Misty Mountain Estates Homes for Sale
3 homesCommunity Highlights
- Long-range mountain outlooks, with some homes and homesites also oriented toward Lake James
- Mostly acre-plus wooded parcels that create a noticeably private mountain setting
- A flexible mix of homesites and housing allowances that includes site-built, modular, and double-wide options on several lots
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Long Range Views
- Wooded Settings
- Covered Porches And Decks
- Main Level Primary Suites
- Detached Garages Or Carports
- Recent Updates
- Flexible Homesites
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
McDowell County foothills
- Lake James
- Marion Lake Club
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Mount Mitchell
- Marion
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Nearby Schools
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Lots and Land in Misty Mountain Estates
Misty Mountain Estates occupies a higher, wooded perch in the Nebo corridor, and that setting shapes nearly everything about the neighborhood. This is a mountain subdivision where long-range views, generous parcel sizes, and a strong sense of separation between homes carry more weight than a long list of shared amenities. Listings repeatedly point to ridgeline and upper-slope homesites with broad mountain outlooks, and several remarks also tie the community to views toward Lake James and surrounding peaks.
Community Highlights
The subdivision reads as a mix of established mountain homes and still-available homesites rather than a fully built-out neighborhood with a uniform housing stock. MLS history includes residential lots, site-built homes, and manufactured homes, which gives Misty Mountain Estates a more flexible character than many foothill communities. Several lots are marketed with county water access, paved-road frontage, and allowances for site-built, modular, or double-wide construction, while the existing homes tend to sit on wooded parcels of roughly one acre or more. Across the listing record, lot sizes average just over an acre, with the largest parcels stretching past two acres.
Pricing reinforces that range of entry points. Recent activity spans from value-oriented homesites in the teens and low five figures to closed residential sales near $300,000, with the community summary showing a median price of $55,000 and an average price just under $93,000. That mix makes the neighborhood stand out more for land opportunity, views, and privacy than for a tightly defined architectural profile.
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Market Trends
Buyers have more negotiating power. Properties may take longer to sell. Prices have increased 263%. There's typically room for negotiation on price.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last 12 monthsRecently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() SOLD Tbd Misty Mountain Drive top of mountain | Jan 22 2026 | $145,000 | 135 | 94% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 18 Watson Road | Aug 8 2025 | $40,000 | 435 | 89% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 450 Misty Mountain Drive 3 bed2 bath | Dec 28 2023 | $299,000 | 48 | 🎯100% | 1858 sq ft | $161 |
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![]() SOLD 11 Misty Mountain Estate 2 3 bed2 bath | Apr 27 2022 | $153,000 | 228 | 96% | 1440 sq ft | $106 |
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![]() SOLD 467 Misty Mountain Estates 31 3 bed2 bath | Dec 7 2021 | $183,000 | 169 | 99% | 2044 sq ft | $90 |
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![]() SOLD 11 Misty Mountain Estate 2 3 bed2 bath | Jul 28 2021 | $40,000 | 49 | 80% | 1440 sq ft | $28 |
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![]() SOLD 7 Misty Mountain Estates 3 bed2 bath | Oct 31 2020 | $154,900 | 52 | 🎯103% | 1761 sq ft | $88 |
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![]() SOLD 124 Scotts Cove Road 3 bed2 bath | Oct 31 2018 | $102,000 | 56 | 🎯102% | 1144 sq ft | $89 |
![]() SOLD 124 Scotts Cove Rd 3 bed2 bath | Oct 31 2018 | $102,000 | 56 | 🎯102% | 1144 sq ft | $89 |
![]() SOLD 124 Scott S Cove Road 3 bed2 bath | Oct 31 2018 | $102,000 | 57 | 🎯102% | 1144 sq ft | $89 |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD Lot 5 Misty Mountain Drive | Jul 12 2018 | $16,500 | 80 | 83% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD Lot 9 Misty Mountain | Apr 11 2018 | $17,640 | 246 | 71% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 61 Scotts Cove Drive 3 bed3 bath | Aug 4 2015 | $97,000 | 81 | 97% | 1971 sq ft | $49 |

Tbd Misty Mountain Drive top of mountain
$145,000

18 Watson Road
$40,000

450 Misty Mountain Drive
$299,000

11 Misty Mountain Estate 2
$153,000

467 Misty Mountain Estates 31
$183,000

11 Misty Mountain Estate 2
$40,000

7 Misty Mountain Estates
$154,900

124 Scotts Cove Road
$102,000

124 Scotts Cove Rd
$102,000

124 Scott S Cove Road
$102,000

Lot 5 Misty Mountain Drive
$16,500

Lot 9 Misty Mountain
$17,640

61 Scotts Cove Drive
$97,000
Market Statistics
The Misty Mountain Estates real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 80 days. With 3 active listings and 2 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$55,000
Average Price:$90,666.664
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.0
Avg Bathrooms:2.1
Avg Lot Size:1.09 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:3
Sold Last Year:2
Median Days to Sell:80 days
Community Info
Has HOA:No
Median Year Built:1997
New Construction:0%
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