$275,000
SOLD AUG 13, 2026

29 Ponder St Mars Hill, NC 28754

Mars Hill Area
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
0.43 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 13, 2026

$275 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

346 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Madison Middle School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of August 2026

Seller's offering $6000 concession! Charming cottage in the heart of Mars Hill! Just a short stroll to downtown, walking trails, local shops, and everyday conveniences, this lovingly maintained home blends vintage character with thoughtful updates. Spacious rooms, a walk-in closet, roof installed in 2018, and HVAC system replaced in 2022 to provide comfort and efficiency for years to come.

The oversized lot offers plenty of space for gardening, play, or relaxing outdoors, while the partially fenced yard is ideal for pets. Two outbuildings provide excellent storage and flexible space for hobbies, a workshop, or outdoor gear.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or searching for an investment opportunity, this charming in-town property offers a rare combination of affordability, convenience, and usable outdoor space in one of Madison County's most beloved small towns.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Veronica Gentry

Hollifield & Company Properties Inc. Brokerage Email: veronicagentry.realtor@gmail.com License #326718 Listed on: 07/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Chandler Brewer

Town and Mountain Realty License #259935

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 18,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Green Space
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned R-A

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Detached Carport Space
  • Driveway
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Schools

  • Mars Hill Elementary School
  • Madison Middle School
  • Madison High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Fiber Optics Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9747-86-9963

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0.43 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Restrictions: No Representation
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 275.00
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: veronicagentry.realtor@gmail.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1000
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Living Area: 1000
  • Bedroom Main: 2

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Exclusions: Washer/Dryer, Tread-mill not to convey
  • Construction Type: Aluminum
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop, Other - See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Side Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Utility Room
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Madison
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Green Area, Paved
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 9747-86-9963
  • Plat Book Slide: 5/130
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.427
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R-A

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mars Hill
  • High School: Madison

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2022
Sold by
Cliff Honeycutt and Cliff Jessica A
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,686
Outstanding Balance
$189,260
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$95,701

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2017
Sold by
Gillespie Warren V
Bought by
Honeycutt Nicky Cliff and Honeycutt Jessica A
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Mars Hill, NC

  • Trip Howell Real Estate Agent - Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty

    Trip Howell

    Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty

    (828) 672-3550

    80 Total Sales

    1 in Mars Hill

    $700,000 Price

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  • Bob Ray Real Estate Agent - Asheville Realty & Associates

    Bob Ray

    Asheville Realty & Associates

    (828) 882-2851

    34 Total Sales

    2 in Mars Hill

    $524K - $530K Price Range

    Bob Ray
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  • Derrick Erb Real Estate Agent - DRG Homes & Land

    Derrick Erb

    DRG Homes & Land

    (828) 519-5136

    18 Total Sales

    2 in Mars Hill

    $34K - $355K Price Range

    Derrick Erb
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  • Kim Gentry Justus Real Estate Agent - Ivester Jackson Blackstream

    Kim Gentry Justus

    Responds Quickly

    Ivester Jackson Blackstream

    (828) 672-3470

    69 Total Sales

    2 in Mars Hill

    $315K - $540K Price Range

    Kim Gentry Justus
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  • Athena Cermak Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Professionals

    Athena Cermak

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Professionals

    (828) 672-3601

    135 Total Sales

    2 in Mars Hill

    $240K - $330K Price Range

    Athena Cermak
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  • David Willett Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Executive

    David Willett

    RE/MAX Executive

    (828) 944-8251

    56 Total Sales

    1 in Mars Hill

    $88,000 Price

    David Willett
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $207,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $30,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $202,686 FHA
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/13/2026 08/13/26 Sold $275,000 -8.3% $275 / Sq Ft
04/29/2026 04/29/26 Price Changed $299,900 -3.2% $300 / Sq Ft
03/02/2026 03/02/26 Price Changed $309,900 -1.6% $310 / Sq Ft
12/29/2025 12/29/25 Price Changed $314,900 -1.6% $315 / Sq Ft
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Price Changed $319,900 -3.0% $320 / Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Price Changed $329,900 -3.0% $330 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Price Changed $339,999 -2.9% $340 / Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $349,999 -- $350 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $663 $134,241 $21,854 $112,387
2024 $663 $134,241 $21,854 $112,387
2023 $609 $85,872 $19,867 $66,005
2022 $609 $85,872 $19,867 $66,005
2021 $609 $85,872 $19,867 $66,005
2020 $609 $85,872 $19,867 $66,005
2019 $503 $62,345 $15,939 $46,406
2018 $324 $0 $0 $0
2017 $324 $0 $0 $0
2016 $324 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Veronica Gentry Real Estate Agent - Hollifield & Company Properties Inc.

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Veronica Gentry

    Hollifield & Company Properties Inc.

    (828) 380-9591

    45 Total Sales

    Veronica Gentry
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Chandler Brewer

    Town and Mountain Realty

    (919) 753-7121

    72 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS

MLS Number: 4286832

Canopy MLS

APN: 9747-86-9963

North Carolina Madison County Mars Hill 28754

29 Ponder St, Mars Hill, NC

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