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119 Old Salem Branch Drive

Alexander, NC 28701

Active 90 days on market Listing ID CAR 300614089

$375,000

Est. $2,155/mo See my rate

$471/Sq Ft

2 bd · 1 ba · 797 sqft · $471/sqft

2 Beds
1 Bath
797 Sq Ft
$471/Sq Ft
1994 Built
1.73 acres Single Family Residence Listed Apr 28, 2026 Updated Jul 10, 2026 HOA None

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

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Propane
  • Wall Furnace
Flooring
  • Wood
Sqftmain
502
Roomcount
7
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
295
Bedroommain
1
Bedroomupper
1
Fullbathmain
1
Halfbathmain
0
Door Features
  • Insulated Door(s)
  • Screen Door(s)
Fullbathupper
0
Halfbathupper
0
Half Bathrooms
0
Total Bathrooms
1
Window Features
  • Insulated Window(s)
Laundry Features
  • Main Level
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Security Features
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Sqftunheatedtotal
0
Fireplace Features
  • Wood Burning
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
797

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Cabin

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One and One Half
Above Grade Finished Area
797
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Driveway

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Metal
Exterior Features
  • Hot Tub
Construction Materials
  • Log
  • Rough Sawn
  • Wood
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Rear Porch

Lot And Land

Lot Features
  • Rolling Slope
  • Wooded
  • Views
Lot Size Acres
1.73
Lot Size Units
Acres

Basement And Foundation

Foundation Details
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Utilities
  • Cable Connected
  • Propane
Water Source
  • Well

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
No City Taxes Paid

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
RES 0-3 ACRES

Listed by June Weitz (828-215-5976) · Carolina Mountain Sales (828-277-5551)

Location

Address
119 Old Salem Branch Drive
City
Alexander, NC 28701
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Schools

Elementary
Unspecified
Middle
Unspecified
High
Unspecified

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