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$500,000

Mars Hill, NC 28754
Listed by Lori English · RE/MAX RESULTS
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About this home

Prime 18+ acre commercial opportunity located on US Hwy 23 in the highly desirable Wolf Laurel area of Mars Hill, NC less than one mile from I-26 Exit 3. Positioned at the last North Carolina exit before Tennessee, this high-visibility property captures consistent year-round traffic from tourists, outdoor enthusiasts, and locals alike. Surrounded by popular mountain attractions including skiing, hiking trails, cabins, and scenic retreats, the location offers exceptional accessibility to Mars Hill, Weaverville, Asheville, and Johnson City, TN. The property features multiple cleared and leveled build-ready areas, making it ideal for a variety of development opportunities including retail, restaurant, boutique hotel, Airbnb community, campground, or mixed-use investment. Strong short-term rental demand and excellent highway exposure add to the property's outstanding potential. Additional improvements include spring water on site, as well as existing well and septic. Easy access, strong visibility, and growing tourism in the area make this a rare investment opportunity in Western North Carolina. Whether you're an investor, developer, or entrepreneur, this property is ready for your vision.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4203989
Property type
Unimproved Commercial
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Status
Active
Days on market
522
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Mars Hill Elementary
5.18 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
497
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Madison County Schools
Middle
Madison Middle School
10.37 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
439
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
District
Madison County Schools
High
Madison Early College High
9.48 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
271
Student:teacher ratio
27.1:1
District
Madison County Schools

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$100,000 down
$400,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,594
Property tax (est.)$417
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 8, 2026.

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.