This waterfront home is located in the highly desirable Lakemont neighborhood. Rustic, yet modern mountain feel on Badin Lake. Nicknamed 166 Catfish Cove, this is an authentic log home. Complete remodel & addition in 2017 by Brian Whitley Construction. 2 waterfront lots (.28 acres). Over 100 feet of water frontage. Massive stationary pier with 2 covered boat slips & boat lift. Boathouse/storage room. Covered & uncovered sitting areas on pier. Great swimming area. Seawall. The main level features an updated kitchen, great room with gas logs fireplace & dining room. Lakeside deck. The upper level is all new (2017) & includes 2 spacious bedrooms, large bathroom with double vanity & both shower & tub. Dedicated laundry room. The finished basement/entertainment area is only a few steps away from the pier. Concrete driveway. Bunkhouse could be made into another bedroom. No HOA dues. The Uwharrie National Forest (5 minutes away), is ideal for horseback riding, ATV/OHV trails, camping & more.
Lot Features: Lake On Property, Lake Access, Paved, Wooded, Views, Water View, Waterfront, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 0.28
Lot Size Dimensions: 103 ft. Waterfront x 133x83x126
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: County Water
Sewer: County Sewer
Water Heater Information: g-On-Demand Water Heater,Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From NC Hwy 109 & Blaine Rd, go west on Blaine Rd. Third Left on Lakemont Rd. Then Left on Strand Drive. Continue to address 166 Strand Drive on Left (Waterfront side of road). Strand Drive is a circle. Look for the red, white, & blue For Sale sign. By water: From the main Badin Lake Wildlife boat landing (Old Circle Drive Landing), continue South following the Left side of the main channel. A cove will be on the Left before first island. Look for the For Sale sign on the pier to the right.
Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Picnic Area, Recreation Area
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Montgomery County
APN: 667310455242
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1810
Below Grade Finished Area: 282
Sq. Ft. Upper: 768
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 760
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1810
Foundation Details: Basement Fully Finished, Basement Inside Entrance
Structure Type: 2 Story/Basement
Around this home
Schools
Troy Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 14.4mi
West Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 14.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$566,000 – $685,000
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