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8709 Hwy 226a Highway

Little Switzerland, NC 28749

$400,000 $1,686/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

775

Sqft

Acre(Lot)

Description

A truly remarkable piece of history, this log home stands as a living museum in the heart of Little Switzerland, North Carolina. Built in 1931 by W. R. Hollifield, the home was first owned by Arnold McKinney until 1937, when it was purchased by Dr. C. F. Sayles, who cherished the property through 1949, Then his widow sold it in 1962. There it became the beloved residence of Jack and Peggy Brown, who lived there until their passing, further deepening the home’s legacy as a place of long-term stewardship and memory. The property has remained within a connected lineage of care, ultimately passing to the current seller through family inheritance following his mother’s passing. Rich with nearly a century of history, this residence offers a rare opportunity to own a preserved piece of Appalac hian heritage in scenic Little Switzerland, North Carolina.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $400,000

AD Id : 85737365

MLS Id : CAR4396070

Beds : 1

Lot Size : 1 Acre

Living Area Size : 775

Year Built : 1931

Garage : 1

County : McDowell

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 1

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Has Basement: Yes

Interior Features

Pantry, Walk-In Pantry Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven Laundry Features: None
Flooring Information

Flooring: Vinyl, Wood Construction Materials: Log, Wood
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Forced Air Cooling: None WaterSource: Well

Building Information

Year Built: 1931
Exterior Features

Outdoor Shower Construction Materials: Log, Wood Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: Unknown Lot Description: Orchard(s), Hilly, Private, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views Lot Size Area: 1 acre

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence Style: Cabin, Cottage, Old World, Rustic

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$400000

Tax Information

Tax Assessed Value: 74700 Parcel Number: 0787-00-15-8289

Parking Information

Open Parking Spaces: 4 Parking Space(s)

Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1 Has Main Level Garage: Yes

School Information

Elementary School: Unspecified Junior High School: Unspecified Senior High School: Unspecified
Utility Information

None Sewer: Septic Installed Water Source: Well
Location Information

Subdivision: NONE City: Little Switzerland Direction: If in Little Switzerland drive past the Books & Beans heading West on 226A. There is a gravel/dirt drive on the right that as you drive up will have a cable across the drive. Lay the cable cown and drive over it.

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Nearby Home Value

Address	Estimate	Bed	Bath	Sq. Ft	Lot Size
203 Laurel Lane, Little Switzerland, NC, 28749	$459,900	3	2	2,525	2,525 SqFt
225 High Ridge Road, Little Switzerland, NC, 28749	$459,000	3	3	1,288	1,288 SqFt
127 Reid Queen Drive, Little Switzerland, NC, 28749	$385,000	3	2	1,668	1,668 SqFt
155 Wrenlock Drive, Little Switzerland, NC, 28749	$789,000	3	3	2,034	2,034 SqFt
729 Bear Wallow Road, Little Switzerland, NC, 28749	$1,550,000	5	5	2,752	2,752 SqFt

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MLS: CAROLINA #4396070 LISTED BY: Wendy Sue Smith, ENRG Global Realty LLC 828-674-7582 SOURCE: CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) (Listings courtesy of CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) as distributed by MLS GRID)