$349,000
About this home
Lake Mountain Retreat in Bear Paw Escape to the mountains with this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin nestled in the gated Bear Paw Community. Surrounded by nature in a peaceful, private setting, this cabin offers the perfect blend of comfort, recreation, and investment potential. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen featuring stunning quartzite countertops, modern finishes, and an inviting open-concept living area designed for relaxing after a day on the lake or exploring the mountains. Enjoy abundant wildlife right from your porch while taking advantage of Bear Paw's exceptional amenities, including: Marina with boat slips and lake access Swimming pool Clubhouse Tennis and pickleball courts Playground and community activities Gated security Short-term rentals permitted (subject to applicable community rules and local regulations) Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain retreat, a weekend getaway, or an income-producing vacation rental, this beautifully maintained cabin offers privacy, modern updates, and access to one of western North Carolina's most desirable lake communities. Experience mountain living at its best in Bear Paw, where outdoor adventure, lake recreation, and peaceful surroundings await. Agent owned Motivated Seller
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- 100586357
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Bear Paw
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 106
- On market date
- July 3, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.32 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 148
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Murphy's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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