278 Kelses Valley Dr Mars Hill, NC 28754
Property details
About 278 Kelses Valley Dr
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.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Driveway
- Exterior: Storage
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Radiant Floor, Steam
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $499,000
- Price/SqFt: $223
- 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.
- Year Built: 2005
- Living Area: 2,230 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4204045
- Office Name: NextHome Partners
- Office Email: brad@nexthome828.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2016 | Home Sold | $30,000 |
| Apr 01, 2016 | Home Sold | $30,000 |
| Nov 07, 2014 | Home Sold | $273,500 |
| Nov 07, 2014 | Home Sold | $273,500 |
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Nearby schools
8
Barnardsville Elementary School
Public District PK-4
4.3 mi
•20 Hillcrest Dr
6
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.4 mi
•910 Cane River School Rd
6
Mars Hill Elementary School
Public District KG-5
7.3 mi
•200 School House Ln
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,560. The majority of Mars Hill, NC residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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NASCAR
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Bass Pro Shops
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Wal-Mart
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Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Applebees
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GMC
Chevrolet
Ram
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Classic Country
New Country
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Frequently asked questions
About 278 Kelses Valley Dr
The listing price of 278 Kelses Valley Dr property is $499,000.
The property 278 Kelses Valley Dr is a house located in Mars Hill, North Carolina, 28754.
Active Listing: 278 Kelses Valley Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 278 Kelses Valley Dr are: Barnardsville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Blue Ridge Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Mars Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cane River Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), East Yancey Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), North Buncombe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Mountain Heritage High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), North Buncombe High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Madison Velocity Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
The last sale was on April 1, 2016 for $30,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 278 Kelses Valley Dr has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 278 Kelses Valley Dr is 2,230 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 278 Kelses Valley Dr is 2005.
This home is located at 278 Kelses Valley Dr in Mars Hill, NC and zip code 28754. This 2,230 square foot home was built in 2005. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 29, 2024 and is currently priced at $499,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Mars Hill, NC there were more than 1 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 3 were sold right at the asked price. Between March and April 2025, Mars Hill, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 8.6%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 42 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $415,000.