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$950,863

Mars Hill, NC 28754
Listed by Bobby Hicks · Hicks Real Estate Group LLP
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,783 sqft
Year built
2002

About this home

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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4363465
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Wolf Laurel
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
June 4, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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
9.39 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
14.91 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
14.26 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 1 days -- 353 fewer 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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$190,173 down
$760,690 loan
Principal & interest$4,934
Property tax (est.)$792
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 5, 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.