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Come see this 104 acre diamond in Madison County, NC, the Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. - Mars Hill
Own Your own mountain paradise - Mars Hill
Looking down the backside of the property toward I 26. - Mars Hill
Views from the top looking down on the end of Roaring Fork Rd and to the North East toward the TN state line. - Mars Hill
Another view from the top looking East with the Black Mountains in the distance. - Mars Hill
Looking to the West with the Smokey Mountains in the distance - Mars Hill
Buy the mountain and get the neat hand built log cabin - Mars Hill
Front view of log cabin - Mars Hill
View of cabin from the road - Mars Hill
You will love the main floor of the cabin. - Mars Hill
The upstairs of the cabin is ready for the finishing touches on 2 bedrooms and a bath. - Mars Hill
Did I mention a mountain paradise? - Mars Hill
And now for the off the grid yurt located almost in the middle of the property for complete privacy and views to to the Smokies. - Mars Hill
How is that for off the grid living with its own water supply and privy plus an outdoor hot/cold shower. All the comforts of home except for the noise! - Mars Hill
Views from the deck of the yurt all the way to the Smokies. - Mars Hill
All the comforts of home with this odor free composting outhouse at the yurt. - Mars Hill
Winter view from the free off the grid yurt. - Mars Hill
Did I mention the quiet and peace up here? - Mars Hill
So what are you waiting for? Come and see this one of a kind mountain paradise that's just waiting for you to explore its old growth hollows and ridges, old crop and pastures of a bygone era that all lay along the jeep road that accesses the entire property. - Mars Hill
So much old growth timber that it feels almost like a rain forest. - Mars Hill
Another view from directly overhead. - Mars Hill
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$885,000

Mars Hill, NC 28754
Listed by Norval Hensley · RE/MAX Results
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About this home

OWN YOUR OWN MOUNTAIN! This 104 ac pristine mountain tract includes a log cabin and a yurt. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only 3 miles off I-26 puts you within a short drive to all the attractions Western NC and East TN are known for. The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, Johnson City, TN, snow skiing, river sports, zip line, trout fishing, golf, art, and so much more. This unique property is perfect for off the grid peace in the yurt or with a little TLC the cabin will be ready for those long weekend getaways. No value is assigned to cabin or yurt. This property has a jeep road that allows you to access the entire property for hiking, mountain biking, ATV, or hunting the abundant wildlife. Build your dream home or develop it for glamping, vacation rentals or a family compound. The potential will dazzle your imagination. Schedule a showing soon and let me take you on an enchanting tour of this once in a lifetime opportunity to own your own mountain.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4281225
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
358
On market date
July 14, 2025
Stories
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Total bathrooms
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Garage spaces
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Parking spaces
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Mars Hill Elementary
7.24 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
10.54 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
10.27 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

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).

15
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.8 / 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 358 days -- 4 more days than Mars Hill's current average of 354 days.
For reference, the median list price across 217 active listings in Mars Hill right now is $130,000.

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$177,000 down
$708,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,592
Property tax (est.)$738
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 7, 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.