Take in the long range views and enjoy the quiet solitude of the Blue Ridge mountains from this roomy mountain retreat in Mars Hill, less than 30 minutes to downtown Asheville. The centerpiece of the spacious main level is the floor to ceiling natural stone fireplace. Watch the seasons change through the wall of windows. Gather around the island in the eat-in kitchen to visit and share in the day's adventures. Enjoy the generous amount of outside space with rocking chair front porch, back deck, patio and firepit. The partially finished basement has a bedroom, living area with a second fireplace, full bath, a huge cedar closet and 600+ square feet of storage. Park your RV or tractor in the 54-ft covered shed below the house with an enclosed 10x13 storage area. The underground spring on the property feeds the small creek that runs year-round, perfect for livestock or gardening. There are so many possibilities on this 5+/- acre lot; if you're looking for a mountain retreat...this is it!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Barnes• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
Contact: susan.barnes@allentate.com
Bought with Holly Aracich• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Lot Features: Hilly, Wooded, Waterfall - Artificial
Lot Size Area: 5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Mars Hill
Middle Or Junior High School: Madison
High School: Madison
Location Information
Directions: I-26 West, Exit 9, right onto Highway 19 for 2 miles. Right on Crooked Creek, 2 miles bare right Clyde Brown Road (top of hill at church) at stop sign right Paint Fork Road, first paved driveway on left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,932
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Madison County
APN: 9778638075
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 3017
Living Area: 3017
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,017
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,000
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2017
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Permanent
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Mars Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
6/10
Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 14.6mi
5/10
Madison High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.6mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 91° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mars Hill, NC • 28754
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.