
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Mars Hill, North Carolina
278 Kelses Valley Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
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.
Location
- Street address
- 278 Kelses Valley Dr
- County
- Madison County
- Zip code
- 28754
- Elevation
- 3,239 feet
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
PID 9787-64-7818 & 9787-54-6344
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
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 20, 2026 | New listing | $559,900 | — | CMLS |
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