Escape to your own private mountain hideaway just 25–30 minutes from Asheville. Tucked away in Mars Hill, this 1.21-acre mountaintop parcel offers the rare opportunity to create a retreat surrounded by nature, peace, and panoramic potential. Perched at elevation, the property features the possibility for stunning long-range mountain views with selective tree clearing. Ideal for buyers seeking a true escape from the noise, this land offers the feeling of being worlds away while still remaining conveniently close to Asheville’s dining, arts, and outdoor adventure scene. AWD/4X4 recommended, and necessary in the winter. Utilities have not yet been established. The lot has a flat area from the road and slopes down from there. Whether you're dreaming of a cabin retreat, off-grid homestead, vacation escape, or long-term investment in the Western North Carolina mountains, this parcel delivers exceptional value at just $16,000. Please be mindful of neighbors, as they maintain the road and have asked for drivers to use care when accessing the property.
Vacant landProperty Type
1.21 acresLot Size
$13,223Price/Acres
Listed by Jennifer Breslin• Realty ONE Group Pivot Hendersonville
Contact: jennifer@ROGPivot.com
Bought with Mariana Walters• Unique: A Real Estate Collective
Lot Features: Private, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 1.21
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well Needed
Sewer: Septic Needed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Square Feet
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville, take I-26 West/US 19-23 North to Exit 9. Take a right at the bottom of the exit ramp, then left onto 23A. Dive approximately 5.3 miles, Granny Shepherd Road will be on your left. Once you turn, proceed to the very end of the road. There will be a few turn offs on the way up, stay straight till you reach the house at the end; the property is located just before the house on the right.
Public facts
Beds: —
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Lot Size: 1.21 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Madison County
APN: 9769082362
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 7, 2026
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Around this home
Schools
Mars Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.0mi
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Madison High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.6mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 95° expected this year, 17 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
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Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.