
Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Mars Hill, North Carolina
California Creek Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Forty four acres of possibility in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Open pasture, private woods, ridge top views, multiple potential homesites, and room to create a lasting mountain estate. This rare 44 acre land parcel offers the kind of acreage buyers hope to find near Asheville, with a beautiful blend of usable pasture, wooded privacy, gentle ridgelines, and long range mountain views. With several potential building sites, including a broad, flat ridge top area with year round views in multiple directions and full sun exposure, this property is well suited for a custom home, grand estate, family compound, private retreat, or thoughtfully planned multi home property. The ridge top setting provides natural view corridors, sunlight, and space for a signature home site, while the mix of open land and wooded acreage allows flexibility for driveway layout, home placement, gardens, guest quarters, outdoor living areas, and future improvements. The natural layout of this property gives the next owner an exceptional canvas to work with. The setting is peaceful and naturally beautiful, with open meadows, mature hardwoods, rolling pasture, and privacy throughout. Whether you envision one custom mountain home overlooking the views, several homesites for family or investment use, a legacy estate with gardens and animals, or simply room to roam, this property offers the scale and flexibility to dream big. Conveniently located just 5 miles from downtown Mars Hill, about 20 miles to Asheville, 12 miles to Weaverville, 15 miles to Burnsville, and 40 miles to Johnson City, Tennessee, this land offers quiet country living with easy access to nearby towns, dining, shopping, medical care, airports, outdoor recreation, and regional amenities. Downtown Mars Hill offers small town charm, local conveniences, and quick access to Mars Hill University, making this location both peaceful and practical. AdventHealth has broken ground on its new Weaverville hospital, adding future access to expanded healthcare in North Buncombe. Outdoor recreation and mountain amenities are close by, with whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, biking, and skiing all within easy reach. Hatley Pointe Resort is only about 20 minutes away and offers year round dining, with a downhill bike park planned to add even more four season appeal to this already exceptional location. With mountain towns in every direction, nearby resort amenities, open land, privacy, views, and multiple possible building sites, this 44 acre tract is a special piece of Western North Carolina land. Usable, beautiful, and increasingly hard to find.
Location
- Street address
- California Creek Rd
- County
- Madison County
- Zip code
- 28754
- Elevation
- 2,352 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 44 acres
- Zoning
- RA
- MLS #
- CMLS 4387821
- Posted
Parcels
- 9757837800
Legal description
+/- 44 acres. A portion of Deed Book/Page
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Lot
- Features
- Green Area, Hilly, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Views, Wooded
Structure
- Water
- Well Needed
- Sewer
- Septic Needed
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Mars Hill | Elementary |
| Madison | Middle |
| Madison | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | New listing | $1,399,000 | — | CMLS |



























