For Sale $425,000
Maggie Valley log cabin on 1.5 private acres — easy access, short-term rental friendly, and just minutes to Cataloochee Ski Area and the Great Smoky Mountains.Escape to your own slice of the North Carolina mountains with this 2-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin tucked into 1.5 wooded acres in Laurel Branch Estates. Blending rustic character with modern, move-in-ready improvements, this Maggie Valley cabin delivers easy access, easy main-level living, and short term rental potential — a rare opportunity whether you're after a full-time mountain home, a weekend getaway, or an income-producing investment.The open-concept main floor keeps everyday living simple, with the primary bedroom, full bath, laundry room, and a bright kitchen, dining, and great room all on one level. Upstairs, a spacious second bedroom and full bath feature a relaxing soaking tub — an ideal private retreat for guests. Warm wood interiors, generous windows, and a cozy, welcoming layout capture everything people love about mountain log cabin living.Being sold turnkey except for a few personal items! Enjoy the outdoors in every season from the open and covered decks and screened porch — perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply soaking in the peaceful, wooded surroundings. Set on 1.5 acres, the property offers privacy and room to breathe while still providing easy access to the main road, so coming and going is effortless year-round.Thoughtful, recent improvements add real value and low-maintenance comfort, including an encapsulated crawlspace, energy-efficient ductless mini-split systems, and extensive professional landscaping with a beautifully built custom retaining wall. A large asphalt driveway provides ample, level parking for guests and easy access in and out.Ideally located with easy access to everything Western North Carolina has to offer, this Smoky Mountain cabin is just a short drive to downtown Maggie Valley's shops and dining, Waynesville, Cataloochee Ski Area, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Short-term rentals are allowed, making this a smart choice for investors seeking a vacation-rental cabin — or for anyone dreaming of a low-maintenance mountain escape of their own.Log construction, genuine upgrades, flexible living space, and an unbeatable, easy-access location, this Maggie Valley cabin blends character, comfort, and convenience. Make your Smoky Mountain dream a reality!
| List Price: | $425,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 866 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4411437 |
| Subdivision: | Laurel Branch Estates |
| Style: | Cabin |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Lot Description: | Wooded |
| Year Built: | 1985 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Jonathan Valley |
| Middle: | Waynesville |
| High: | Tuscola |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 08-13-2026 | Listed | $425,000 | $491 |
| 01-13-2026 | Under Contract | $399,900 | $462 |
| 01-03-2026 | Price Decrease | $399,900-11.13% | $462 |
| 10-28-2025 | Listed | $450,000 | $520 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Junaluska Elementary | 8 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
| Scotts Creek Elementary | 9 miles | KG-06 | 3 |
| Jackson Co Sch of Alternatives | 9 miles | KG-06 | N/A |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 294 Laurel Branch Road, Maggie Valley NC | 0 mi | $425,000 | days | |
| 182 Laurel Branch Road, Maggie Valley NC | 0.1 mi | $325,000 | days | |
| 202 Emerald Lane, Maggie Valley NC | 0.3 mi | $2,275,000 | days | |
| 79 Ward Road, Maggie Valley NC | 0.3 mi | $724,900 | days | |
| 100 Split Rail Drive, Maggie Valley NC | 0.4 mi | $649,900 | days | |
| 1061 Setzer Cove Road, Maggie Valley NC | 0.4 mi | $519,900 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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294 Laurel Branch Road, Maggie Valley NC is a 866 ft2 on a 1.500 acres Wooded lot. This is for $425,000. This has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 1985.
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