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$430,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
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Sitting atop the eastern most escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains- layer after layer of views! Located in the coveted high mountain colony of Little Switzerland alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway and Hwy. 226A. This turn-key 2BD/2BA home features: open floor plan, oversized windows all framing views, large layered deck, automatic awnings, terraced gardens, rustic & appropriate cedar shake siding, park like setting, original wood floors, stainless appliances, custom inlaid tile design adorning the backsplash & granite countertop on the island. Cent. Air & Oil Furnace along with gas log fireplace & tankless hot water on demand, & an encapsulated stand-up crawl space. Textured walls & good lighting throughout. A HOME FOR THE WEEKEND OR FOR A LIFETIME. 1 minute to downtown Little Switzerland, 5 min. to downtown Spruce Pine, 4 min. to the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, 20 min. to Burnsville, 20 min. to Marion, Lake James, and I-40, 50 min. to Asheville, 2 hrs. from Charlotte.

Full Property Details for 173 Laurel Ln

General

  • Sold For: $430,000
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
  • MLS ID: 4290550
  • Added to Site: 150 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Living Room, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Kitchen

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks

Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Location

  • County: McDowell
  • Driving Directions: LITTLE SWITZERLAND PROPER! From downtown Spruce Pine, take US Hwy. 226, cross under the Blue Ridge Parkway and look for Laurel Lane on your right. Turn right at the Laurel Lodge and the home will be on your left.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Greenlee Primary
  • Middle School: Mitchell
  • High School: Mitchell

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Oil

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water: Community Well
  • Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
  • Construction: Site Built
  • Exterior Const.: Cedar Shake
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Daylight, Walk-Out Access
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Main/1st Level: 1,476 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1955

Lot Features

  • Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
  • Elevation (Approx.): 3000
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Green Area, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Other - See Remarks

Financial Considerations

  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Restrictions: Deed
  • Property ID: 0787-00-87-1815
  • Lot Number: 1173/799

Listed by Foxfire Real Estate, LLC
Sold by Realty Group 1 LLC

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Schools serving 173 Laurel Ln

School District:McDowell County Schools
NameGradesDistance
North Cove Elementary School
401 American Thread Road, Marion, NC 28752
PK-64.8 mi
West Mcdowell Junior High School
346 West Mc Dowell Junior High School Road, Marion, NC 28752
7-910.6 mi
Mcdowell High School
600 McDowell High School Road, Marion, NC 28752
9-1210.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 173 Laurel Ln

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/17/2025
Sold
$430,000
-6.52%
MLS
8/19/2025
Listed
$460,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Foxfire Real Estate, LLC
Sold by Realty Group 1 LLC

173 Laurel Lane, Marion, NC 28752 (MLS# 4290550) is a Single Family property that was sold at $430,000 on October 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 173 Laurel Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Marion? You can browse all Marion real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.