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$990,000
New Listing

1185 Black Bear Drive
Mars Hill, NC 28754

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
4,616
SqFt
$214
/SqFt
2009
Built
Subdivision:
Wolfs Crossing
County:
Madison
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Some homes are built to fit neatly into a category. This one was built to be remembered. Perched atop a mountain in the heart of Western North Carolina, this remarkable three-bedroom log home is for the buyer who has always dreamed of owning a true mountain cabin only on a much grander scale. Rich wood, massive hand-hewn beams, stonework and a striking central fireplace give the home its authentic character, while walls of windows frame the surrounding mountains and bring the landscape into nearly every gathering space. From the front porch, the ever-present view of Big Bald Mountain becomes part of daily life, changing with the light, weather and seasons. The expansive, multi-level floor plan offers an extraordinary amount of room for family and friends. The main level features generous living, dining and kitchen areas that flow together for entertaining, plus a pantry and access to an approximately 44-foot-long deck. Upstairs, the private bedroom spaces are complemented by a dedicated office, multiple bathrooms, a balcony and dramatic overlooks into the living areas below. The lower level feels like a destination of its own, with a large family room centered around a second fireplace, a game room, laundry, utility rooms, and additional flexible spaces for hobbies, recreation or spillover guests. Outside, covered porches, open decks, stone terraces and expansive acreage create a private mountaintop retreat surrounded by hardwood forest and long range mountain scenery. It feels wonderfully removed from the noise of everyday life, yet it is only approximately five minutes from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort, offering winter skiing, year-round fine dining at Smoke & Timber and a summertime downhill bike park scheduled to open in August 2026. Wolf Laurel’s acclaimed high elevation golf course is also nearby, along with Mars Hill, Burnsville and convenient access to Interstate 26. Asheville Regional Airport and Tri-Cities Airport near Johnson City, Tennessee, are each approximately 45 minutes away. This is not an ordinary cabin and it is not meant for an ordinary buyer. It is a home for large gatherings, long weekends that turn into entire seasons, quiet mornings overlooking Big Bald and evenings spent around the fire. For someone who has always imagined owning a substantial, authentic mountain retreat with room for everyone, this may be the place where that dream finally takes shape.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$990,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,616 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
6.58 Acres
Year Built 
2009
MLS® Number 
4406923
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$183.33 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
7 hours agoListing first seen on site
7 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Foundation 
Slab
Parking 
Driveway
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Above 
2992
SqFt Total 
4616
Style 
Post and BeamRustic
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Well
Zoning 
R
Interior Features
Appliances 
Electric CooktopElectric OvenRefrigerator
Basement 
DaylightExterior EntryFinishedFullInterior EntryWalk-Out AccessWalk-Up Access
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomGreat Room
Flooring 
Wood
Heating 
Propane
Laundry Features 
Electric Dryer HookupLower Level
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
LogStone
Exterior 
Fire Pit
Lot Features 
Rolling SlopeClearedPrivateSlopedWoodedViews
Other Structures 
None
Patio And Porch 
CoveredDeckPorch
Roof 
Shingle
View 
Mountain(s)
Waterview 
Mountain(s)
Community Features
Association Dues 
2200
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
HOA Fee Frequency 
Annually
Horse Property 
None
Roads 
Gravel
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Mars Hill
Middle School
Madison
High School
Madison
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive carrieleehoffman@remax.net


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