
Land with Home for Sale in Mars Hill, North Carolina
553 River Bend Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
A private forest retreat awaits you just minutes from Mars Hill and Weaverville. Follow the scenic Ivy River to this modern Arts & Crafts home, nestled on 3.77 wooded acres with a circular driveway leading directly to the front door. Inside, the spacious, open main-level floor plan centers on a wood-burning stove and opens onto a large deck with a built-in fireplace-an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining while surrounded by nature. A screened side porch offers the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon rain while listening to the chorus of songbirds. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with numerous recent improvements, including a brand-new HVAC system and Furnace, new deck boards, rebuilt primary shower, hydro seeded lawn, and more. The primary suite opens onto a private deck that places you at tree canopy level, creating an immersive forest experience. The clean, unfinished basement opens to the backyard through French doors, offering excellent potential for additional living space, a studio, or workshop. A peaceful mountain setting with room to make it your own, all within easy reach of town.
Location
- Street address
- 553 River Bend Dr
- County
- Madison County
- Zip code
- 28754
- Community
- River Bend
- Elevation
- 2,114 feet
Directions
Waze or Google GPS will work to get you to the property. Driveway is on the left. Look for the sign. There is a large rock with house number on it at the driveway.
Property details
- Acreage
- 3.77 acres
- Zoning
- R-A
- MLS #
- CMLS 4418089
- Posted
Expenses
- Homeowner Association Fee
- $240 annually
Parcels
- 9746-41-1525
Legal description
Metes and Bounds
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Private, Sloped, Views, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool
- Deck, Porch
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 12
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Family Room, Laundry Room
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop
- Features
- Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Mars Hill | Elementary |
| Madison | Middle |
| Madison | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | New listing | $649,000 | — | CMLS |









































