Keri Ragle

1185 & 1115 Black Bear Drive

Mars Hill, NC
$ 990,000 Beds 3 Baths 3.5 Sq 4,616 Virtual Tour
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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.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 990,000
  • City
  • Mars Hill
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • MADISON
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Madison County
  • Lot Size
  • 6.58 Acres
  • Zip
  • 28754
  • Sqr Footage
  • 4,616
  • Year Built
  • 2009
  • Style
  • Post and Beam,Rustic
  • MLS#
  • 4406923
Listed By: RE/MAX Executive; carrieleehoffman@remax.net
Data Source: Canopy MLS

Features

General

Living Area 4616
Sewer Septic Installed
Heating Propane
Cooling None
Utilities Cable Available
Roof Architectural Shingle
Appliances Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Refrigerator
Development Status Completed
Zoning R
HOA Fee 2200
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Deck,Porch
Architectural Style Post and Beam,Rustic
Construction Materials Log,Stone
Year Built 2009
View Long Range,Mountain(s)
Levels Tri-Level
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 9851252293000
Waterfront Features None
Accessibility Two or More Access Exits
Additional Parcels Description 9851254503
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Madison
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA Yes
Subdivision Name Wolfs Crossing
Garage Y/N No
Other Structures None
Full Baths 3
Directions AWD required.
High School Madison
City Mars Hill
Association Name Wolf's Crossing RMA
Senior Community Y/N No
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N No
Elementary School Mars Hill
Middle/Junior High School Madison
Additional Parcels Y/N Yes
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Standard Status Active
CAR_HOASubjectTo Required
Construction Type Site Built
Restrictions Other - See Remarks
Tax Assessed Value 860702
Virtual Tour https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/3c3c4cb6-9d3b-4bd6-b2d0-3d8cc1114880?initialViewType=pano
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional

Interior Features

Basement Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
Flooring Wood
Fireplace Features Family Room,Great Room
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 2992
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup,Lower Level
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 4
SqFt Main 1574
SqFt Lower 1624
SqFt Upper 1418

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Fire Pit
Parking Features Driveway
Lot Features Cleared,Green Area,Hilly,Private,Sloped,Wooded,Views
Water Source Well
Lot Size Area 6.58
Foundation Details Basement,Slab
Road Surface Type Gravel
Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road
Horse Amenities None
Main Level Garage YN No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Kingsport, TN office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Mars Hill Elementary School
Middle School Madison Middle School
High School Madison High School

Price History

7/25/2026 Listed $990,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28754

Price
AVG $830K
$990K
Year Built
AVG 1991
2009
Visits
AVG 254
27
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1185 & 1115 Black Bear Drive Mars Hill, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $990000 with 4616 sqft and a lot size of 6.58 Acres Acre(s). 1185 & 1115 Black Bear Drive Mars Hill has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 2009. The property's zip code is 28754 which is in Mars Hill, NC

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