McDowell County, NC homes for sale & real estate

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
One or more photos has been virtually staged, AI generated or rendered. Architect-designed mountain homes on private 1- to 2-acre wooded homesites just eight minutes from downtown Marion and 45 minutes from Asheville. Welcome to Catatoga Trails, a thoughtfully designed mountain community where modern architecture, natural beauty, and small-town charm come together just minutes from downtown Marion. On spacious 1- to 2-acre wooded homesites, Catatoga Trails offers the rare opportunity to enjoy architect-designed homes with privacy, mountain character and room to breathe, something increasingly difficult to find throughout Western North Carolina. Only eight minutes from downtown Marion, 45 mi

$355,000

3 beds2 baths1,239 sq ft

60 Catatoga Trl, Marion, NC 83452

1.56 acre lot • Built 2026

NEW 15 HRS AGO

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Discover the best of Lake James living in this beautifully maintained waterfront home offering stunning mountain and lake views from nearly every room. Designed for easy entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the open floor plan features two bedrooms on the main level, including a spacious primary suite with double vanities, soaking tub and oversized shower. The dining area flows seamlessly into the kitchen with island, large pantry, and abundant cabinetry. A convenient laundry room offers additional cabinetry and a sink. In the great room, a two-sided gas fireplace creates a focal point and connects the interior to the outdoor living spaces. Ash hardwood floors throughout main level

$2,399,000

4 beds4 baths4,879 sq ft

705 Waters Edge Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Covered deck • Open floor plan • Waterfront home

NEW 17 HRS AGO

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Nestled in a peaceful Old Fort country setting, this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin sits on a beautifully landscaped 1.17-acre flat lot with gorgeous mountain views. The open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area features vaulted ceilings and a cozy propane fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space. The main level offers a bedroom, full bath, and convenient washer/dryer closet. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious bedroom loft with an additional full bath. Step outside to enjoy the large level yard, gazebo, and deck—perfect for relaxing and taking in the surrounding mountain scenery. A wonderful mountain retreat with plenty of usable outdoor space. 5 minutes to Old Fort

$449,000

2 beds2 baths1,050 sq ft

2428 Old Fort Sugar Hill Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762

Propane fireplace • Landscaped lot • Bedroom loft

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ABOUT THIS HOME
McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
One or more photos has been virtually staged, AI generated or rendered. Architect-designed mountain homes on private 1- to 2-acre wooded homesites just eight minutes from downtown Marion and 45 minutes from Asheville. Welcome to Catatoga Trails, a thoughtfully designed mountain community where modern architecture, natural beauty and small-town charm come together just minutes from downtown Marion. On spacious 1- to 2-acre wooded homesites, Catatoga Trails offers the rare opportunity to enjoy architect-designed homes with privacy, mountain character and room to breathe, something increasingly difficult to find throughout Western North Carolina. Only eight minutes from downtown Marion,

$455,500

3 beds2 baths1,407 sq ft

107 Catatoga Trl, Marion, NC 83452

1.37 acre lot • 2 garage spots • Built 2026

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ABOUT THIS HOME
McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
One or more photos has been virtually staged, AI generated or rendered. Architect-designed mountain homes on private 1- to 2-acre wooded homesites just eight minutes from downtown Marion and 45 minutes from Asheville. Welcome to Catatoga Trails, a thoughtfully designed mountain community where modern architecture, natural beauty and small-town charm come together just minutes from downtown Marion. On spacious 1- to 2-acre wooded homesites, Catatoga Trails offers the rare opportunity to enjoy architect-designed homes with privacy, mountain character and room to breathe, something increasingly difficult to find throughout Western North Carolina. Only eight minutes from downtown Marion, 45 min

$550,000

3 beds2 baths2,026 sq ft

119 Catatoga Trl, Marion, NC 83452

Convenient access • 1.01 acre lot • Built 2026

Property at 87 Catatoga Trl, Marion, NC 83452, 3 beds, 2 baths

$425,000

3 beds2 baths1,472 sq ft

87 Catatoga Trl, Marion, NC 83452

Property at 50 Ashworth Cir, Morganton, NC 28752, 5 beds, 2 baths

$185,000

5 beds2 baths— sq ft

50 Ashworth Cir, Morganton, NC 28752

Property at 20 Big Sky Dr, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2 baths

$349,900

3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft

20 Big Sky Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 266 Potomac Falls Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711, 4 beds, 4.5 baths

$849,999

4 beds4.5 baths3,868 sq ft

266 Potomac Falls Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at 57 Rocky Branch Trl, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$550,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,513 sq ft

57 Rocky Branch Trl, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 3099 Harmony Grove Rd, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$190,000

3 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft

3099 Harmony Grove Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 277 Debbies Branch Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762, 3 beds, 2 baths

$335,000

3 beds2 baths1,359 sq ft

277 Debbies Branch Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 55 Edwards Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 1 bath

$189,500

3 beds1 bath1,013 sq ft

55 Edwards Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 967 Moffitt Hill Rd, Old Fort, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$239,900

3 beds2 baths1,170 sq ft

967 Moffitt Hill Rd, Old Fort, NC 28761

Property at 77 Raccoon Rdg, Marion, NC 28732, 3 beds, 2 baths

$224,000

3 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft

77 Raccoon Rdg, Marion, NC 28732

Property at 1559 Zion Hill Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 1 bath

$280,000

3 beds1 bath1,075 sq ft

1559 Zion Hill Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 43 Lester Hollifield Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 1 bath

$235,000

2 beds1 bath864 sq ft

43 Lester Hollifield Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 6521 Lake James Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,325,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,677 sq ft

6521 Lake James Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 29 Pleasant Hill Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,400,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,539 sq ft

29 Pleasant Hill Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 204 Quail Hollow Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 4 beds, 3 baths

$425,000

4 beds3 baths1,867 sq ft

204 Quail Hollow Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 4897 Hwy 226 Hwy N, Little Switzerland, NC 28749, 2 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

2 beds2 baths960 sq ft

4897 Hwy 226 Hwy N, Little Switzerland, NC 28749

Property at 108 Orchard St, Old Fort, NC 28762, 2 beds, 2 baths

$285,000

2 beds2 baths1,092 sq ft

108 Orchard St, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 16 Osborn Knob Rd, Little Switzerland, NC 28749, 3 beds, 2 baths

$599,000

3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft

16 Osborn Knob Rd, Little Switzerland, NC 28749

Property at 96 Huntsville Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 1 bath

$299,900

2 beds1 bath1,704 sq ft

96 Huntsville Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 7795 Hwy 226a Hwy, Little Switzerland, NC 28749, 3 beds, 2 baths

$1,400,000

3 beds2 baths2,130 sq ft

7795 Hwy 226a Hwy, Little Switzerland, NC 28749

Property at 490 Morehead Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 5 beds, 4 baths

$579,000

5 beds4 baths3,180 sq ft

490 Morehead Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 35 Elderberry Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$999,999

3 beds3.5 baths2,542 sq ft

35 Elderberry Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 580 Baldwin Ave, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 1 bath

$265,000

3 beds1 bath1,400 sq ft

580 Baldwin Ave, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 82 Olympic Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762, 3 beds, 2 baths

$329,900

3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft

82 Olympic Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 1754 Lake Tahoma Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 4 beds, 2 baths

$699,000

4 beds2 baths2,027 sq ft

1754 Lake Tahoma Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 1767 Catawba Falls Pkwy #238, Black Mountain, NC 28711, 3 beds, 5.5 baths

$1,049,000

3 beds5.5 baths4,290 sq ft

1767 Catawba Falls Pkwy #238, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at 3408 Landis Ln, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$220,000

3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft

3408 Landis Ln, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 21 Bear Cub Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777, 2 beds, 2 baths

$245,000

2 beds2 baths975 sq ft

21 Bear Cub Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Property at 232 New Hope Way, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 1 bath

$245,000

3 beds1 bath1,304 sq ft

232 New Hope Way, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 1151 Shady Ln, Marion, NC 28752, 4 beds, 2 baths

$465,000

4 beds2 baths1,432 sq ft

1151 Shady Ln, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 192 Lake Club Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 4 beds, 5.5 baths

$1,375,000

4 beds5.5 baths4,777 sq ft

192 Lake Club Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 130 Bostic St, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$335,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,381 sq ft

130 Bostic St, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 103 Maplewood Ln, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 3 baths

$319,000

3 beds3 baths2,006 sq ft

103 Maplewood Ln, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 33 Cammies Way, Old Fort, NC 28762, 4 beds, 3 baths

$579,000

4 beds3 baths1,945 sq ft

33 Cammies Way, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 295 Idlewood Dr, Marion, NC 28752, 1 bed, 1.5 baths

$499,900

1 bed1.5 baths1,792 sq ft

295 Idlewood Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 224 Cherokee Way, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2 baths

$299,000

3 beds2 baths1,150 sq ft

224 Cherokee Way, Marion, NC 28752

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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Wed Aug 26 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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