121 Ponder St
Description
Shining with thoughtful design and modern mountain style, this 2023-built home just received a price improvement to $409,900 — making it one of the best opportunities in Mars Hill right now. Buyers have raved about the home’s quality, layout, and setting, and this new price wraps it up like a gift for the holidays. Perfectly positioned on a quiet, no-through-traffic street about a mile from Main Street and Mars Hill...New price: $409,900! This Practically New Mars Hill Gem Is Now an Incredible Value
Shining with thoughtful design and modern mountain style, this 2023-built home just received a price improvement to $409,900 — making it one of the best opportunities in Mars Hill right now. Buyers have raved about the home’s quality, layout, and setting, and this new price wraps it up like a gift for the holidays. Perfectly positioned on a quiet, no-through-traffic street about a mile from Main Street and Mars Hill University, the location blends small-town convenience with peaceful surroundings. Inside, the bright open floor plan features vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and a beautifully finished kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and soft-close cabinetry. The main level includes the inviting living and dining areas plus a spacious primary suite with a large walk-in closet and elegant bath. The lower level adds two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and one-car garage access — ideal for guests, family, or a separate work-from-home zone. Outdoor living is exceptional: enjoy the covered front porch, sunny deck, and patio overlooking pastoral views with a peek-a-boo mountain backdrop. The fenced yard is perfect for pets or play. With no rental restrictions, this home offers strong investment potential as well as everyday livability. Turn-key, nearly new, beautifully finished — and now priced to move at $409,900. Come see why this one stands out.
- Listed by Julie Tallman • EXP Realty LLC • julie@juliemovesmountains.com
Property Details for 121 Ponder Street
Property Details for 121 Ponder Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 4313081 |
| Days on Market | 73 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF |
| County | Madison County |
Location
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Building Information for 121 Ponder Street
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Property Information for 121 Ponder Street
- Longitude: -82.546223
- Latitude: 35.8339
- Directions: From Asheville: I-26W for 16 miles. Take exit 11 towards Mars Hill. Turn Left onto HWY 213. In 1.1 miles, turn right onto Main Street, then take the 3rd Left onto Bruce Rd. In .2 miles, turn right onto Ponder Street. House is on the Left.
- HOA YN: No
- HOA Subject To: None
- HOA Subject To Dues: No
- Tax Assessed Value: $401,532.00
- Parcel Number: 9747-97-0291
- City Taxes Paid To: Mars Hill
- Middle Or Junior School: Madison
- High School: Madison
- Elementary School: Mars Hill
- Parking: Open Spaces: 2.0
- Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
- Parking: Carport YN: No
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Garage YN: Yes
- Garage Main Level YN: No
- Elevation: 2000
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1150.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 550.0
- Builder Name: Shinn’s Building Co., LLC
- Sq Ft Garage: 390
- Sq Ft Lower: 0
- Sq Ft Main: 1150
- Sq Ft Third: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 210
- Sq Ft Unheated Total: 210
- Sq Ft Upper: 0
- Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1700.0
- Lot Features: Green Area, Sloped, Views
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Type: Residential
- Geocode Confidence: High
- Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
- New Construction YN: No
- Photos Count: 27
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road, Private Maintained Road, Other - See Remarks
- Development Status: Completed
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Assumable: No
- Senior Community YN: No
- Plat Book Slide: 9-151
- Restrictions: Subdivision
- Restrictions Description: Matalyn Ridge - attached
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
- Water Source: City
- Fencing: Invisible
- Construction Materials: Vinyl
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch
- Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer
- Levels: One
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
- Fireplace YN: No
- Door Features: Insulated Door(s)
- Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Foundation Details: Basement
- Basement YN: Yes
- Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Bedroom Basement: 2
- Bedroom Main: 1
- Full Bath Basement: 1
- Full Bath Main: 1
- Half Bath Main: 1
- Room Count: 9.0
- Room Types: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Laundry
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Bathroom-Full
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Bathroom-Half
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Bedroom(s)
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Types: Bedroom(s)
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Types: Bathroom-Full
- Room Level: Lower
- Security Features: Radon Mitigation System, Smoke Detector(s)
Property History for 121 Ponder Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1927071892 | $410,000 | +1.9% / yr |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Closed CANOPY #4313081 | $409,900 | — |
| Dec 28, 2025 | Under Contract-Show CANOPY #4313081 | — | |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4313081 | $418,000 | — |
| May 20, 2024 | Closed CANOPY #4083023 | $397,000 | — |
| May 15, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1537543857 | $397,000 | — |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Price Change CANOPY #4083023 | $399,000 | — |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Price Change CANOPY #4083023 | $409,000 | — |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4083023 | $419,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1927071892 | $410,000 +1.9% / yr |
| 01/28/2026 | Closed CANOPY #4313081 | $409,900 |
| 12/28/2025 | Under Contract-Show CANOPY #4313081 | — |
| 10/16/2025 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4313081 | $418,000 |
| 05/20/2024 | Closed CANOPY #4083023 | $397,000 |
| 05/15/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1537543857 | $397,000 |
| 03/26/2024 | Price Change CANOPY #4083023 | $399,000 |
| 01/29/2024 | Price Change CANOPY #4083023 | $409,000 |
| 10/30/2023 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4083023 | $419,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 121 Ponder Street
Schools near 121 Ponder Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mars Hill Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Madison Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Madison County Alternative High Public9 to 12 | ||
Madison High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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