197 Cherry Knob Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
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SOLD
MAY 15, 2026

197 Cherry Knob Dr
Mars Hill, NC 28754

  • 4 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths
  • 3,607 sqft (on 1.45 acres)

$1,305,000

Last Sold: May 15, 2026
10% below list $1.45M
$362/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,328/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$1,305,000

Last Sold: May 15, 2026
10% below list $1.45M
$362/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,328/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,607 sqft
(on 1.45 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2006
Lot Size
1.45 acres
Living Area
3,607 sqft
Price/Sqft
$362/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage
HOA
$500/Monthly

Description

Welcome to 197 Cherry Knob, a mountaintop masterpiece in the prestigious, gated Wolf Laurel community, where luxury and comfort meet in a 5,300 acre natural sanctuary, surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest, SE Trust Land and the Mars Hill Watershed. This custom-designed retreat offers an open-concept layout with sweeping long-range mountain views from nearly every room. Designed for effortless everyday living, the main level features three spacious bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bath, providing privacy and refinement for residents and guests alike. The light-filled great room flows onto a full-length deck, ideal for entertaining, dining al fresco, or quiet mornings above the clouds. An elevator connects all levels, leading to a lower-level haven with stylish bar and wine cellar, a second primary suite with lavish ensuite and generous walk-in closet, plus a dedicated office with custom built-ins and full bath. Home offered turn key.
Set in Wolf Laurel, residents enjoy a true four-season lifestyle surrounded by cool high-elevation air, protected mountain vistas, and abundant recreation. Optional Village Club membership provides access to the pool, sports courts, pickleball, tennis, playground, outdoor pavilion, stocked trout pond, and event center. Optional Wolf Laurel Country Club membership adds an acclaimed 5-star golf course, 24-hour fitness center, restaurant, and bar. Enjoy 50 miles of internal hiking trails, or step onto the Appalachian Trail from multiple community access points. Be sure to take advantage of the new Hatley Ski Resort with year-round dining at Smoke & Timber and a downhill bike park slated for spring 2026. Everyday conveniences can be found close by in the nearby towns of Mars Hill (15 minutes), Weaverville (25 minutes), Burnsville (20 minutes) Asheville (45 minutes), and Johnson City, TN (45 minutes). Both with regional airports. Come see why they call us the Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountain.
***This home is located within The Ridges HOA governance which does not allow short or long term rentals***
197 Cherry Knob Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754 is a 4 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 3,607 sqft single-family home built in 2006. It last sold for $1,305,000 on May 15, 2026 (10% below the $1,450,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,305,300, with a rent estimate of $4,130/month.

Home Details for 197 Cherry Knob Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Basement Garage Door,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up AccessNumber of Rooms: 16Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom S, Bathroom Full, Bar Entertainment, Dining Area, Great Room Two Story, Kitchen, Living Room, Mud, Office, Wine Cellar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3607 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Underground Power Lines, Underground UtilitiesAppliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer, Wine RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: In Hall,Laundry Room,Main LevelMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Forced Air,Propane,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Heat Pump,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Outside, Propane, Wood Burning, Other - See Remarks
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window TreatmentsDoor: Screen Door(s), Sliding DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: Two or More Access Exits, Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Hallway(s)ElevatorFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage Faces Side
Pool
Pool: Community
Frontage
Waterfront: NoneResponsible for Road Maintenance: Private Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Installed
Surface & Elevation
Elevation: 4000 FeetElevation: 4000Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2199 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1408 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 171

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2006
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cabin
Building
Building Name: The RidgesConstruction Materials: Hardboard Siding, StoneNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 986100997846000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,450,000Price Per Sqft: $362/sqft

Location

Direction & Address
City: Mars HillCommunity: Wolf Laurel
School Information
Elementary School: UnspecifiedJr High / Middle School: UnspecifiedHigh School: Unspecified

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2199 Square Feet
Community rooms
Fitness Center

Community

Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Game Court, Gated, Golf, Picnic Area, Playground, Pond, Putting Green, Recreation Area, Rooftop Terrace, Ski Slopes, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails, OtherNot Senior Community
Other
Playground

HOA

HOA Name: The Ridges Home Owner AssociationHas an HOAHOA Fee: $6,000/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.45 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 4271284Attribution Contact: carrieleehoffman@remax.netAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2199

Additional Information

ClubhouseGame CourtGatedGolfPicnic AreaPlaygroundPondPutting GreenRecreation AreaRooftop TerraceSki SlopesSport CourtTennis Court(s)Walking TrailsOther
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Carrie Lee Hoffman
RE/MAX Executive
Bought with: Jennifer Campbell-Overbeeke, (919) 622-4082, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4271284

Price History for 197 Cherry Knob Dr

DatePriceEventSource
05/15/2026$1,305,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4271284
11/21/2025$1,450,000Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4271284
10/01/2025$1,450,000ListingRemovedCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4271284
06/16/2025$1,450,000Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4271284

Market trends in Mars Hill

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,977
Assessment$697,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 197 Cherry Knob Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
646 Overlook Dr, Mars Hill, NC
0.69
Single-Family Home
$700,000
08/28/25
2
2.5
3,513
128 Hadleigh Way, Mars Hill, NC
0.82
Single-Family Home
$645,000
02/11/26
3
3.5
2,651
2399 El Miner Dr, Mars Hill, NC
1.20
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
09/11/25
5
5
3,600
148 Pearl Way, Mars Hill, NC
0.75
Single-Family Home
$485,000
09/25/25
3
2
1,604
14 Zebulon Ln, Mars Hill, NC
1.18
Single-Family Home
$685,000
02/19/26
3
3.5
3,028
205 Chestnut Vlg, Mars Hill, NC
0.94
Single-Family Home
$675,000
06/25/26
3
3.5
2,561
1873 El Miner Dr, Mars Hill, NC
1.26
Single-Family Home
$505,000
09/30/25
3
2
1,886
1495 El Miner Dr, Mars Hill, NC
1.30
Single-Family Home
$505,000
06/30/26
2
2
3,418
88 Siler Ln, Mars Hill, NC
1.15
Single-Family Home
$353,333
08/05/25
2
2
1,969

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What Locals Say about Mars Hill

At least 21 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say car is needed

  • 92 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say there's wildlife

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Clb42307
    "Which school zone the home is in & what the crime rate is. Whether there is child molesters in the vicinity "
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  • Gabrielle H.
    "Dogs are welcome in the community, people walk their dogs often and there is a local dog friendly coffee shop. "
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  • Michael K.
    "it's a boring area with a bunch of college students. Only parking is 2hr parking in mars hill unless its residential, parking permit, or working. College students will be anywhere you go in mars hill. "
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  • Nativedt777
    "Close to town but also have cows as neighbors. There are restaurants , post office, banks, library, shops, gas stations, grocery stores, greenways, a university,an elementary school, and much more close by."
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  • Donnajanehugs
    "This is a gated mountain community with dramatic views, clean air, wooded areas, hiking trails, golf course, skiing, horseback riding stable, swimming pool, tennis courts, a country club restaurant (open six months of the year), lots of activities and friendly neighbors."
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  • Cheryl L.
    "We lived here year round for 12 years, & would NOT be leaving if not for our aging parents & their need for our care. All 4 seasons are a blessing & it makes choosing a favorite season impossible. Western Sunsets will rival any in the world! Read this list of possibilities for anyone who is interested in a second home (for any season) or a wonderful all year getaway. This cabin provides the real cabin experience, not a fabricated version. It's cozy, well heated & in a GREAT, if not THE perfect location on the mountain. It makes coming and going easy & fast by mountain living standards. You have year round access to main roads which are kept cleared & well maintained. There is little mountain traffic on Oakridge & you have a shorter drive in & out of the community than most other residents. If you play Golf, you may never find a place you like to play better than Wolf Laurel Country Club. There is little maintenance to do in an antique cabin as you do not want to compromise the integrity of the beautiful logs which are everlasting! The appliances are relatively new & water pressure is great! There is little yard maintenance due to the abundance of natural fauna. The cabin is a 5 minute drive to the Ski Resort. Mars Hill provides great Grocery Shopping @ Ingles, CVS, & the quaint & great restaurants are there, only 20 minutes away. Weaverville has other shopping & dining & is a 30 minute drive from the cabin. You are also 10 minutes from the TN/NC border & a short drive to Johnson City TN. Walking anywhere @ Wolf Laurel is an adventure in Nature. We are some of the people written about who take food & beverages to the through-hikers to meet people from ALL OVER THE WORLD on the Appalachian Trail which is a 2 mile hike from the cabin. On a personal note: I will forever"
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