.