A private forest retreat awaits you just minutes from Mars Hill and Weaverville. Follow the scenic Ivy River to this modern Arts & Crafts home, nestled on 3.77 wooded acres with a circular driveway leading directly to the front door. Inside, the spacious, open main-level floor plan centers on a wood-burning stove and opens onto a large deck with a built-in fireplace—an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining while surrounded by nature. A screened side porch offers the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon rain while listening to the chorus of songbirds.
The home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with numerous recent improvements, including a brand-new HVAC system and Furnace, new deck boards, rebuilt primary shower, hydro seeded lawn, and more. The primary suite opens onto a private deck that places you at tree canopy level, creating an immersive forest experience. The clean, unfinished basement opens to the backyard through French doors, offering excellent potential for additional living space, a studio, or workshop. A peaceful mountain setting with room to make it your own, all within easy reach of town.
- Heating System:
- Heat Pump, Forced Air, Propane, Electric, Wood Stove
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
- Basement:
- Basement Shop, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished, Partially Finished, Daylight, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace:
- Outside, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Patio:
- Balcony, Covered, Rear Porch, Deck, Side Porch, Screened
- Parking:
- Driveway, Circular Driveway
- Architectural Style:
- Arts and Crafts
- Flooring:
- Wood
- Interior Features:
- Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features:
- Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
- Sewer:
- Septic Installed
- Utilities:
- Propane, Underground Power Lines, Fiber Optics
- Waterfront Features:
- None
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Electric Range
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Madison
- City:
- Mars Hill
- Street:
- River Bend
- Zipcode:
- 28754
- Street:
- River Bend
- Street Number:
- 553
- Street Suffix:
- Drive
- Longitude:
- W83° 26' 20.1''
- Latitude:
- N35° 47' 22.6''
- Directions:
- Waze or Google GPS will work to get you to the property. Driveway is on the left. Look for the sign. There is a large rock with house number on it at the driveway.
- Elementary School:
- Mars Hill
- High School:
- Madison
- Middle School:
- Madison
- Office Name:
- Town and Mountain Realty
- Agent Name:
- Alex Hooker
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Construction Materials:
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation Details:
- Basement
- Levels:
- Two
- Lot Features:
- Wooded, Private, Sloped, Views
- Previous Price:
- 649000
- Water Source:
- Well
- Association Fee:
- 240
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Annually
- Association Yn:
- 1
- List Agent Mls Id:
- R22845
- List Office Mls Id:
- NCM13840
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-10-31T14:05:11Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-08-28T11:50:12Z
Residential For Sale
553 River Bend Drive, Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4418089
- Price :
- $624,000
- View :
- Mountain(s),Winter
- Bedrooms :
- 3
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 2,017 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 2004
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 2
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Architectural Shingle
