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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 1,812
Population Density 936 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 933
Male Population 880
Median Age 31.36 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 64%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College SOUTH COLLEGE-ASHEVILLE
Distance to SOUTH COLLEGE-ASHEVILLE 18 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College MARS HILL COLLEGE
Distance to MARS HILL COLLEGE 1 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 654
Family Households 432
Average Family Size 2.62
Average Household Income $44,318
Median Household Income $42,380
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 64%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.28
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.37
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.29
Murder Risk (County) 0.43
Rape Risk (County) 0.34
Robbery Risk 0.17
Assault Risk (County) 0.22
Property Risk (County) 0.40
Burglary Risk (County) 0.62
Larceny Risk (County) 0.33
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.21

Environment

Average July High Temperature 84.9° F
Average January Low Temperature 21° F
Annual Precipitation 40.26 inches
Air Pollution Index 95% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6.75%
Nearest Airport ASHEVILLE REGIONAL
Distance to ASHEVILLE REGIONAL 27 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team ASHEVILLE TOURISTS (A)
Distance to ASHEVILLE TOURISTS (A) 17 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
MARS HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5200 SCHOOL HOUSE LN, MARS HILL, NC 28754
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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BANKSASHEVILLE SAVINGS BANK20 CASCADE ST MARS HILL, NC 28754
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK31 CASCADE ST MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESBEECH GLEN BAPTIST CHURCH2928 BEECH GLEN RD MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESBETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH4568 US 19 HWY MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESBRIGHT HOPE LAUREL METHODIST271 LAUREL VALLEY RD MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESCALIFORNIA CREEK BAPTIST CHR5131 US 23 HWY MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESCALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH1343 BAILEY ST MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESGABRIELS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH115 N TURKEY BRANCH RD MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESIVY RIDGE FIRST CHURCH OF GOD139 IVEY RIDGE APT DR # DR MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESMARS HILL UNITED METHODIST CHR201 S MAIN ST MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESMT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH40 MOUNT OLIVE DR MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESPAINT FORK BAPTIST CHURCH222 BRADLEY BRANCH RD MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESST ANDREW'S CATHOLIC CHURCH149 BROOK ST MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESTRINTY BAPTIST CHURCH237 BULL CREEK RD MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESUPPER LAUREL BAPTIST CHURCH9940 US 23 HWY MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESUPPER LAUREL BAPTIST CHURCHRR 3 BOX 244 MARS HILL, NC 28754
CHURCHESVISION MISSIONARY BAPT CHURCH386 PHILLIPS VALLEY RD MARS HILL, NC 28754
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +MARS HILL COLLEGEPO BOX 370 MARS HILL, NC 28754



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
28754103$210,000$280,439
Displaying 1-10 of 15 in $200-500k range
Such a feeling of being at home! Sitting amidst tranquil rolling hills w/year around views, the home welcomes you into the main floor w/9' ceilings, a spacious eat-in kitchen,wonderful living room w/FP & tall bookshelves, a generous dining room, a home office w/more built-ins, a private master suite, a laundry room, another full bath & a sunroom you won't want to leave. 3 min. to downtown Mars Hill, 23 to Asheville. Additional building site.
 484 PITCHFORK LANE
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$465,000

+/- 14 Acre rustic contemporary log hideaway. Secluded spacious home with wrap around decks/covered porches. Lets you take in the great outdoors & mountain views. Living room has exposed beams & lots of light with cozy woodburning FP, visible from loft above, which adjoins master suite. Great eat-in kitchen with bed + bath on main. Workshop/hobby space. Barn, old pasture + stream.
 407 WOODED MOUNTAIN TRAIL
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$414,900

QUAINT DT MARS HILL WALK TO THE COLLEGE, POSTOFFICE. HISTORIC HOME DT MARS HILLS. LOTS OF POTENTIAL, LANDSCAPED GROUNDS, HOME HAS HAD NUMEROUS UPDATES. COULD BE A BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE RESIDENCE. ONLY A SHORT DRIVE FROM DT ASHEVILLE WITH SMALL TOWN CHARM. HOME HAS BEEN AN OPERATING B&B WITH SOME ITEMS INCLUDED. ZONED C-1 COULD BE OFFICE, COMMERCIAL, PARKING AREA. MTN. VIEWS FROM HOUSE. WINDOW UNIT/AC WILL STAY. SUNPORCH HEATED BY DIFFERENT SOURCE.
 173 SOUTH MAIN
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 5 bathrooms
$399,000

New home on a beautiful wooded & private parcel.Attention to detail,hand hewed log siding,6" tongue & groove,wainscotting,spacious hickory kitchen with granite tops,breakfast island & bar,stainless steel appliances,hwd floors,huge bedrooms with dormers,family room with stone fireplace,rocking chair front porch,landscaped to the natural surrounding.
 108 CLEAR VIEW
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$398,500

Enjoy casual elegance in this traditional home  in very secluded Hilltop Acres.Home features hwd, ceramic tile and marble floors, Silistone countertops, gas FP, 9' ceilings,.Large Master Suite w/tray ceiling, jacuzzi tub, and spacious walk in closet.Upper level rec room, bonus room w/plenty of storage.Enjoy inviting outdoor living spaces overlooking beautifully landscaped private lot ajoining green space.New construction.
 6 HILLTOP ACRES
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$385,900

Well-built and maintained chalet with mountain views and high elevation. Great floor plan with 3 bedroom suites, lower level offers separate entrance and living space, cath. ceilings in great room w/stone fireplace. All baths offer built-in cabinets, bedrooms carpeted, 3rd bedroom/no closet. This home has been built with all the extra's in mind. You can hear the nearby stream from the deck. Full-time resident, must make an appointment to show!!!
 253 FLAME AZALEA LANE
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$375,000

Storybook cottage with beautiful park-like backyard, including deer and birds. Secluded, private bungalow 1 BR/1BA, with 36x24 workshop for office or sleeping area. Home features: Maple flooring, gourmet kitchen, stone fireplace, skylights, and towel warmer near walk-in shower. View of Mountain Air from back deck.  Must have gate code to show.
 519 SUSANNA COVE ROAD
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
 1 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$359,900

Log siding, open floor plan, beautiful pine floors in the great room. Kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless appliances. Three bedroom suites one on each level. Large bonus room on the second level. This is a great buy for an almost new home.
 41 NINA COURT
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$359,000

Picture Perfect Mountain Farm. 26.4 Acres with 10-15 acres, flat pasture. 2 bold streams with a lovely 2BR/1BA home & 40x50 barn. Superb view/wooded views from rocking chair front porch. This would make a wonderful horse farm or could be used as weekend getaway. Bring the horses, cows, sheep, or all. Joins trout rich Big Laurel Creek and Roaring Fork Creek. Storage/outbuilding included. 1 year home warranty.
 14235 BIG LAUREL ROAD
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$349,500

Contemporary house. Great room has towering ceilings, exposed beams, granite in the kitchen, stainless appliances, high end cabinets, gas fireplace, master on the main, family room down and two bedrooms up. This custom built home is unique. Long range winter views. Close to Mars Hill and easy access to I-26.
 120 NINA COURT
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$349,000
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