481 Forest St, Mars Hill, NC 28754
OFF MARKET

481 Forest St
Mars Hill, NC 28754

  • Studio
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,560 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

$338,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,909/mo*
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$338,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,909/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Studio
2 Baths
1,560 sqft
(on 0.50 acres)

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Description

Charming farmhouse less than one mile to downtown Mars Hill. USDA ELIGIBLE, this 4 BR, 2 BA home has office space & a spacious garage w/ great potential for a pottery/art studio or even a full workshop! Custom features include charming bead-board accents, well-designed built-ins, fireplace w/ mantle, covered porch, stone pathways & columns & original hdwd floors. Move in ready with new metal roof, paint, kitchen counters, plumbing & electric!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

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Home Details for 481 Forest St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Footing
Pool
Pool

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Price History for 481 Forest St

DatePriceEventSource
05/15/2015$152,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NCM568775
06/12/2014$61,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NCM556031
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$269,291
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 481 Forest St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
368 Bailey Mountain Rd, Mars Hill, NC
0.56
Single-Family Home
$495,000
10/10/25
3
2
1,823
250 Chestnut St, Mars Hill, NC
0.89
Single-Family Home
$170,000
08/29/25
2
2
1,360
47 Stone Cottage Rd, Mars Hill, NC
0.84
Single-Family Home
$219,000
03/31/26
2
2
1,390
1128 Forest St, Mars Hill, NC
0.52
Single-Family Home
$420,000
07/01/25
3
1
1,691
522 Bailey Mountain Rd, Mars Hill, NC
0.46
Single-Family Home
$300,000
12/04/25
3
2
1,972
121 Ponder St, Mars Hill, NC
0.76
Single-Family Home
$409,900
01/28/26
3
2.5
1,700
474 N Main St, Mars Hill, NC
0.91
Single-Family Home
$365,000
05/18/26
3
2
1,925
230 S Main St, Mars Hill, NC
1.04
Single-Family Home
$300,000
05/14/26
3
1
1,398
651 N Main St, Mars Hill, NC
0.86
Single-Family Home
$366,000
01/20/26
2
1
912
60 Gins Ln #9 & 10, Mars Hill, NC
0.79
Single-Family Home
$559,000
03/30/26
3
2
1,925

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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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481 Forest St, Mars Hill, NC 28754 is a studio, 2 bathroom, 1,560 sqft single-family home built in 1957. This property is not currently available for sale. 481 Forest St was last sold on May 15, 2015 for $152,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 481 Forest St is $338,000.