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Native American tribes settled in this region over 6,000 years ago and in the early 1700's, Ulster Scots and German settlers were drawn to McDowell County by the fertile Catawba River basin. McDowell County was the western outpost of civilization in America until the Revolutionary War.
The 220 mile long Catawba River, named after the Native American tribes that first settled on the banks, is a tributary of the Wateree River in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. The Catawba River divides the county flowing east to west with beginnings just outside Old Fort at Catawba Falls.
McDowell county lands include the Pisgah National Forest, which covers 67,000 acres, the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway, which forms 30 miles of the county's northern border, Catawba Falls and the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area.
The vast 446 square mile countryside of McDowell County includes Marion, Old Fort, Little Switzerland, Linville Falls and Lake James. The population of McDowell County was 44,961 in 2013. Elevations here top out at 4,000 feet above sea level opening up to views of the green valley floors below.
McDowell County www.mcdowellgov.com
HOMES AND LAND IN McDowell
Below is a selection of properties in McDowell. If you would like to view all properties in this area. click here
$895,000
650 Little Buck Creek Road
Marion 28752
OWN A LAKE!! AND, MOST OF YOUR LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEW. A TRUE SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE. MOUNTAIN LAKESIDE HOME NEAR MARION 15 MIN. FROM I-40 AND ONL ...
MLS# 3501441 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
McDowell County
$279,000
489 Big Bear Boulevard
Old Fort 28762
This eclectic home is full of character! Step inside the upstairs to view NC chestnut cathedral ceilings, a floor to ceiling rock fireplace in the o ...
MLS# 3518164 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Old Fort
$159,000
102 Devonwood Drive
Marion 28752
Solid brick ranch home on beautiful dead end road in nice, quiet neighborhood. Home has full unfinished basement with a brick fireplace and ready t ...
MLS# 3515756 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
McDowell County
$1,699,999
143 Nature Walk Drive
Marion 28752
Listen to the rushing waters of the stream and waterfall that encircle the house as you enter this magnificent log home. The soaring ceiling & expan ...
MLS# 3509757 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
McDowell County
$1,595,000
163 Cabin Bluff Drive #4
Marion 28752
Unrivaled on peerless Lake James, this home and estate property is a Black Forest jewel. Almost 10 acres of mostly flat land hides a providential ma ...
MLS# 3439960 - Active
Listed by Lake James Team
Community:
McDowell County
$1,499,900
498 Sunset Point Parkway
Nebo 28761
This is the reason they call this community Sunset Pointe. Awe inspiring western views across Lake James to Mt Mitchell. This 2012 custom built ho ...
MLS# 3490688 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
McDowell County
$1,390,000
586 Harborside Drive
Nebo 28761
Enjoy the rustic elegance of this 2007 built lakefront home. Grand slate entry showcases the open great room with views of the mountains and Lake Ja ...
MLS# 3512869 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
McDowell County
$1,300,000
506 Sunrise Bluff Drive
Old Fort 28762
Magnificent waterfront sanctuary! Over 4,800sf of custom luxury, yet rustic in character. Currently being used as a lodge for wedding events/corpora ...
MLS# 3472763 - Active
Listed by Carolina Mountain Sales
Community:
Old Fort
$1,279,000
1238 Ten Whigs Ridge
Nebo 28761
Adirondack style lakefront home nestled into private natural woodland setting on a quiet cove. Open great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace ...
MLS# 3502847 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
1780
$1,250,000
1418 Landis Lane
Nebo 28761
Imagine, your dream is to have a wine vineyard and opportunity to expand into more business ventures and yet conserve land for fishing, hiking etc. ...
MLS# 3428930 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$1,200,000
3225 Lake Tahoma Road
Marion 28752
Timeless architecture, rustic lake and mountain decor, and state-of-the-art amenities meld seamlessly in this 2007 three-level home with detached ga ...
MLS# 3493908 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$1,175,000
779 Lake Club Drive
Nebo 28761
Elegant traditional and spacious 2 story home with year round views of Lake James and the Blue Ridge. Living room with cathedral ceiling and gas lo ...
MLS# 3491338 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
McDowell County
$1,150,000
2238 Creston Drive
Black Mountain 28711
Enjoy amazing panoramic views from this bucolic Creston setting, a perfect tucked away paradise. Stepping across the threshold will take your breath ...
MLS# 3506033 - Active
Listed by Creston Mountain Properties
Community:
Black Mountain
$1,129,000
789 Mckenzie Way S #627,628,629
Old Fort 28762
One of a kind property located in Gateway Mountain, nestled between Black Mountain and Lake Lure, perfect for a private or corporate retreat. This 1 ...
MLS# 3402701 - Active
Listed by Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
Community:
Old Fort
$1,100,000
1401 Mitchell View Drive
Old Fort 28762
Imagine, a custom-built, well-maintained log home with outstanding views of Mt. Mitchell and beyond! This home was built in 2004 and a recent apprai ...
MLS# 3430017 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
Old Fort
$1,049,000
101 Winghaven Drive
Nebo 28761
"Casa del Lago" Exclusive Mountain Retreat on Lake James. Relax as you take in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain sunsets over Lake James. Enjoy swi ...
MLS# 3518262 - Active
Listed by ERA Mountain View Properties
Community:
McDowell County
$999,999
Tbd Hwy 80 Road #NA
Marion 28752
Rare find! 62 acres at the end of a dead end road COMPLETELY surrounded with Pisgah National Forest Boundary. The Pisgah National Forest is comprise ...
MLS# 3434388 - Active
Listed by Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office
Community:
McDowell County
$997,500
162/193 Saw Mill Road
Old Fort 28762
Boasting approx 3/4 mile of private river frontage, the +-97 acre Historic Parker Farm offers an incredible opportunity for versatile, high-quality ...
MLS# 3410577 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
Old Fort
$997,500
162/193 Saw Mill Road
Old Fort 28762
Boasting approx 3/4 mile of private river frontage, the +-97 acre Historic Parker Farm offers an incredible opportunity for versatile, high-quality ...
MLS# 3410580 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
Old Fort
$950,000
186 Pleasant Meadow Estates Drive
Marion 28711
Imagine coming home to this beautiful, custom built French Country home and relaxing by the pool! Everything you want is on the main level, with no ...
MLS# 3411514 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$925,000
581 Lake Club Drive
Nebo 28752
New Price Improvement! on this fabulous waterfront Lake James home! When you step through the front door you will know that you have found something ...
MLS# 3395716 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
McDowell County
$899,400
3878 226a Highway
Little Switzerland 28749
AN ISLAND IN THE MOUNTAINS sitting between two bold creeks- Buchanan Creek and Three Mile Creek with cascading waterfalls surrounding your HEAVEN fr ...
MLS# 3495533 - Active
Listed by Timberline Properties, Inc.
Community:
McDowell County
$895,000
695 Mountain Vista Drive
Nebo 28761
Have you been dreaming of a rustic mountain home nestled amongst the trees with long-range views?! Look no further! This custom built home is everyt ...
MLS# 3510337 - Active
Listed by GreyBeard Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$889,000
94 Osprey Roost Drive #45
Nebo 28761
This classic arts and crafts home can be yours built on this Beautiful lot overlooking Lake James in the private community of Old Wildlife Club. Thi ...
MLS# 3479791 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
Old Wildlife Club
$885,000
346 Mountain Falls Trail #0
Black Mountain 28711
Custom log home in gated Catawba Falls Preserve near Black Mountain with unbelievable long range views at the headwaters of Catawba river. Totally P ...
MLS# 3484787 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
Black Mountain
$875,000
370 Dockside Drive
Nebo 28761
Character, Unique, Elegance &Charm describes this Custom Designed Home that features views of the lake and is situated on Lake James. The views incl ...
MLS# 3504149 - Active
Listed by Preferred Properties
Community:
McDowell County
$792,000
192 Lake Club Drive
Nebo 28761
Lake & Golf living... Hiking & Biking 3 miles of location. LAKEFRONT living in a nice private cove overlooking the NC State Park. Lots of outdoor sp ...
MLS# 3486587 - Active
Listed by Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
Community:
McDowell County
$775,000
201 Magnolia Drive
Nebo 28761
Beautiful home on Lake James with stunning mountain and lake views and minutes from golf course. Large open design with two full length deck to view ...
MLS# 3495335 - Active
Listed by Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
Community:
McDowell County
$773,000
98 Boyd Estate Drive
Marion 28752
5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths. It is all here- Master bedroom has two baths, eat in kitchen is overly generous and has walk out patio space, formal din ...
MLS# 3446377 - Active
Listed by Appalachian Realty Associates
Community:
McDowell County
$765,000
100 Bearwallow Road
Little Switzerland 28749
1913 Craftsman Home that is surrounded by views of the mountains and they are breathtaking during this time of the year. The home was built by T.J. ...
MLS# 3503885 - Active
Listed by Preferred Properties
Community:
McDowell County
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Properties in McDowell
Below is a selection of properties in McDowell. If you would like to view all properties in this area. click here
$895,000
650 Little Buck Creek Road
Marion 28752
OWN A LAKE!! AND, MOST OF YOUR LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEW. A TRUE SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE. MOUNTAIN LAKESIDE HOME NEAR MARION 15 MIN. FROM I-40 AND ONL ...
MLS# 3501441 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
McDowell County
$279,000
489 Big Bear Boulevard
Old Fort 28762
This eclectic home is full of character! Step inside the upstairs to view NC chestnut cathedral ceilings, a floor to ceiling rock fireplace in the o ...
MLS# 3518164 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Old Fort
$159,000
102 Devonwood Drive
Marion 28752
Solid brick ranch home on beautiful dead end road in nice, quiet neighborhood. Home has full unfinished basement with a brick fireplace and ready t ...
MLS# 3515756 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
McDowell County
$1,699,999
143 Nature Walk Drive
Marion 28752
Listen to the rushing waters of the stream and waterfall that encircle the house as you enter this magnificent log home. The soaring ceiling & expan ...
MLS# 3509757 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
McDowell County
$1,595,000
163 Cabin Bluff Drive #4
Marion 28752
Unrivaled on peerless Lake James, this home and estate property is a Black Forest jewel. Almost 10 acres of mostly flat land hides a providential ma ...
MLS# 3439960 - Active
Listed by Lake James Team
Community:
McDowell County
$1,499,900
498 Sunset Point Parkway
Nebo 28761
This is the reason they call this community Sunset Pointe. Awe inspiring western views across Lake James to Mt Mitchell. This 2012 custom built ho ...
MLS# 3490688 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
McDowell County
$1,390,000
586 Harborside Drive
Nebo 28761
Enjoy the rustic elegance of this 2007 built lakefront home. Grand slate entry showcases the open great room with views of the mountains and Lake Ja ...
MLS# 3512869 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
McDowell County
$1,300,000
506 Sunrise Bluff Drive
Old Fort 28762
Magnificent waterfront sanctuary! Over 4,800sf of custom luxury, yet rustic in character. Currently being used as a lodge for wedding events/corpora ...
MLS# 3472763 - Active
Listed by Carolina Mountain Sales
Community:
Old Fort
$1,279,000
1238 Ten Whigs Ridge
Nebo 28761
Adirondack style lakefront home nestled into private natural woodland setting on a quiet cove. Open great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace ...
MLS# 3502847 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
1780
$1,250,000
1418 Landis Lane
Nebo 28761
Imagine, your dream is to have a wine vineyard and opportunity to expand into more business ventures and yet conserve land for fishing, hiking etc. ...
MLS# 3428930 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$1,200,000
3225 Lake Tahoma Road
Marion 28752
Timeless architecture, rustic lake and mountain decor, and state-of-the-art amenities meld seamlessly in this 2007 three-level home with detached ga ...
MLS# 3493908 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$1,175,000
779 Lake Club Drive
Nebo 28761
Elegant traditional and spacious 2 story home with year round views of Lake James and the Blue Ridge. Living room with cathedral ceiling and gas lo ...
MLS# 3491338 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
McDowell County
$1,150,000
2238 Creston Drive
Black Mountain 28711
Enjoy amazing panoramic views from this bucolic Creston setting, a perfect tucked away paradise. Stepping across the threshold will take your breath ...
MLS# 3506033 - Active
Listed by Creston Mountain Properties
Community:
Black Mountain
$1,129,000
789 Mckenzie Way S #627,628,629
Old Fort 28762
One of a kind property located in Gateway Mountain, nestled between Black Mountain and Lake Lure, perfect for a private or corporate retreat. This 1 ...
MLS# 3402701 - Active
Listed by Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
Community:
Old Fort
$1,100,000
1401 Mitchell View Drive
Old Fort 28762
Imagine, a custom-built, well-maintained log home with outstanding views of Mt. Mitchell and beyond! This home was built in 2004 and a recent apprai ...
MLS# 3430017 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
Old Fort
$1,049,000
101 Winghaven Drive
Nebo 28761
"Casa del Lago" Exclusive Mountain Retreat on Lake James. Relax as you take in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain sunsets over Lake James. Enjoy swi ...
MLS# 3518262 - Active
Listed by ERA Mountain View Properties
Community:
McDowell County
$999,999
Tbd Hwy 80 Road #NA
Marion 28752
Rare find! 62 acres at the end of a dead end road COMPLETELY surrounded with Pisgah National Forest Boundary. The Pisgah National Forest is comprise ...
MLS# 3434388 - Active
Listed by Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office
Community:
McDowell County
$997,500
162/193 Saw Mill Road
Old Fort 28762
Boasting approx 3/4 mile of private river frontage, the +-97 acre Historic Parker Farm offers an incredible opportunity for versatile, high-quality ...
MLS# 3410577 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
Old Fort
$997,500
162/193 Saw Mill Road
Old Fort 28762
Boasting approx 3/4 mile of private river frontage, the +-97 acre Historic Parker Farm offers an incredible opportunity for versatile, high-quality ...
MLS# 3410580 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
Old Fort
$950,000
186 Pleasant Meadow Estates Drive
Marion 28711
Imagine coming home to this beautiful, custom built French Country home and relaxing by the pool! Everything you want is on the main level, with no ...
MLS# 3411514 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$925,000
581 Lake Club Drive
Nebo 28752
New Price Improvement! on this fabulous waterfront Lake James home! When you step through the front door you will know that you have found something ...
MLS# 3395716 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
McDowell County
$899,400
3878 226a Highway
Little Switzerland 28749
AN ISLAND IN THE MOUNTAINS sitting between two bold creeks- Buchanan Creek and Three Mile Creek with cascading waterfalls surrounding your HEAVEN fr ...
MLS# 3495533 - Active
Listed by Timberline Properties, Inc.
Community:
McDowell County
$895,000
695 Mountain Vista Drive
Nebo 28761
Have you been dreaming of a rustic mountain home nestled amongst the trees with long-range views?! Look no further! This custom built home is everyt ...
MLS# 3510337 - Active
Listed by GreyBeard Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$889,000
94 Osprey Roost Drive #45
Nebo 28761
This classic arts and crafts home can be yours built on this Beautiful lot overlooking Lake James in the private community of Old Wildlife Club. Thi ...
MLS# 3479791 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
Old Wildlife Club
$885,000
346 Mountain Falls Trail #0
Black Mountain 28711
Custom log home in gated Catawba Falls Preserve near Black Mountain with unbelievable long range views at the headwaters of Catawba river. Totally P ...
MLS# 3484787 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
Black Mountain
$875,000
370 Dockside Drive
Nebo 28761
Character, Unique, Elegance &Charm describes this Custom Designed Home that features views of the lake and is situated on Lake James. The views incl ...
MLS# 3504149 - Active
Listed by Preferred Properties
Community:
McDowell County
$792,000
192 Lake Club Drive
Nebo 28761
Lake & Golf living... Hiking & Biking 3 miles of location. LAKEFRONT living in a nice private cove overlooking the NC State Park. Lots of outdoor sp ...
MLS# 3486587 - Active
Listed by Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
Community:
McDowell County
$775,000
201 Magnolia Drive
Nebo 28761
Beautiful home on Lake James with stunning mountain and lake views and minutes from golf course. Large open design with two full length deck to view ...
MLS# 3495335 - Active
Listed by Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
Community:
McDowell County
$773,000
98 Boyd Estate Drive
Marion 28752
5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths. It is all here- Master bedroom has two baths, eat in kitchen is overly generous and has walk out patio space, formal din ...
MLS# 3446377 - Active
Listed by Appalachian Realty Associates
Community:
McDowell County
$765,000
100 Bearwallow Road
Little Switzerland 28749
1913 Craftsman Home that is surrounded by views of the mountains and they are breathtaking during this time of the year. The home was built by T.J. ...
MLS# 3503885 - Active
Listed by Preferred Properties
Community:
McDowell County
Community Amenities
Nearby Activities
- Lake Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Running
- Walking/Hiking
- Kayaking/Canoeing
- Boating
- Mountain Biking/Cycling
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Dining
- Golf
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