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.
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Price cut: $20K (7/9)
$375,000
119 Old Salem Branch Dr, Alexander, NC 28701
2beds
797sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,179/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
1.73 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$471/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 99 days |
- 1,437 |
- 153 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
June Weitz june@carolinamountainsales.com,
Carolina Mountain Sales
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4372909
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Propane, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 797
- Total interior livable area: 797 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 797
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
Lot
- Size: 1.73 Acres
- Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 972279251000000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Subject to Lease
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Rough Sawn, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Alexander
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $471/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $339,000
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 99 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $375,000-5.1%$471/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4372909 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $395,000-7.1%$496/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4372909 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000$533/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4372909 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 28701
Getting around
5 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10North Windy RidgeGrades: 5-6Distance: 3.9 mi
- 9/10North Buncombe MiddleGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 6/10North Buncombe HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
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