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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
$885,000
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
$530,000
2009 Pine Cove Road
Old Fort 28762
Home sweet home with multiple business opportunities on this beautiful 8 acres. Relax on the covered front porch or work in your 15 car garage. Imm ...
MLS# 3534557 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Old Fort
$325,900
41 Sally Gap Road
Old Fort 28762
Beautiful western NC mountain retreat in a gated, private setting w/ the feel of remote seclusion in an active community! Located in Gateway Mountai ...
MLS# 3555090 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Old Fort
$179,000
230 Westerman Street
Old Fort 28762
Unique property with a separate studio/workshop built in 2014 with a basement not heated. Main home sits in the trees with a view of the mountains, ...
MLS# 3567709 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Old Fort
$1,850,000
880 Marina Drive
Nebo 28761
Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to own nearly 900 feet of shoreline on Lake James! Currently used as the New Manna Baptist youth camp, this property ...
MLS# 3551876 - Active
Listed by Realty Group 1
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
$1,250,000
1077 Forest Lake Heights Drive
Nebo 28761
Experience supreme bliss right here on Lake James. Just finished a full renovation! Intoxicating & serene vistas - including the mountains & the l ...
MLS# 3520560 - Active
Listed by Ivester Jackson Blackstream
Community:
McDowell County
$1,200,000
3225 Lake Tahoma Road
Marion 28752
Sportmans' Paradise offers timeless architecture, rustic lake and mountain decor, 1000's of acres of private hunting and fishing, and state-of-the-a ...
MLS# 3493908 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$1,136,000
47 Osprey Roost Drive
Nebo 28761
A rare opportunity to own a beautiful Arts and Crafts style home on 1.82 private acres in the rustic & tranquil community of Old Wildlife Club. This ...
MLS# 3561264 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
Old Wildlife Club
$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
$999,999
Tbd Locust Cove #NA
Marion 28752
62 acres of Nature's Paradise COMPLETELY surrounded with Pisgah National Forest Boundary. Pisgah National Forest is comprised of over 500,000 acres ...
MLS# 3564833 - Active
Listed by Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office
Community:
McDowell County
$899,900
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 - Under Contract-Show
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
$875,000
527 Dobson's View Road
Nebo 28761
This beautiful spacious home is located on beautiful Lake James and has great year round views of the lake. Great room includes vaulted ceilings an ...
MLS# 3530466 - Active
Listed by Miller Realty and Development LLC
Community:
McDowell County
$819,000
346 Mountain Falls Trail
Black Mountain 28711
Here is the mountain log home you have been looking for in gated Catawba Falls Preserve near Black Mountain with unbelievable Long range views at th ...
MLS# 3484787 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
Black Mountain
$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
$765,000
100 Bearwallow Road
Little Switzerland 28749
1913 Craftsman Farmhouse. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the mountains. The Home was built by T.J. Davis of Charlotte, president of Elba Manuf ...
MLS# 3503885 - Active
Listed by Exit Realty Vistas
Community:
McDowell County
$750,000
201 Magnolia Drive
Nebo 28761
Dropped $ 25,000 !!! Beautiful home on Lake James with stunning mountain and lake views and minutes from golf course. Large open design with two ful ...
MLS# 3495335 - Active
Listed by Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
Community:
McDowell County
$749,000
22 Azalea Hill #575;570;572
Old Fort 28762
Enjoy huge long-range, year-round mountain views from this beautiful log-sided, stick-built home in the coveted gated community of Gateway Mountains ...
MLS# 3573654 - Active
Listed by Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
Community:
Old Fort
$700,000
370 Dockside Drive
Nebo 28761
Amazing mountain views, lake views and deeded boat slip are just the beginning with this home! Pride of ownership shows at every turn from the momen ...
MLS# 3582337 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
McDowell County
$699,900
89 Cammies Way #81-82/84-90/119
Old Fort 28762
Mountain paradise offering elegance and practicality! This luxury, Honka log home is nestled on approx. 9.5 +/- acres with long range views to Lake ...
MLS# 3566493 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office
Community:
Old Fort
$699,000
860 Marlowe Road
Marion 28752
Distinctive, Historic, Unmatched - Framed by mountains and Bills Creek, the expansive & thoughtfully designed floorplan features a great room and fi ...
MLS# 3550943 - Active
Listed by Joanne Howle Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$625,000
1288 Honeycutt Road
Marion 28752
Top of the world views from this custom-built log cabin situated on 30 acres features three bedrooms, three full baths and two additional bonus room ...
MLS# 3497945 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$625,000
360 Nathan Mcdaniel Drive
Nebo 28761
Beautiful well-built/kept spacious Log Home located close to many wonderful attractions in WNC! A peaceful gated community with wildlife and all the ...
MLS# 3547995 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams - Black Mtn.
Community:
McDowell County
$609,900
1622 Catawba Falls Parkway
Black Mountain 28711
Custom Built locking log home, Well insulated and with many custom features. Less than 5 years old, with a huge master suite and solid floors. Super ...
MLS# 3527296 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
Black Mountain
$599,900
165 Perennial Drive #49
Nebo 28761
Here is your chance to own a SPECTACULAR home in the gated Blackberry Subdivision. This home is Immaculate! The state of art kitchen features lots ...
MLS# 3539224 - Active
Listed by ERA Mountain View Properties
Community:
McDowell County
$599,900
830 Walkertown Road
Old Fort 28762
Over 1,200 acres of conservation land adjoin this property on several sides, ensuring total privacy. End of the road privacy, as you come through t ...
MLS# 3548654 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams - Black Mtn.
Community:
Old Fort
$584,000
90 High Lake Drive
Nebo 28761
Must sell! This executive home has arguably the best views on Lake James. Main level features expertly appointed kitchen with custom maple cabinet ...
MLS# 3483304 - Active
Listed by AVLWise Realty Advisors
Community:
McDowell County
$550,000
2459 Old Hwy 10
Nebo 28762
Attention investors , A GREAT property with lots of options . Unit # 1 Complete ready to go ,Unit # 2 is dried in with wiring, pluming and heating ...
MLS# 3580769 - Active
Listed by Joanne Howle Realty
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
$885,000
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
$530,000
2009 Pine Cove Road
Old Fort 28762
Home sweet home with multiple business opportunities on this beautiful 8 acres. Relax on the covered front porch or work in your 15 car garage. Imm ...
MLS# 3534557 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Old Fort
$325,900
41 Sally Gap Road
Old Fort 28762
Beautiful western NC mountain retreat in a gated, private setting w/ the feel of remote seclusion in an active community! Located in Gateway Mountai ...
MLS# 3555090 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Old Fort
$179,000
230 Westerman Street
Old Fort 28762
Unique property with a separate studio/workshop built in 2014 with a basement not heated. Main home sits in the trees with a view of the mountains, ...
MLS# 3567709 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community:
Old Fort
$1,850,000
880 Marina Drive
Nebo 28761
Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to own nearly 900 feet of shoreline on Lake James! Currently used as the New Manna Baptist youth camp, this property ...
MLS# 3551876 - Active
Listed by Realty Group 1
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
$1,250,000
1077 Forest Lake Heights Drive
Nebo 28761
Experience supreme bliss right here on Lake James. Just finished a full renovation! Intoxicating & serene vistas - including the mountains & the l ...
MLS# 3520560 - Active
Listed by Ivester Jackson Blackstream
Community:
McDowell County
$1,200,000
3225 Lake Tahoma Road
Marion 28752
Sportmans' Paradise offers timeless architecture, rustic lake and mountain decor, 1000's of acres of private hunting and fishing, and state-of-the-a ...
MLS# 3493908 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$1,136,000
47 Osprey Roost Drive
Nebo 28761
A rare opportunity to own a beautiful Arts and Crafts style home on 1.82 private acres in the rustic & tranquil community of Old Wildlife Club. This ...
MLS# 3561264 - Active
Listed by Lake James Real Estate, Inc
Community:
Old Wildlife Club
$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
$999,999
Tbd Locust Cove #NA
Marion 28752
62 acres of Nature's Paradise COMPLETELY surrounded with Pisgah National Forest Boundary. Pisgah National Forest is comprised of over 500,000 acres ...
MLS# 3564833 - Active
Listed by Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office
Community:
McDowell County
$899,900
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 - Under Contract-Show
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
$875,000
527 Dobson's View Road
Nebo 28761
This beautiful spacious home is located on beautiful Lake James and has great year round views of the lake. Great room includes vaulted ceilings an ...
MLS# 3530466 - Active
Listed by Miller Realty and Development LLC
Community:
McDowell County
$819,000
346 Mountain Falls Trail
Black Mountain 28711
Here is the mountain log home you have been looking for in gated Catawba Falls Preserve near Black Mountain with unbelievable Long range views at th ...
MLS# 3484787 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
Black Mountain
$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
$765,000
100 Bearwallow Road
Little Switzerland 28749
1913 Craftsman Farmhouse. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the mountains. The Home was built by T.J. Davis of Charlotte, president of Elba Manuf ...
MLS# 3503885 - Active
Listed by Exit Realty Vistas
Community:
McDowell County
$750,000
201 Magnolia Drive
Nebo 28761
Dropped $ 25,000 !!! Beautiful home on Lake James with stunning mountain and lake views and minutes from golf course. Large open design with two ful ...
MLS# 3495335 - Active
Listed by Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
Community:
McDowell County
$749,000
22 Azalea Hill #575;570;572
Old Fort 28762
Enjoy huge long-range, year-round mountain views from this beautiful log-sided, stick-built home in the coveted gated community of Gateway Mountains ...
MLS# 3573654 - Active
Listed by Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
Community:
Old Fort
$700,000
370 Dockside Drive
Nebo 28761
Amazing mountain views, lake views and deeded boat slip are just the beginning with this home! Pride of ownership shows at every turn from the momen ...
MLS# 3582337 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
McDowell County
$699,900
89 Cammies Way #81-82/84-90/119
Old Fort 28762
Mountain paradise offering elegance and practicality! This luxury, Honka log home is nestled on approx. 9.5 +/- acres with long range views to Lake ...
MLS# 3566493 - Under Contract-Show
Listed by Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office
Community:
Old Fort
$699,000
860 Marlowe Road
Marion 28752
Distinctive, Historic, Unmatched - Framed by mountains and Bills Creek, the expansive & thoughtfully designed floorplan features a great room and fi ...
MLS# 3550943 - Active
Listed by Joanne Howle Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$625,000
1288 Honeycutt Road
Marion 28752
Top of the world views from this custom-built log cabin situated on 30 acres features three bedrooms, three full baths and two additional bonus room ...
MLS# 3497945 - Active
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Community:
McDowell County
$625,000
360 Nathan Mcdaniel Drive
Nebo 28761
Beautiful well-built/kept spacious Log Home located close to many wonderful attractions in WNC! A peaceful gated community with wildlife and all the ...
MLS# 3547995 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams - Black Mtn.
Community:
McDowell County
$609,900
1622 Catawba Falls Parkway
Black Mountain 28711
Custom Built locking log home, Well insulated and with many custom features. Less than 5 years old, with a huge master suite and solid floors. Super ...
MLS# 3527296 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams Professionals
Community:
Black Mountain
$599,900
165 Perennial Drive #49
Nebo 28761
Here is your chance to own a SPECTACULAR home in the gated Blackberry Subdivision. This home is Immaculate! The state of art kitchen features lots ...
MLS# 3539224 - Active
Listed by ERA Mountain View Properties
Community:
McDowell County
$599,900
830 Walkertown Road
Old Fort 28762
Over 1,200 acres of conservation land adjoin this property on several sides, ensuring total privacy. End of the road privacy, as you come through t ...
MLS# 3548654 - Active
Listed by Keller Williams - Black Mtn.
Community:
Old Fort
$584,000
90 High Lake Drive
Nebo 28761
Must sell! This executive home has arguably the best views on Lake James. Main level features expertly appointed kitchen with custom maple cabinet ...
MLS# 3483304 - Active
Listed by AVLWise Realty Advisors
Community:
McDowell County
$550,000
2459 Old Hwy 10
Nebo 28762
Attention investors , A GREAT property with lots of options . Unit # 1 Complete ready to go ,Unit # 2 is dried in with wiring, pluming and heating ...
MLS# 3580769 - Active
Listed by Joanne Howle Realty
Community:
McDowell County
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