Take me home country road! Enjoy the peace & quiet of mountain living. Fenced pasture w/ horse barn & year-round flowing creek at the front of this beautiful 4.79 acres. This prepper's paradise features fruit trees, berries, chicken coop & two fenced garden areas. Country living only six miles away from Mars Hill College & the charm of downtown Mars Hill. Large workshop space in unfinished basement off of the double garage. Home is hard-wired for a generator & includes a Simple Pump already installed on the well for emergency situations. Main level master suite w/ walk-in closet & updated master bath. Relax on your front porch swing & feel like you're in your own exclusive tree top canopy. Kitchen features a newer stainless steel fridge, granite counter tops & breakfast bar. Plenty of room in the dining area for your dining room table. Upstairs features two large bedrooms & full bath. Also features wired alarm system & fiber optic internet installed. Can't see the home from the road.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
4.79 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Brent Allen• Keller Williams Professionals
Listed by Andrew Smith• Keller Williams Professionals
Private 3BR/2.5BA home with 4.71+/- acres. Master on main. Zone heating. Double garage in full unfinished basement. Covered front porch w/full decking.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,868
$34,848 + $251,298
$286,146
2022
$1,868
$34,848 + $251,298
$286,146
2021
$1,868
$34,848 + $251,298
$286,146
2020
$1,868 (+59.0%)
$34,848 + $251,298
$286,146
2019
$1,175 (+21.5%)
$29,898 + $128,652
$158,550
2018
$967
$29,898 + $128,652
$158,550
2017
$967
$29,898 + $128,652
$158,550
2016
$967 (+3.4%)
$29,898 + $128,652
$158,550
2014
$935
$29,898 + $128,652
$158,550
Tax history for 281 Ben Clark Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,868
$34,848 + $251,298
$286,146
2022
$1,868
$34,848 + $251,298
$286,146
2021
$1,868
$34,848 + $251,298
$286,146
2020
$1,868 (+59.0%)
$34,848 + $251,298
$286,146
2019
$1,175 (+21.5%)
$29,898 + $128,652
$158,550
2018
$967
$29,898 + $128,652
$158,550
2017
$967
$29,898 + $128,652
$158,550
2016
$967 (+3.4%)
$29,898 + $128,652
$158,550
2014
$935
$29,898 + $128,652
$158,550
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-Ins, Garden Tub, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Security System
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Off Frame Modular
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Barn(s), Deck, Fence, Other
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Orchard(s), Pasture, Private, Sloped, Stream/Creek, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 4.79
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Marshall
Middle Or Junior High School: Madison
High School: Madison
Location Information
Directions: Follow 1-26 W to exit 11 for NC-213 towards Mars Hill/Marshall; Turn left onto NC-213 W; In 3.5 miles, turn right onto Bone Camp Road, in 2 miles at stop sign, turn left onto E Fork Road; .7 mi to next right at Bee Tree Road; Turn left at fork to stay on Bee Tree Road; In .5 miles, take a slight left onto Ben Clark Road-gravel road; House is up on the left after mailbox with sunflowers and 281 on it.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,901
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Madison County
APN: 9739211666
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1901
Sq. Ft. Upper: 712
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1189
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 1901
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Garage Door, Block
Structure Type: 2 Story/Basement
Around this home
Schools
Mars Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
5/10
Madison High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 96° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Marshall, NC • 28753
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.