514 Roy Forrester Rd

1,078 Sq. Ft.
$812 / Sq. Ft.
1,078
Sq. Ft.
$812
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled on 10 beautiful acres in a charming college town, this well-maintained ranch-style home offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and convenient access—just 20 minutes to Asheville and 10 minutes to Marshall, and only 3 miles from I-26. The property is ideal for horses, farming, or gardening, with a serene setting surrounded by the natural beauty of Western North Carolina. Enjoy close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, skiing, golf, and whitewater rafting—making...Nestled on 10 beautiful acres in a charming college town, this well-maintained ranch-style home offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and convenient access—just 20 minutes to Asheville and 10 minutes to Marshall, and only 3 miles from I-26. The property is ideal for horses, farming, or gardening, with a serene setting surrounded by the natural beauty of Western North Carolina. Enjoy close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, skiing, golf, and whitewater rafting—making this an exceptional opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts. The home features numerous thoughtful upgrades, including a new roof (2020), a beautifully remodeled kitchen (2025) with quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances (gas range, refrigerator, microwave), and an updated bathroom (2024). Additional improvements include an encapsulated crawl space with foundation inspection (2025), a whole-home Generac generator, and a well installed in 2021. Inside, you’ll find heart of pine floors, slate tile, solid wood interior doors, and plantation shutters throughout, creating a warm and timeless feel. Outdoor living is a highlight, featuring a spacious deck perfect for entertaining, along with a gazebo, hot tub, firepit, and outdoor shower. A natural spring on the property provides an additional water source for the home alongside the well. An outbuilding with electricity and a large front porch adds even more versatility and charm to this unique property. A Home for you! A place where you can create memories, host family, friends and build community relationships!
  1. Listed by Jay Miller Real Estate • miller1953@bellsouth.net

Property Details for 514 Roy Forrester Road

Architectural Style
A-Frame
Parking Features
Driveway
Community Features
None
Subdivision Name
NONE
LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2026 03:31 PM

Property Details for 514 Roy Forrester Road

StatusActive
MLS #4367162
Days on Market32
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1958
Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF
CountyMadison County

Location

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Building Information for 514 Roy Forrester Road

Stories-Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF

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$4,488 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,360

Property Taxes

$128

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 514 Roy Forrester Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.57379207
  • Latitude: 35.83490351
  • Directions: take exit 11 off I-26/US-19N/US-23 N/US-70 W toward Mars Hill/Marshall. Turn Left onto NC-213 W heading 2.6 miles, turn right onto Roy Forrester Rd, travel 0.5 miles to 514 Roy Forrester.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $385,480.00
  • Parcel Number: 662792
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Madison
  • High School: Madison
  • Elementary School: Mars Hill
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1078.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1078
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1078.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Pasture, Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road, Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 10/416
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 10/416
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Satellite Internet Available
  • Water Source: Spring, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits, Bath Grab Bars, Hall Width 36 Inches or More
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Outdoor Shower
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s), Covered, Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Pasture
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Shed(s), Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased, Generator
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Propane
  • Interior Features: Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Slate, Tile, Wood, Other - See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Bedroom Second LQ: 0
  • Bedroom Third: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 0
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Lower: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Full Bath Third: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Lower: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 514 Roy Forrester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2026

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4363165

$875,000
May 25, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4367162

$875,000
May 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4363165

$975,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2026

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4363165

$875,000
05/25/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4367162

$875,000
05/04/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4363165

$975,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 514 Roy Forrester Road

Taxable ValueLand$139,850Additions$162,482Total$302,332
Tax Record2025$1,540 ($128 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt880 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt880 SqFtStories1Lot Size435,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated2000ZoningR-ACountyMADISONAPN9747-07-8829

Schools near 514 Roy Forrester Road

This home is within Madison County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 13
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mars Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Madison Middle School
Public6 to 8

Madison Early College High School
Public9 to 13

Madison County Alternative High
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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514 Roy Forrester Road is a single family home for sale in Mars Hill, NC 28754. This property was listed for sale on May 4, 2026 by Jay Miller Real Estate, it's currently listed at $875,000. This listing's school district is Madison County School District. Nearby schools include Mars Hill Elementary School, Madison Middle School and Madison Early College High School. 514 Roy Forrester Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,078 sqft single family home built in 1958.

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