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2 beds1,171 sqft$363/sqft
294 Laurel Branch Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
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Single FamilyProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$363/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

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...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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  • Listed by: • Keller Williams Great Smokies suzybernardi@kw.com
Last updated: 08/17/2026 09:37 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4411437

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Property Information for 294 Laurel Branch Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • View: Mountain(s), Winter
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Subdivision Name: Laurel Branch Estates
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.111584
  • Latitude: 35.524576
  • 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.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $187,800.00
  • Parcel Number: 7677-61-9177
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Waynesville
  • High School: Tuscola
  • Elementary School: Jonathan Valley
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 3000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1171.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 866
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 305
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1171.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 34
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Other - See Remarks
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: Deed, Short Term Rental Allowed
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Ductless
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Lower: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 294 Laurel Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 16, 2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4411437

Aug 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4411437

$425,000
Apr 18, 2002

Closed

CANOPY #42772

$146,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/16/2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4411437

08/07/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4411437

$425,000
04/18/2002

Closed

CANOPY #42772

$146,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 294 Laurel Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$45,000Additions$142,800Total$187,800
Tax Record2025$1,380 ($115 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt868 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt868 SqFtStories1Lot Size65,384 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1985CountyHAYWOODAPN7677-61-9177

Schools near 294 Laurel Branch Road

This home is within Haywood County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Jonathan Valley Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Waynesville Middle
Public6 to 8

Tuscola High
Public9 to 12

Haywood Early Colleg
Public9 to 13

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