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Roughly 38 acre recombination of separate parcels - 278 Kelses Valley Drive, Mars Hill
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Survey to be finalized and recorded prior to closing - 278 Kelses Valley Drive, Mars Hill
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$399,900

278 Kelses Valley Drive
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Listed by Jake Mossman · Keller Williams Professionals
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,488 sqft
Year built
2005

About this home

Escape to the serenity of this secluded Mars Hill mountain retreat, offering approximately 3.03 acres at elevations of 3,300 feet and above, with beautiful mountain views and a peaceful wooded setting. This distinctive 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features SIP construction, extensive custom woodwork, artistic millwork, built-ins, recessed niches with glass shelving, and warm wood floors throughout. The lofty, open-concept main level is filled with natural light and features a spacious kitchen centered around a large granite-topped island with plenty of room for cooking, gathering, and entertaining. Step outside onto the expansive wrap-around deck to take in the mountain views, sunsets, and surrounding forest. The lower level offers radiant floor heating, generous recreation and living space, and a large bedroom with walk-in closet and en suite bath. Thoughtful systems include solar-assisted hot water and a two-stage radiant heating system utilizing a storage tank and instantaneous water heater. Additional improvements include a durable metal roof and doors replaced approximately 2.5 years ago. Fiber-optic internet provides modern connectivity and convenience in this mountain setting. The vinyl-sided exterior offers easy maintenance, while a large detached shed, previously used as a woodworking shop, provides excellent storage or workshop potential and can be connected to electricity. The backyard also features wonderful gardening space, a fire pit and a chicken coup. There is an additional well on the property which has been capped, but could be revived for low pressure irrigation. Convenient to Mars Hill and within reach of Asheville, this one-of-a-kind property combines substantial acreage, craftsmanship, mountain views, and a wonderfully secluded Western North Carolina setting. An additional 36 acre parcel, just adjacent to this property, is also for sale for $214,000 (listing forthcoming) or both properties can be purchased together for $559,900.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4417135
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
21
On market date
September 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
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.

Elementary
Mars Hill Elementary
7.29 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
16.48 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
14.21 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).

11
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.7 / 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 21 days -- 209 fewer days than Mars Hill's current average of 230 days.
For reference, the median list price across 236 active listings in Mars Hill right now is $217,250.

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$79,980 down
$319,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,075
Property tax (est.)$333
Home insurance (est.)$150

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