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Marion · Marion, NC

87 Catatoga Trail

Marion, NC · 1,472 sqft

$425,000

  • 3Beds
  • 2Baths
  • 1,472SqFt
  • 2026Year
  • 2Days on market

About this home

One or more photos has been virtually staged, AI generated or rendered. Architect-designed mountain homes on private 1- to 2-acre wooded homesites just eight minutes from downtown Marion and 45 minutes from Asheville. Welcome to Catatoga Trails, a thoughtfully designed mountain community where modern architecture, natural beauty and small-town charm come together just minutes from downtown Marion. On spacious 1- to 2-acre wooded homesites, Catatoga Trails offers the rare opportunity to enjoy architect-designed homes with privacy, mountain character and room to breathe, something increasingly difficult to find throughout Western North Carolina. Only eight minutes from downtown Marion, 45 minutes from Asheville and approximately two hours from Charlotte, residents enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare and everyday essentials while remaining surrounded by some of the region's most celebrated outdoor destinations, including Lake James, Pisgah National Forest, Catawba Falls, Linville Falls, South Mountains State Park, Chimney Rock State Park and Blue Ridge Parkway. With low McDowell County taxes, simple HOA-maintained roads, short-term rentals permitted and collection of thoughtfully crafted mountain homes designed to complement the landscape, Catatoga Trails offers an exceptional lifestyle for full-time residents, second homeowners and those seeking a peaceful mountain retreat without sacrificing convenience. The Mountain Cottage showcases a dramatic two-story vaulted great room filled with natural light, creating an inviting space for gathering and entertaining. Warm architectural details, expansive windows, and seamless indoor-outdoor living capture the essence of mountain living.

Property details

Beds
3
Baths
2
SqFt
1,472
Lot
Year built
2026
Type
Single Family
Days on market
2
Heating
Ductless, Electric
Cooling
Ductless, Electric
Foundation
Crawl Space
Flooring
Vinyl
View
Winter

Features

  • Kitchen Island
  • Storage
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Walk-In Pantry

Payment estimate

Estimated monthly payment

Includes P&I, tax, insurance

$3,074/ month

Principal & interest
$2,632
Property tax (~0.90%)
$318
Homeowners insurance
$123
HOA dues

Down payment

$21,250 down · $403,750 financed

Income to qualify (28% rule)

~$131,779 / year household

A rough rule — actual qualification depends on your full debt picture, credit, and the lender. Christy can introduce you to lenders she trusts.

Numbers are a directional estimate. Actual monthly cost varies by lender, credit, taxes assessed at closing, and insurance carrier. This is not a loan offer or pre-approval.

Location

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