278 Kelses Valley Drive
Mars Hill, NC 28754
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,230 sqft
- ~13 acre lot
- $223 per sqft
- 2005 build
- – on site
Cozy mountain home located in a friendly community of multigenerational families is near Mars Hill and an easy drive to Ashevillle. Escape to the serenity of this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled in the woods. This beautifully designed home features a versatile main level living room, and kitchen that is a chef’s dream with granite countertops and ample space for entertaining. Freshly refinished floors are soft, honey-toned wood and complement this open, airy floor plan. The upstairs bedroom is a quiet retreat with the sound of the creek flowing nearby The lower-level has radiant floor heating with a spacious great room. The large master bedroom has a walk-in closet and private bathroom. Custom built-ins, abundant natural light, and artistic details add to the home’s charm. This home sits on 12.97 acres at an elevation of 3,300 feet, so you will enjoy breathtaking mountain views from the deck whether you’re savoring the sunset, or unwinding under a canopy of stars.
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Last updated May 10, 2025
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MLS# 4204045 —
The Building
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Year Built:2005
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New Construction:false
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Construction Type:Site Built
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Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Construction Materials:Vinyl
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Architectural Style:Cottage
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Roof:Metal
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Foundation Details:Basement
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Levels:Two
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Basement:Finished, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
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Basement:true
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Patio And Porch Features:Deck, Wrap Around
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Door Features:Sliding Doors
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Above Grade Finished Area:1163
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Below Grade Finished Area:1067
Interior
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Flooring:Wood
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Living Area:2230
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Fireplace:false
Location
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Directions:Directions I-26 W/US-19 N/US-23 N/US-70 W towards Mars Hill (18 miles). Take exit 9 towards Burnsville. Turn right onto NC-1540 (0.6 miles). Turn left onto State Rd 1535/Walker Branch Rd (2.4 miles) Turn right onto Paint Fork Rd (0.1 miles). Turn left onto State Rd 1533 (Hamburg Rd. (2.9 miles) staying to the left of Terry’s Fork Baptist Church. Kelses Valley Rd is on the left. (This road is a gravel road that winds through several properties (watch out for chickens, goats, turkeys). Once past the barn, continue following the road and bearing to the right at the fork in the road. Follow road up and the house is on the left. Road is in decent shape but I always recommend AWD/4WD vehicles. There is a flat spot on the right just past the house.
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Latitude:35.829742
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Longitude:-82.422611
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Elevation:3000
The Property
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Type:Residential
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Lot Features:Hilly, Sloped, Wooded, Views
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Lot Size Area:12.97
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Lot Size Units:Acres
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Zoning Specification:R-A
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Exterior Features:Storage
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Fencing:Privacy
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Road Responsibility:Private Maintained Road
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Road Surface Type:Gravel
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (828) 620-1199
- Office phone:
- (828) 338-8121
Taxes
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Parcel Number:9787-54-6344
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Tax Assessed Value:410204
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:2
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Bedroom Basement:1
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Bedroom Third:1
Baths
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Baths:2
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Full Baths:2
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Full Baths Main:1
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Full Baths Basement:1
The Listing
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Special Listing Conditions:None
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Baseboard, Electric, Radiant Floor, Steam
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Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s)
Utilities
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Sewer:Septic Installed
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Water Source:Well
Appliances
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Appliances:Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
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Laundry Features:In Kitchen, Main Level
Schools
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Elementary School:Mars Hill
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Middle School:Madison
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High School:Madison
The Community
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Subdivision Name:None
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HOA Subject To:None
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Senior Community:false
Parking
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Parking Features:Driveway
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Garage:false
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Main Level Garage:No
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Carport:false
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Open Parking:false
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$499,000
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Mortgage
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$2,671
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Taxes | N/A |
Insurance | $137 |
Utilities | $148 See report |
Total | $2,956/mo.* |
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Walk Score®
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Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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5/5/25
May 5, 2025
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Price Changed | CMLS | $499,000 | -5.0% |
1/29/25
Jan 29, 2025
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Price Changed | CMLS | $525,000 | -4.5% |
12/2/24
Dec 2, 2024
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Listed / Active | CMLS | $550,000 |