756 Bailey Street

1930s Restored Schoolhouse 2BR/2 Bath Apartment -- Opening Soon! - Come home to Cornerstone – where rich history and modern amenities come together.

Are you looking for a home that blends history and character with modern amenities and comfort? Come home to Cornerstone on Bailey, new apartment homes in a beautifully restored historic school building.

Cornerstone Apartments:
Enjoy elevated day-to-day living with mountain views, fiber-speed cable and Internet, and more. Our apartments are located just one mile from Mars Hill University, and walking distance from Bailey Mountain Preserve and Mars Hill shops and restaurants – making this the perfect place for professionals and university faculty and staff to call home.

Application Requirements
-no pets
-non smoker
-650 credit score with no collections
-gross monthly income 3x market rent - this complex does not accept co signers
-clear criminal background check

Modern Amenities:
Fiber-speed internet
Open floor concept
Natural Gas Fireplace with white brick liner
Fireplace mantle
Floating shelving
11-12 ft. Ceilings
Stainless Steel Double Door Fridge with Ice maker
In Unit Washer/Dryers Included
Stainless Steel Electric Stove
Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Farmhouse/Apron Stainless Steel Sink
Butcher board countertops
Under cabinet lighting:
Kitchen Pantry
Large bedrooms
Milk glass schoolhouse light fixtures
Ceiling fan in Living Room and Bedrooms
Windows up to the ceiling with transom
1-2ft wide windowsills
Tiled bathrooms
Efficient central heat/air system
Efficient gas instant hot water heater
Sprinkler system
Off Street Parking
Key code building entry


Enjoy Within Walking Distance:
Stackhouse Burger Restaurant
Camden's Coffee House
Rio's Mexican Kitchen
Papa Nick’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
The Wild Violet Apothecary
Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Mars Hill Theater
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theater
Mars Hill Farmer's Market
Mars Hill Greenway
Mars Hill University

The History:
Mars Hill High School opened in 1938, constructed out of local stone by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration (WPA). The school served high school students until 1974, and middle and elementary students until 2001.

After that, the “rock school” stood mostly vacant and was primarily used for storage. There was even talk about tearing the building down – but our family-owned business had a vision for how this beautiful historic site could serve a new role in the lively Mars Hill community.

Our Story:
We purchased the building in 2019, and spent the last two years transforming the vacant school building into apartments you can truly call home. We took care with every detail of Cornerstone on Bailey, outfitting the building to ensure your home is comfortable, customizable, and convenient. You’ll experience all the charm and character of a historic property, with the amenities and style of a modern apartment home.

No Pets Allowed