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Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Mars Hill, North Carolina

278 Kelses Valley Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754

$559,900
38 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $3,152/mo

Escape to the serenity of this secluded Mars Hill mountain retreat, offering approximately 38 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.

2,488
Sq feet
2
Beds
2
Full baths
2005
Built

Location

Street address
278 Kelses Valley Dr
Zip code
28754
Elevation
3,239 feet
Coordinates
35.8296, -82.423

Directions

From the Burnsville exit off I-26, take 19-E to the second right at Beech Glen, then go left on Walker Branch Rd, right on Paint Fork, left on Hamburg and left on Kelse's Valley Drive. 278 is the 2nd to the last home on the road.

Property details

Acreage
38 acres
Zoning
R-A
MLS #
CMLS 4417135
Posted

Parcels

  • 9787-54-6344

Legal description

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Franchise
Keller Williams Realty

Lot

Features
Hilly, Wooded

Exterior

Parking
Driveway
Pool
Deck, Porch
Structures
Outbuilding

Structure

Style
Rustic
Stories
2
Basement
Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
Water
Well
Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Materials
Vinyl
Roof
Metal

Interior

Room Count
8
Rooms
Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 2, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Laundry Room
Appliances
Dryer, Oven, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Refrigerator With Ice Maker, Solar Hot Water, Washer, Washer/Dryer
Features
Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatus
GasPropaneConnected

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Sept 20, 2026New listing$559,900—CMLS
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This 38-acre property is located at 278 Kelses Valley Dr in Mars Hill, NC 28754. The property is available for sale, priced at $559,900. It has a 2,488 square foot 2-bedroom, 2-bath house built in 2005.

Listed by Keller Williams Professionals, (828) 254-7253

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