Seller's offering $6000 concession! Charming cottage in the heart of Mars Hill! Just a short stroll to downtown, walking trails, local shops, and everyday conveniences, this lovingly maintained home blends vintage character with thoughtful updates. Spacious rooms, a walk-in closet, roof installed in 2018, and HVAC system replaced in 2022 to provide comfort and efficiency for years to come.
The oversized lot offers plenty of space for gardening, play, or relaxing outdoors, while the partially fenced yard is ideal for pets. Two outbuildings provide excellent storage and flexible space for hobbies, a workshop, or outdoor gear.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or searching for an investment opportunity, this charming in-town property offers a rare combination of affordability, convenience, and usable outdoor space in one of Madison County's most beloved small towns.
Under contract-show
Price cut: $10K (4/29)
$299,900
29 Ponder St, Mars Hill, NC 28754
2beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.43 Acres Lot
$291,800 Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially fenced yardCharming cottageOversized lotSpacious roomsWalk-in closet
- 356 days |
- 399 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Veronica Gentry veronicagentry.realtor@gmail.com,
Hollifield & Company Properties Inc.
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4286832
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Flex space
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Utility Room
Features
- Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Side Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Green Area, Paved
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop, Other
- Parcel number: 9747869963
- Zoning: R-A
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Mars Hill
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $85,872
- Date on market: 7/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 345 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Washer/Dryer, Tread-mill not to convey
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$291,800
$277,000 - $306,000
$1,646/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $299,900-3.2%$300/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $309,900-1.6%$310/sqft |
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| 12/29/2025 | Price change | $314,900-1.6%$315/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $319,900-3%$320/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $329,900-3%$330/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $339,999-2.9%$340/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,999+69.1%$350/sqft |
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| 7/20/2022 | Sold | $207,000+590%$207/sqft |
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| 10/4/2017 | Sold | $30,000$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $134,241 |
| 2024 | -- | $134,241 +56.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $85,872 |
| 2022 | -- | $85,872 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | $833 | -- |
| 2019 | -- | $62,345 |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 28754
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mars Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.4 mi
- 4/10Madison High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mars Hill
- Middle: Madison
- High: Madison
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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