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$225,000

4897 Hwy 226 Highway N
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
Listed by David Roe · High Ridge Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
960 sqft
Year built
1964

About this home

Calling all investors, renovators, and DIY enthusiasts! This mountain property offers an incredible opportunity to create your dream home or investment in the highly desirable Little Switzerland area. Situated on 5 beautiful acres, the home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an attached garage, and an open-concept living area designed to take advantage of the stunning long-range mountain views. With solid bones and endless potential, this two-story home is ready for your vision and personal touch. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment property, this is your chance to transform a diamond in the rough into something truly special. Opportunities to own acreage with views in the Little Switzerland area are becoming increasingly rare—don't miss this one!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4407928
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
July 29, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
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 Cove Elementary School
4.33 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
1.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
220
Student:teacher ratio
13.8:1
District
McDowell County Schools
Middle
West McDowell Middle School
10.33 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
648
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
McDowell County Schools
High
McDowell Early College
14.35 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
254
Student:teacher ratio
23.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Little Switzerland'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).

12
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.8 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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Est. monthly payment
$1,505/mo
$45,000 down
$180,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,167
Property tax (est.)$188
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 31, 2026.

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.