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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
$595,000
1211 High Trail Drive #159
Nebo 28761
Convenient one level living on BEAUTIFUL Lake James. Move in ready, enjoy the fall colors on the lake! Open kitchen featuring NEW GRANITE COUNTERS w ...
MLS# 3272234 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
McDowell County
$182,500
2127 Parker Padgett Road
Old Fort 28762
Move-in ready, updated home situated on a corner lot. Convenient location is minutes from I-40 and a short drive to Asheville. One level living inc ...
MLS# 3490318 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Old Fort
$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
$1,300,000
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
$1,250,000
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
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
$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 3 level home with detached garage and ...
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
$1,174,000
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
$1,099,000
2198 Yellow Fork Trail E
Nebo 28761
Lakefront in the exclusive 1780 -- one of the last remaining lakefront lots in the Crescent community! This 3.4+ acre lot already holds a graciously ...
MLS# 3426806 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
1780
$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
$995,000
255 Magnolia Drive #5 & 6
Nebo 28761
Classic elegance with mountain and waterfront views of beautiful Lake James. Enjoy this very spacious grand residence with significant fine details ...
MLS# 3390974 - Under Contract-No Show
Listed by Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$925,000
581 Lake Club Drive
Marion 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
$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
$850,000
201 Magnolia Drive
Nebo 28761
MLS# 3495335 - Active
Listed by Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
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
$773,000
98 Boyd Estate Drive
Marion 28752
Customize this unique property to fit your dreams. Family Retreat- the potential is all here! 2 Master bedrooms, one on each level, and a total of ...
MLS# 3446377 - Active
Listed by Appalachian Realty Associates
Community:
McDowell County
$725,000
432 Atlantic Falls Trail
Black Mountain 28711
Truly the best in mountain living and relaxation! Nestled in the mountains in the gated community of Catawba Falls Preserve, enjoy a quiet evening s ...
MLS# 3433535 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams - Black Mtn.
Community:
Black Mountain
$689,000
300 Oakwinds Drive
Old Fort 28762
Luxury custom built home with breathtaking views from the Black Mountains through Mount Mitchell and on to Blowing Rock. Perfect for a private estat ...
MLS# 3490494 - Active
Listed by Mike Cowal, Broker
Community:
Old Fort
$649,000
144 Otter Waller Drive
Nebo 28761
Amazingly beautiful Lake James lot that you can start using today as you envision your future family retreat on the same lot! Included is an ample ...
MLS# 3458203 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Lake James Team
Community:
Old Wildlife Club
$629,900
90 High Lake Drive
Nebo 28761
This executive home awaits with one of, if not THE best views on Lake James. Main level features expertly appointed kitchen with custom maple cabin ...
MLS# 3483304 - Active
Listed by AVLWise Realty Advisors
Community:
McDowell County
$599,900
498 Dobson's View Drive
Nebo 28761
Enjoy stunning views of Lake James and the Blue Ridge Mountains from your patio and deck. Well maintained lakefront home offers spacious living ro ...
MLS# 3490962 - Active
Listed by Realty Group 1
Community:
McDowell County
$575,000
67 Hummingbird Lane
Old Fort 28762
Custom A-Frame log home w/great VIEWS of Lake Lure. Located in Gateway Mountain a 3000 acre nature preserve. Sits on 4.19 private acres, includes a ...
MLS# 3239865 - Active
Listed by GreyBeard Realty
Community:
Old Fort
$575,000
98 Boyd Estate Drive
Marion 28752
Customize this unique property to fit your dreams. Family Retreat- the potential is all here! 2 Master bedrooms, one on each level, and a total of ...
MLS# 3473801 - Active
Listed by Appalachian Realty Associates
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
$595,000
1211 High Trail Drive #159
Nebo 28761
Convenient one level living on BEAUTIFUL Lake James. Move in ready, enjoy the fall colors on the lake! Open kitchen featuring NEW GRANITE COUNTERS w ...
MLS# 3272234 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
McDowell County
$182,500
2127 Parker Padgett Road
Old Fort 28762
Move-in ready, updated home situated on a corner lot. Convenient location is minutes from I-40 and a short drive to Asheville. One level living inc ...
MLS# 3490318 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Old Fort
$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
$1,300,000
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
$1,250,000
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
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
$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 3 level home with detached garage and ...
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
$1,174,000
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
$1,099,000
2198 Yellow Fork Trail E
Nebo 28761
Lakefront in the exclusive 1780 -- one of the last remaining lakefront lots in the Crescent community! This 3.4+ acre lot already holds a graciously ...
MLS# 3426806 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
1780
$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
$995,000
255 Magnolia Drive #5 & 6
Nebo 28761
Classic elegance with mountain and waterfront views of beautiful Lake James. Enjoy this very spacious grand residence with significant fine details ...
MLS# 3390974 - Under Contract-No Show
Listed by Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$925,000
581 Lake Club Drive
Marion 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
$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
$850,000
201 Magnolia Drive
Nebo 28761
MLS# 3495335 - Active
Listed by Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
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
$773,000
98 Boyd Estate Drive
Marion 28752
Customize this unique property to fit your dreams. Family Retreat- the potential is all here! 2 Master bedrooms, one on each level, and a total of ...
MLS# 3446377 - Active
Listed by Appalachian Realty Associates
Community:
McDowell County
$725,000
432 Atlantic Falls Trail
Black Mountain 28711
Truly the best in mountain living and relaxation! Nestled in the mountains in the gated community of Catawba Falls Preserve, enjoy a quiet evening s ...
MLS# 3433535 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams - Black Mtn.
Community:
Black Mountain
$689,000
300 Oakwinds Drive
Old Fort 28762
Luxury custom built home with breathtaking views from the Black Mountains through Mount Mitchell and on to Blowing Rock. Perfect for a private estat ...
MLS# 3490494 - Active
Listed by Mike Cowal, Broker
Community:
Old Fort
$649,000
144 Otter Waller Drive
Nebo 28761
Amazingly beautiful Lake James lot that you can start using today as you envision your future family retreat on the same lot! Included is an ample ...
MLS# 3458203 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Lake James Team
Community:
Old Wildlife Club
$629,900
90 High Lake Drive
Nebo 28761
This executive home awaits with one of, if not THE best views on Lake James. Main level features expertly appointed kitchen with custom maple cabin ...
MLS# 3483304 - Active
Listed by AVLWise Realty Advisors
Community:
McDowell County
$599,900
498 Dobson's View Drive
Nebo 28761
Enjoy stunning views of Lake James and the Blue Ridge Mountains from your patio and deck. Well maintained lakefront home offers spacious living ro ...
MLS# 3490962 - Active
Listed by Realty Group 1
Community:
McDowell County
$575,000
67 Hummingbird Lane
Old Fort 28762
Custom A-Frame log home w/great VIEWS of Lake Lure. Located in Gateway Mountain a 3000 acre nature preserve. Sits on 4.19 private acres, includes a ...
MLS# 3239865 - Active
Listed by GreyBeard Realty
Community:
Old Fort
$575,000
98 Boyd Estate Drive
Marion 28752
Customize this unique property to fit your dreams. Family Retreat- the potential is all here! 2 Master bedrooms, one on each level, and a total of ...
MLS# 3473801 - Active
Listed by Appalachian Realty Associates
Community:
McDowell County
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