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553 River Bend Drive
$649,000
Mars Hill, NC, 28754
singlefamily
3
3
Lot Size: 3.77 Acres
MLS #CAR4418089 image #0
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Property Information

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.
SPECIFICS

Property Details

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Price:
$649,000
MLS #:
CAR4418089
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
River Bend
Listed Date:
Aug 28, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,017
Lot Size:
164,221 sqft / 3.77 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2004
Arts And CraftsWoodedRiver BendMars HillMadisonMadison
AMENITIES

Interior

Above Grade Finished Area
2017
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Levels
Two
AMENITIES

Exterior

Architectural Style
Arts and Crafts
Construction Materials
Fiber Cement
Lot Features
Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Other Structures
None
Parking Features
Circular Driveway, Driveway
Patio And Porch Features
Balcony, Covered, Deck, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Roof
Architectural Shingle
View
Mountain(s), Winter
Waterfront Features
None
NEIGHBORHOOD

Schools

Elementary School:
Mars Hill
Middle School:
Madison
High School:
Madison
FINANCIAL

Financial

HOA Fee
$240
HOA Fee Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Riverbend HOA
HOA Phone
828-712-4945

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