About this home

Set among 3.7 private wooded acres in the gated Grandview Peaks community of Nebo, 204 Mountain Vista Dr. offers a versatile mountain retreat with three finished living levels, inviting spaces, and the flexibility to enjoy comfortable main-level living. This charming log cabin blends rustic character with mountain comfort, surrounded by private woods yet just steps from majestic mountain views-less than 100 yards away. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the beauty and expansive views of the mountains along with the cozy privacy of your own wooded retreat. The main level welcomes you with warm hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, an open floor plan, and a spacious great room designed for gathering and relaxing. The well-appointed kitchen features granite countertops, while the main level also includes a bedroom, full bath, and laundry. Step outside to the screened porch and enjoy the sights and sounds of the surrounding forest in every season. A loft overlooking the great room provides additional living or flex space and leads to a private upper-level owner's suite with full bath. The thoughtful layout allows the main level to function comfortably for everyday living while offering additional private space upstairs. The finished lower level offers a spacious, open living area with a full bath and both interior and exterior access, creating exceptional flexibility for guests, sleeping quarters, recreation, or extended family. Currently arranged with bunk beds and comfortable den furniture, the space works beautifully as an open sleeping and gathering area, while the layout offers the opportunity to create a private bedroom suite if desired. Exterior access adds even more versatility to this finished third level. With three finished living levels, three bedrooms, three full baths, and multiple living areas, this home offers flexibility for full-time mountain living, a weekend getaway, or an income-producing retreat. Grandview Peaks residents enjoy a private lake with beach area, pavilion with outdoor kitchen and fireplace, recreation area, and scenic walking trails-all within the gated community and just minutes from Marion, Morganton, Lake James, and the best of Western North Carolina.

Facts and features

Schools

• Glenwood Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 6.6 mi

  6

• East McDowell Junior High School

  middle · 6-8 · 11.0 mi

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• McDowell High School

  high · 9-12 · 12.9 mi

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• McDowell Academy for Innovation

  high · 9-12 · 8.2 mi

  9

• McDowell Early College

  high · 9-12 · 8.2 mi

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• West Marion Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 10.7 mi

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Price history

• Oct 16, 2026 · Price Changed$424,900
• Aug 22, 2026 · Price Changed$449,900
• Jul 2, 2026 · Price Changed$475,500
• Apr 4, 2026 · Price Changed$489,900
• Dec 18, 2025 · Listed$499,900
• Apr 15, 2020 · Sold$235,000
• Apr 20, 2019 · Relisted$264,900
• Jul 26, 2018 · Listing Removed$275,000

Tax history

• 2026$2,027 tax · $298,970 assessed
• 2025$2,027 tax · $298,970 assessed
• 2023$1,967 tax · $298,970 assessed
• 2022$1,613 tax · $241,580 assessed
• 2021$1,613 tax · $241,580 assessed
• 2020$1,637 tax · $241,580 assessed
• 2019$1,637 tax · $241,580 assessed
• 2018$1,374 tax · $202,710 assessed

Home value

$445,000

• Collateral Analytics$445,000
• Cotality$442,200
• Quantarium$497,596

Where it is