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Custom built 2300sqft home on 2 levels in private location with 5.60 acres with double garage in basement with new garage doors. Wood floors have just been redone. Open floor plan with kitchen that offers an island, wormy chestnut cabinets, stainless appliances. 2 Primary suites on main level, one offers jacuzzi soaking tub, separate shower and double sinks and access to back 373sqft deck. Lower level open with tiled floors, 1/2 bath and wet bar. Propane heater downstairs fueled by 500gallon propane tank per seller. New roof in 2026, new heating/cooling system 2026, skylights w/auto blinds. exterior paint 2026. Outbuilding with covered porch for grill, small pond. MUST SEE THIS WELL-MAINTAINED HOME AND LOCATION!! French Broad Fiber available. Minutes to Hatley Pointe ski and mountain bike, restaurant area, minutes to Wolf Laurel Resort Golfing and fitness center. Easy 15-minute drive to I26 corridor access.

129 Cash Phillips Drive, Mars Hill

$1,500,000

6 Beds ⋅ 4318441 MLS

Discover River Lodge Retreat, an established short-term rental property in the heart of Hot Springs, NC, offering a rare blend of income, expansion opportunity, and mountain tranquility. Spanning +/-8.5 private acres along the French Broad River, this property includes three furnished, income-producing cabins—each thoughtfully updated and surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Beyond the existing rentals, multiple build sites invite future growth. One riverfront site already has its own address, septic system, and power in place, ready for a new cabin or luxury riverside retreat. At the top of the property, multiple flat wooded sites provide easy access from an existing road—ideal for additional vacation rentals, a campground, or a private owner’s residence overlooking the valley and river below. This property is located just minutes from downtown Hot Springs, known for its natural hot mineral springs, charming shops, restaurants, and direct access to the Appalachian Trail. Guests return year-round to enjoy hiking, kayaking, fishing, and soaking in the area’s rich natural beauty. With a strong rental history and positive cash flow, River Lodge Retreat is a proven performer with exceptional potential to expand. Whether you’re an investor seeking a turnkey hospitality business, a developer envisioning a boutique cabin community, or a nature lover desiring a personal retreat with income possibilities, 1640, 1641, 1642, 1643 River Road offers endless opportunity in one of Western North Carolina’s most beloved destinations.

1640, 1641, 1642 River Road, Hot Springs

$225,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4316829 MLS

Two homes for $250,000 + $15,000 buyer credit at closing, a practical house-flip or small portfolio add. Enjoy year-round mountain views, city water and sewer, just .5 miles to Downtown Mars Hill & Mars Hill University and only 20 minutes to Asheville. Unit A (cottage ) offers two bedrooms with 1 bath, living room and kitchen. Separate entrance to a full, unfinished basement with a bathroom offers strong expansion potential for additional rentable space with a full remodel. HVAC Compressor is not working. Front deck with easy parking beside the home. Unit B (1999 manufactured home) Set toward the rear with its own porch, and dedicated parking area. Set on a gentle knoll that captures views out front with a treed buffer behind. The property offers multiple parking areas with a simple shared driveway access. Homes are being sold AS IS. Seller will provide a $15,000 credit at closing for a new compressor or buyer-chosen updates. With no current heat source in Unit A, purchase will require cash or renovation loan. Current rental in Unit B is on a year to year lease ending April 30th 2026.

23 Duck Drive Unit #Lot 1/ Units A & B, Mars Hill

$305,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4316807 MLS

Classic brick ranch with year-round mountain views, just 1/2 mile to Downtown Mars Hill & Mars Hill University and only 20 minutes to Asheville. Large picture window framing the mountains, and an easy flow between living/dining and an eat-in kitchen with generous counter space. A light-filled flex room opens to a private back patio perfect for morning coffee or sunset dinners. Full, walk-out basement provides abundant storage or workshop potential. City water/sewer. Convenient paved access on a gentle knoll that captures long-range views in front with a more private, wooded feel behind the home. Important notes: • Home is being sold AS IS. HVAC compressor is not working. • With no current heat source, purchase will require cash or a renovation loan.

21 Duck Drive Unit #2, Mars Hill

$950,000

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4306581 MLS

BEST VALUE Homestead in WNC! Seriously. $1.4M BELOW Tax Value. Offering 184 fully surveyed acres plus two houses, greenhouse and large commercial grade multi-purpose building with pasture and creek frontage on Meadow Fork Creek. Ideal for retreat center, wellness center, spiritual retreat center, family compound, vacation rental or a recreational paradise. Property was operated successfully for 25+ years as a retreat center. Tax value is nearly $2.4 MILLION, but offered for less than half. Why? Seller sold this last year with owner financing and the buyer defaulted, so the seller took back title and says "Sell it!" Main dwelling has septic permit for 3BR, but house designed and used for years as a 7 bedroom lodge sleeping up to 22 guests at a time with living on three levels and a huge wrap around deck overlooking acres of gently laying fields and pasture. Guest house is a 3BR/2BA manufactured home of excellent quality tucked up in the woods. Small creek flows along one side of the property and Meadow Fork Branch adjoins the property down by the road (no flooding on the property). There's a 60' x 120' greenhouse frame complete with concrete walks inside, all equipment and starter tables, irrigation components, etc. There is a large fenced in animal corral area where seller once had goats and other livestock. The Multi-purpose building is a commercial grade building with huge clear span meeting area that can easily seat 100. Features a bunk room with several beds, laundry room, foyer, men's and women's restrooms with toilet stalls and shower stalls along with a large kitchen. There's even a Pioneer Princes wood cook stove. This alone retails today for around $4k! Built over a large crawl space full of equipment and supplies. All furnishings, bedding, decorations, appliances, etc. on the property at time of listing convey though some items in the photos (mainly the Guest Cottage) have been removed, but most are still in place. That is, this is a totally "Turn-Key", "Move In Ready" property! High speed internet is blazing fast fiber optic provided by French Broad Electric. The wooded areas above the pasture and buildings is easily accessed via a well maintained and solidly built gravel drive that leads from the paved public road (Meadow Fork Road) to the very top of the property. There are multiple good laying building sites up there offering excellent views. Drive is shared with the seller who has retained his personal home off to one side up near the top. CASH OFFERS ONLY and all prospects MUST show proof of funds prior to showing. This property is unique and will not qualify for any kind of conventional financing. Also listed as MLS 4307228.

8020 Meadow Fork Road, Hot Springs

$577,500

3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4229157 MLS

Price Reduction, Motivated Seller, ALL offers considered! Best VALUE in area at $212/sq ft! Stunning turn-key luxury home boasts breathtaking yr-round views. Live the elevated life you've always dreamed, whether you want peace & serenity or an active lifestyle, the choice is yours. Home is an exceptional investment w/ WNC's newest Forbes covered, All Seasons resort, Hatley Pointe, right in your backyard giving you an abundance of recreational outdoor activities like skiing/biking/hiking. New lift slated for Winter '25 creates potential for ski-in/ski-out & mountain biking access steps from your door. Just 30 mi to downtown Asheville. Fully furnished, this home offers low-maintenance living so you can spend more time doing what you love. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this incredible home your new oasis or cash flow investment. Hatley Pointe is just beginning w/ incredible plans for its future! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CrIP5202edpwvfmlQ7B89X8warZOlI7K/view?usp=sharing

330 Vista Drive Unit #204, Mars Hill

$465,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4145297 MLS

Escape to your own private haven at 38 Cash Phillips Road, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled on a tranquil creek front property in Mars Hill, NC. This idyllic setting offers the perfect blend of nature and convenience, just minutes from the slopes of Hatley Point Ski Resort and a short drive to the vibrant city of Asheville. Plus, explore the exciting opportunity to finish an additional dwelling unit on the property, ideal for guests or rental income.

38 Cash Phillips Drive, Mars Hill

$220,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4012156 MLS

Investor alert! CASH. Recently updated. All new floor, kitchen cabinets, counter top, HVAC, stainless appliances, tile bathrooms and a 6x9 outbuilding. Quiet neighborhood just outside Mars Hill. Walking distance to Mars Hill University. NC Broker owner.

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