294 Laurel Branch Road
Maggie Valley, NC, 28751 $ 425,000
Bedrooms2 Baths2.0 Sq 1,171 Monthly Estimate*
$ 2,935
for $425,000 with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,171 square foot home was built in 1985 on a lot size of 1.5.
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!
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1171
Sewer Septic Installed
Heating Baseboard Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Roof Architectural Shingle
Appliances Dishwasher Electric Oven Electric Range Microwave Refrigerator
Architectural Style Cabin
Construction Materials Log
Exclusions Ring Cameras and a few small pieces of furniture and personal items. List to be provided
Year Built 1985
View Mountain(s) Winter
Levels One and One Half
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 7677-61-9177
Elevation 3000
County Haywood
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Subdivision Name Laurel Branch Estates
Garage Y/N N
Full Baths 2
Directions Soco Road through Maggie Valley. Turn right on Frank Mehaffey Rd Right on Laurel Branch. Follow around curve to the left. The house is on the right. GPS will take you there.
High School Tuscola
City Maggie Valley
Senior Community Y/N N
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N N
Elementary School Jonathan Valley
Middle/Junior High School Waynesville
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Standard Status Active Under Contract
Construction Type Site Built
Restrictions Deed Short Term Rental Allowed
Tax Assessed Value 187800
Listing Terms Cash Conventional USDA Loan VA Loan
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ExteriorParking Features Driveway
Lot Features Wooded
Water Source City
Lot Size Area 1.5
Foundation Details Crawl Space
Road Surface Type Asphalt Paved
Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road Other - See Remarks
Main Level Garage YN N
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InteriorBasement (Y/N) N
Fireplace Y/N N
Above Grade Finished Area 1171
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Laundry Room Main Level
Total Bedrooms 2
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Total Baths 2
SqFt Main 866
SqFt Lower 0
SqFt Upper 305
Bedroom 1
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByKeller Williams Great SmokiesBroker
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 7.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $536,854
Percent of Sale Price 26%
About Maggie Valley, NC 1,316 Population
17% Since 2002
$ 46,363 Median Income
54.96 Median Age
19% Households with Children
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1604049 Elementary School
1604048 Middle School
Tuscola High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 8/7/2026 | $425,000 | | Listed Price |