Unrestricted Mountain Land with
For Sale
$449,000
Windy Gap Road, Mars Hill, NC 28754
LAND - Mars Hill, NC
Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size49.38 Acres
Days on Market51
Property Features for Windy Gap Road
General Information
Property type
Land
Property subtype
Other
Lot features
Hilly, Level, Paved, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Creek/ Stream, Wooded, Views
Elementary school
Blue Ridge
Middle school
Cane River
High school
Mountain Heritage
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.
Standard status
Active
APN
49.38 acre portion of 986000844730000
Lot size
49.38 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
49.38 acres Tract B of Survey, Metes and Bounds
Legal Description
49.38 acres Tract B of Survey, Metes and Bounds
Utilities
Sewer type
Septic Needed
Water source
Well Needed
Listing Agency:
NorthGroup Real Estate LLC
(828) 222-7925
Listed By:
Brandi Buckner Young · License #304291
(828) 208-7333
Added: Jun 23
Changed: Jun 26
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 6:06AM
MLS# 4396445
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Nearly 50 acres of unrestricted mountain land in Yancey County, offered with underground power and a private gravel road that provides access through the property. The tract includes multiple potential homesites across a mix of hilly, rolling, sloped, and level areas, with long-range mountain views. The listing notes no HOA and no city taxes, and the property is outside city limits with no zoning, supporting a wide range of residential and recreational concepts. Timber was logged over 20 years ago, and the existing road is currently maintained in connection with access to the upper tract/cell tower area.
The property is located on Windy Gap Road near the Madison/Yancey County line, in a mountain corridor between Asheville, NC and Johnson City, TN. It is approximately 5 miles from I-26 and about 9 miles from Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort (formerly Wolf Laurel Country Club). The surrounding area includes established resort and recreation amenities, including golf at Wolf Laurel Country Club.
This is a practical fit for buyers seeking privacy and usability without waiting on infrastructure, with underground power and existing road access already in place. The combination of available homesites and open, unrestricted configuration makes the land suitable for a private estate, family retreat, vacation rental use, or other off-grid style planning that benefits from flexible, no-zoning options.
The property is located on Windy Gap Road near the Madison/Yancey County line, in a mountain corridor between Asheville, NC and Johnson City, TN. It is approximately 5 miles from I-26 and about 9 miles from Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort (formerly Wolf Laurel Country Club). The surrounding area includes established resort and recreation amenities, including golf at Wolf Laurel Country Club.
This is a practical fit for buyers seeking privacy and usability without waiting on infrastructure, with underground power and existing road access already in place. The combination of available homesites and open, unrestricted configuration makes the land suitable for a private estate, family retreat, vacation rental use, or other off-grid style planning that benefits from flexible, no-zoning options.
Key Highlights
- 49.38‑acre unrestricted mountain tract in Mars Hill, NC on Windy Gap Road near the Madison/Yancey line
- Underground power runs along the road corridor, with a private gravel road providing access through the property
- No restrictions, no HOA, and no city taxes; located outside city limits with no zoning
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
4
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Demographics for 28754, NC
8,074
Population
4,460
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
87.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
92
Density / Sq Mi
$68,750
Median Household Income
$39,029
Median Earnings
$841
Median Rent
$289,700
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Residential land & home lot - Nearly 50 acres in Yancey County with underground power and private road access, plus long-range mountain views.
Where is this residential land & home lot located?
The property is located at Windy Gap Road Mars Hill, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $449,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 49.38‑acre unrestricted mountain tract in Mars Hill, NC on Windy Gap Road near the Madison/Yancey line; Underground power runs along the road corridor, with a private gravel road providing access through the property; No restrictions, no HOA, and no city taxes; located outside city limits with no zoning
