Recreational Land for Sale in Mars Hill, North Carolina
Windy Gap Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754





Experience nearly 50 acres of pristine mountain land in Mars Hill, NC, just 5 miles from I-26 and approximately 9 miles from Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort (featuring four restaurants and a coffee/juice bar; formerly Wolf Laurel). This exceptional property features underground power, a private gravel road, and multiple homesites with breathtaking mountain views. With no restrictions, the possibilities are endless--design your dream estate, create a vacation rental retreat, or establish a secluded homestead. The property is in Yancey County, so there is no zoning. Nestled near the Tennessee border, this land offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility, with Asheville and Johnson City just a short drive away. Whether you're a developer, investor, or off-grid enthusiast, this is a fantastic chance to own prime mountain property in a fast-growing area, on the West end of Yancey County. Call today to see this property for yourself! The seller is a relative of the listing agent.
Directions
From I-26 W take Exit 9 toward Burnsville/Spruce Pine. In approx. 6.5 mi just past the top of Madison Mountain, turn LEFT onto Windy Gap Road. At the fork, take the LEFT prong to stay on Windy Gap Rd. After a sharp curve, the property is on the LEFT.
OR
Take I-26 W toward Mars Hill/Johnson City
Past Mars Hill, take exit 3 for US-23A toward Hatley Point (Formally Wolf Laurel).
Turn right onto US-23 ALT S. Past Wolf Creek Gas Station, turn left onto Laurel Valley Rd to Windy Gap Rd in Yancey County for approx 3 miles and the property is on the right.
Location
- Street Address
- Windy Gap Rd, Tract B
- County
- Yancey County
- Elevation
- 3,107 feet
Property details
- MLS Number
- CMLS 4237869
- Date Posted
Legal description
49.38 acres Tract B of Survey, Metes and Bounds
Detailed attributes
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Views
- Mountain
Exterior
- Features
- Level, Paved, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Views
Nearby schools
Name | Level | District | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Blue Ridge | Elementary | — | — |
Cane River | Middle | — | — |
Mountain Heritage | High | — | — |
Listing history
Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 22, 2025 | New listing | $499,000 | — | CMLS |