Meticulously maintained home tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac with beautifully landscaped grounds and exceptional interior and exterior living space. This spacious property offers multiple primary bedroom options with ensuite bathrooms on both levels, including a main-level ensuite with walk-in shower. Features include hardwood and tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, skylights, abundant natural light, and a gorgeous heated and cooled sunroom. The open kitchen boasts custom countertops, a large island with gas cooktop, breakfast area, and an adjacent dining room.
Enjoy natural gas fireplace logs, a tankless natural gas water heater, central heat and air plus three second-floor mini splits for supplemental comfort, high-speed internet, huge walk-in closets, walk-in attic storage, laundry chute, and four full bathrooms. The finished basement includes a pool table, interior and exterior access, and flexible space for recreation, workshop, or craft rooms. Additional highlights include a second-floor office, oversized 2-car garage with finished floor coating and side storage/workshop area, large wraparound deck with multiple access points, and expansive patio space perfect for entertaining.
Seller has maintained a whole-house warranty for several years, with all systems routinely serviced and maintained, reflecting meticulous upkeep throughout the property.
Under contract-show
$885,000
518 Forest Ridge Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
3beds
3,908sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
3.14 Acres Lot
$833,200 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$42/mo HOA
What's special
Natural gas fireplace logsBeautifully landscaped groundsAbundant natural lightPrivate cul-de-sacSecond-floor officeVaulted ceilingsBreakfast area
- 42 days |
- 315 |
- 5 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rick Sharpe ricksharpe@weichertunlimited.com,
WEICHERT, Realtors - Unlimited
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4384980
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Chute, Laundry Room
Features
- Kitchen Island, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Basement Shop,Partially Finished
- Attic: Walk-In
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,373
- Total interior livable area: 3,908 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,373
- Finished area below ground: 535
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Shop, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 3.14 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Private, Wooded, Views
Living quarters
- Secondary features: None
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 9746854569
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Details
- Builder name: Turner
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optics, Phone Connected, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Forest Ridge Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $500 annually
- HOA name: Steven Bava
Location
- Region: Mars Hill
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $617,967
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 42 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$833,200
$792,000 - $875,000
$3,464/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $885,000+302.3%$226/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4384980 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/1998 | Sold | $220,000$56/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $617,967 |
| 2024 | -- | $617,967 +22.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $503,613 |
| 2022 | -- | $503,613 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | $2,971 | -- |
| 2019 | -- | $329,924 |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $329,924 +13% |
| 2013 | -- | $292,059 -2.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $298,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $298,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28754
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mars Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 5/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.8 mi
- 4/10Madison High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.1 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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- North Carolina
- Madison County
- Mars Hill
- 28754
- 518 Forest Ridge Dr
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