$586,000

About this home

Cozy Mountain Cabin with Creek Frontage, Mountain Views & Extensive Updates in Katy Creek Community! Don't miss this opportunity to own a cozy mountain cabin in the desirable Katy Creek Community! Situated on 3.77 acres in southern McDowell County, this property offers beautiful mountain views, frontage along Muddy Creek, privacy, and the peaceful mountain lifestyle you've been looking for. Start your mornings on the spacious wraparound deck with a cup of coffee while taking in the mountain views and tranquil surroundings. The outdoor living spaces are perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or gathering around the fire pit. Enjoy the added charm of the pergola and lower deck, creating even more space to soak in the beauty of the outdoors. Inside, the home features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, along with additional finished basement living space currently used as a guest suite. The basement features custom cabinetry, additional flooring, and a finished staircase, making it ideal for extended family, overnight guests, or your own private retreat. An added exterior door provides convenient access to the lower deck. This property has seen numerous updates and improvements, including a new roof in 2025, two new mini-splits, a concrete driveway to the basement, updated landscaping with evergreens and perennials, and a new dishwasher in 2024. Additional improvements include a large rear deck with pergola and lower level deck for the basement level, a buried 500-gallon propane tank and a gas option added to the existing electric stove hookup. Even better, select furnishings are included in the sale, making your transition to mountain living that much easier! Included items feature outdoor deck furniture purchased in 2024, fire pits, kitchen table and chairs, downstairs bedroom furniture, a sleeper sofa, TVs, and basement shelving. Other furnishings and household items may be negotiable. When you're ready to explore, there's plenty to enjoy throughout Western North Carolina. Experience breathtaking fall colors, local festivals, hiking and biking trails, unique shops, great dining, and endless outdoor recreation. With Lake James nearby and Asheville and Hickory within easy reach, you'll have plenty of opportunities for day trips and new adventures. Come enjoy mountain views, creek frontage, privacy, and plenty of room to spread out on 3.77 beautiful acres. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a relaxing weekend getaway, or a place to gather and entertain family and friends, this inviting mountain retreat offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy all that Western North Carolina has to offer. Come see all this mountain getaway has to offer and imagine making it your own!

Property details

MLS

Canopy MLS

MLS #

CAR4429484

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

Katy Creek

Status

Active

Days on market

13

On market date

October 7, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

3

Garage spaces

N/A

Parking spaces

N/A

Lot size

N/A

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.