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$590,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4417607 MLS
For the first time since it was built, this is a rare opportunity to own a home that has never been sold before! Nestled on approximately 10.27 beautiful acres, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin is the kind of place that has been loved and enjoyed for generations! It now presents an incredible opportunity for its next owners to make it their own. This isn't just a home; it's a place to slow down, gather together, and create lifelong family memories. The property itself is truly something special, featuring a spring-fed pond, flowing creek, fruit trees, open cleared areas, privacy, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The classic log home offers warm wood finishes throughout, a wood burning fireplace, spacious covered porches and outdoor living areas, and the timeless character you'd expect from a mountain cabin. Adding even more value and possibilities is the workshop/barn with electricity and water already connected, offering excellent space for hobbies, storage, or the potential to convert into an additional cabin, guest quarters, or mother-in-law suite. Across the creek is another water and septic system along with a beautiful additional home site, creating an exciting opportunity for a second residence or future use. Recent improvements include a brand new HVAC system installed in Fall 2025 and a brand new washing machine in 2026. A detached garage, additional outbuildings and sheds, paved driveway, metal roof, and abundant usable acreage further add to the property's appeal. Properties with this much land, water, character, history, and future potential don't come along often. Whether you're looking for a full time residence, family retreat, multigenerational property, or a place where generations can continue making memories, 100 Goose Creek Road is a rare opportunity to own a truly special piece of Western North Carolina.

100 Goose Creek Road, Marion

$599,900
4409828 MLS
±42 Acres of Pristine Wooded Land --Discover your own private slice of paradise on this beautiful 42 ± acre wooded tract. Nestled in a peaceful natural setting, this property offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience—ready for your dream home, cabin retreat, or long-term investment. Property Highlights: 1. 42 +- acres of mature hardwoods and natural beauty 2. Level to gently sloping terrain—ideal for several building sites 3. Convenient frontage on a state-maintained road for easy year-round access. Professionally built two-lane, heavily graveled road to enter the property with a wide (as much as 45 foot) all the way to various home sites 4. Cleared homesite already in place with a preexisting concrete pad and charming brick fireplace 5. Spring on the property for water supply, with many other natural spring locations on the property 6. Existing septic system already unexpected and approved for a three-bedroom system 7. Power has already been installed all the way down to the pre-existing home site with a transformer installed from Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation ready to hook up to 8. A beautiful clear creek flowing through the northwest corner of the tract. ---Enjoy complete privacy surrounded by mature trees and an abundance of all kinds of wildlife, yet still benefit from practical improvements that make building or moving forward much easier. The gentle topography, natural water features, and existing infrastructure create a rare combination of raw beauty and usable readiness. Whether you envision a secluded cabin, a full-time residence, or a recreational getaway, this versatile tract gives you the perfect canvas. Opportunities like this don’t come along often (very rare to find a tract of land that has it all). Owner would consider subdividing parcel.

567 Drucilla Church Road, Nebo

$550,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4327984 MLS
A RARE SECOND OPPORTUNITY. 1909 Linville Drive returns to the market after the previous buyer was unable to complete financing. Inspections are complete and title work is in progress — offering the next owner a refined and streamlined path to closing. Perched above North Cove Valley with incredible sweeping year-round views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this fully furnished and extensively updated mountain home offers true turnkey luxury. Nearly every surface has been improved, and the home conveys with a full suite of high-end Restoration Hardware furniture and curated décor. Inside, the great room welcomes you with vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and a striking poplar bark–wrapped, wood-burning fireplace—a rare Appalachian architectural detail that anchors the space with warmth and mountain character. The adjoining dining area features a Restoration Hardware dining table with custom RH chairs and a coordinating RH pendant. The kitchen includes new appliances, updated flooring, and modern lighting. Both bathrooms—upstairs and down—have been fully remodeled with clean, contemporary finishes. Additional upgrades include new entry doors, new storm doors, black-framed rear doors, new lighting throughout, new carpet in the main-level bedroom, and new flooring across the basement level. The lower level has been enhanced with new baseboard heaters, an added closet, and a reinforced deck engineered for a hot tub, creating the perfect setup for evening relaxation beneath the mountain sky. Outdoor living is exceptional: a poplar bark entryway, custom laurel branch railing, wraparound decking, new exterior lighting, and composite patio furniture complete the mountain lodge feel. The property also features two separate driveways, offering ample parking for residents and guests alike. This community does allow short-term rentals, making this an excellent opportunity for an Airbnb or vacation rental investment. With its panoramic views, designer interiors, and multiple parking areas, the layout is ideal for guests seeking the perfect Blue Ridge getaway. A premium furnishings package conveys, including RH living room, dining room, and bedroom pieces and a Crate & Barrel console table—creating a truly sophisticated, move-in-ready mountain retreat. Luxury, craftsmanship, and panoramic mountain views combine to make 1909 Linville Drive a rare offering—perfect as a full-time residence, second home, or high-performing short-term rental.

1909 Linville Drive, Marion

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