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$375,000

119 Old Salem Branch Drive
Alexander, NC 28701
Listed by June Weitz · Carolina Mountain Sales
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
797 sqft
Year built
1994

About this home

Hand-Hewn Craftsmanship. River Views. A True Mountain Escape. Tucked away on 1.75 private acres overlooking the French Broad River, this hand-hewn log cabin offers a rare sense of place where craftsmanship, setting, and experience come together effortlessly. From the moment you arrive, there is a quiet magic to the property, inviting you to slow down and settle in. Mornings begin on the rocking chair front porch, coffee in hand, as the soft sound of the river carries through the trees. Evenings are spent beside the striking wood-burning stone fireplace, its scale and texture anchoring the home’s warm, inviting interior. Vaulted ceilings and natural wood finishes create an open yet intimate atmosphere, with light filtering in to highlight the character of every beam and detail. Designed for both relaxation and connection to the outdoors, the home offers multiple spaces to unwind, from the covered porch to the private deck with hot tub, where you can soak under the stars after a day of hiking, exploring, or simply enjoying the surrounding woods. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental, the property presents a compelling opportunity for continued income generation, while equally suited as a personal getaway or full-time residence. Whether you’re drawn by the craftsmanship, the setting, or the lifestyle it affords, this is more than a cabin, it’s an experience of Western North Carolina at its most timeless. Please absolutely NO DRIVEBYS

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4372909
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
161
On market date
April 28, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
North Buncombe Elementary
4.04 mi away · Grades 0-4
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
525
Student:teacher ratio
13.5:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
North Buncombe Middle
3.31 mi away · Grades 7-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
485
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
9.55 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
278
Student:teacher ratio
25.3:1
District
Buncombe County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Alexander'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).

17
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$75,000 down
$300,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,946
Property tax (est.)$313
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 11 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.