McDowell County, NC homes for sale & real estate

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Imagine waking up to mountain light pouring through a two-story wall of windows, coffee in hand on your private deck, with over 3,000 acres of trails, ponds, and waterfalls just beyond your door. This custom cedar-sided home isn't just move-in ready — it's an opportunity to build a legacy. Step inside to a bright, open living room anchored by a fireplace with an efficient woodstove insert, perfect for cozy mountain evenings. The updated kitchen is a chef's dream: custom cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, a gas range, and stainless appliances that make entertaining effortless. The main-floor primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a walk-in shower, while three additional be

$579,000

4 beds3 baths1,945 sq ft

33 Cammies Way, Old Fort, NC 28762

Scenic level yard • Custom cabinets • Updated kitchen

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Welcome to 276 Kathy Street! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfortable living with numerous recent updates at a great price. Fresh paint throughout and new flooring provide a clean, move-in-ready interior. Major improvements include a heat pump and roof shingles, both replaced in 2019, offering added peace of mind. Enjoy relaxing on the spacious 20' x 6' covered front porch, and appreciate the convenience of a new graveled driveway. The kitchen comes equipped with a range, microwave, and refrigerator, while the stackable washer and dryer also convey, making this home truly move-in ready. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Marion and beautiful Lake James, you'll en

$185,000

3 beds1 bath858 sq ft

276 Kathy St, Marion, NC 28752

Covered front porch • Heat pump • Roof shingles

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Your private mountain estate is here! This gorgeous log cabin offers you prime Blue Ridge mountain living. Home is solidly built with post-and-beam touches throughout. Legally listed as a 3 bedroom, home has 5 rooms currently being used as bedrooms - each with its own private ensuite full bath. Perfect for large family gatherings and reunions - yours and others - because Catawba Falls Preserve is one of the few gated, restricted neighborhoods in the area that allow you to use your home as a short-term rental. So keep using it as an AirBNB/VRBO just like the current owners, and make passive income when you're not there! All furnishings are included, except for a few personal items. This plac

$1,049,000

3 beds5.5 baths4,290 sq ft

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

Gated neighborhood • Mountain estate • Log cabin

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Experience luxury waterfront living with breathtaking views of * * Lake James and Shortoff Mountain * * from this exceptional home in the prestigious * * Marion Lake Club Golf Community * * . Thoughtfully designed with elegance and comfort in mind, this residence offers panoramic lake views from nearly every room. The expansive upper-level balcony is the perfect place to entertain or unwind while enjoying the spectacular scenery. The spacious gathering room flows seamlessly into the well-appointed kitchen, creating an inviting space for family and guests. The private study features a coffered ceiling and custom built-ins, providing a refined home office or library. The walk-out lower

$2,400,000

3 beds3.5 baths4,039 sq ft

705 Lake Club Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Walk-out lower level • Custom built-ins • Panoramic lake views

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Rare opportunity to own 3 lots totaling 5.47 acres in the Bear Den Campground community just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. This fully furnished mountain cabin features soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams, warm wood finishes, a full kitchen, spacious bathroom, and a covered porch overlooking a peaceful wooded setting. Surrounded by nature, the property offers an exceptional combination of privacy, mountain charm, and acreage rarely found in the community. Enjoy convenient access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities throughout Western North Carolina. Whether you're looking for a personal mountain retrea

$270,000

1 bed1 bath448 sq ft

49 Creekside Loop, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Covered porch • Full kitchen • 6.013 acres

Property at 32 Swanns View Dr, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2 baths

$290,500

3 beds2 baths1,699 sq ft

32 Swanns View Dr, Marion, NC 28752

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 95 Linville View Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 3 baths

$2,695,000

3 beds3 baths3,606 sq ft

95 Linville View Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 43 Clinchfield Gap Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$518,500

3 beds2.5 baths1,630 sq ft

43 Clinchfield Gap Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 362 Captains Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$949,000

3 beds2 baths2,224 sq ft

362 Captains Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 15 6th Em St, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$399,999

3 beds3.5 baths2,771 sq ft

15 6th Em St, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 545 Mountain Crest Dr S, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 3 baths

$625,000

3 beds3 baths2,673 sq ft

545 Mountain Crest Dr S, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 94 S Fairway Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$799,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,768 sq ft

94 S Fairway Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at #132 Blue Hill Pkwy, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 1 bath

$194,858

2 beds1 bath398 sq ft

#132 Blue Hill Pkwy, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 6264 US 221 Hwy S, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2 baths

$360,000

3 beds2 baths1,837 sq ft

6264 US 221 Hwy S, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 831 Lake Club Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 2 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,490,000

2 beds3.5 baths3,060 sq ft

831 Lake Club Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 83 E View St, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 1 bath

$219,000

2 beds1 bath720 sq ft

83 E View St, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 69 Woodmont Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 2 beds, 2 baths

$115,000

2 beds2 baths950 sq ft

69 Woodmont Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 332 Epley Dr, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2 baths

$275,000

3 beds2 baths1,656 sq ft

332 Epley Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 8647 US 221 Hwy N, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2 baths

$379,000

3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft

8647 US 221 Hwy N, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 27 Magnolia Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 3 baths

$639,000

3 beds3 baths2,490 sq ft

27 Magnolia Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 227 Locust Cove Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 1 bath

$259,000

3 beds1 bath1,238 sq ft

227 Locust Cove Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 171 Ridley St, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 2 baths

$45,000

2 beds2 baths924 sq ft

171 Ridley St, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 1313 High Trail Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 4 beds, 3 baths

$2,100,000

4 beds3 baths3,745 sq ft

1313 High Trail Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 159 Osprey Roost Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$749,000

2 beds1.5 baths855 sq ft

159 Osprey Roost Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 3815 Bat Cave Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$1,250,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,397 sq ft

3815 Bat Cave Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 8032 Buck Creek Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 4 baths

$640,000

3 beds4 baths1,157 sq ft

8032 Buck Creek Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 95 Fieldstream Dr, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 1 bath

$399,999

3 beds1 bath510 sq ft

95 Fieldstream Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 688 Rhododendron Drive, Old Ft, Old Fort, NC 28762, 3 beds, 2 baths

$499,000

3 beds2 baths2,032 sq ft

688 Rhododendron Drive, Old Ft, Old Fort, NC 28762

(305) 575-2727

Property at 80 Ridge St, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$195,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,100 sq ft

80 Ridge St, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 265 Grandview Peaks Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 3 baths

$689,000

3 beds3 baths2,642 sq ft

265 Grandview Peaks Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 340 and 298 Apache Path, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 1 bath

$320,000

2 beds1 bath1,287 sq ft

340 and 298 Apache Path, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 25 Triton Way, Old Fort, NC 28762, 3 beds, 2 baths

$475,000

3 beds2 baths1,904 sq ft

25 Triton Way, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 8026 Buck Creek Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 5 beds, 6.5 baths

$845,000

5 beds6.5 baths3,354 sq ft

8026 Buck Creek Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 453 Grandview Peaks Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$479,900

3 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft

453 Grandview Peaks Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 61 Honeycutt Ln #2, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 3 baths

$500,000

3 beds3 baths2,872 sq ft

61 Honeycutt Ln #2, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 533 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, 0.5 baths

$589,000

Studio0.5 baths2,520 sq ft

533 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 371 Patton Valley Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 2 beds, 1 bath

$299,900

2 beds1 bath1,303 sq ft

371 Patton Valley Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

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

$450,000

4 beds2 baths1,432 sq ft

1151 Shady Ln, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 771 Hoppy Tom Hollow Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

3 beds2 baths1,104 sq ft

771 Hoppy Tom Hollow Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 155 Wrenlock Dr, Marion, NC 28749, 3 beds, 3 baths

$699,999

3 beds3 baths2,034 sq ft

155 Wrenlock Dr, Marion, NC 28749

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