8709 Hwy 226A Highway
$400,000
1 bd 1 ba 775 sqft
8709 Hwy 226A Highway
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1931
Lot Size
1.00 acres
Garage
1 spaces

About This Property

A truly remarkable piece of history, this log home stands as a living museum in the heart of Little Switzerland, North Carolina. Built in 1931 by W. R. Hollifield, the home was first owned by Arnold McKinney until 1937, when it was purchased by Dr. C. F. Sayles, who cherished the property through 1949, Then his widow sold it in 1962. There it became the beloved residence of Jack and Peggy Brown, who lived there until their passing, further deepening the home’s legacy as a place of long-term stewardship and memory.

The property has remained within a connected lineage of care, ultimately passing to the current seller through family inheritance following his mother’s passing. Rich with nearly a century of history, this residence offers a rare opportunity to own a preserved piece of Appalachian heritage in scenic Little Switzerland, North Carolina.

Property Details

Interior

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Basement
Yes
Living Area
775 sqft
Fireplace
Yes

Exterior & Lot

Lot Size
1.00 acres
Year Built
1931
Garage Spaces
1

Location

Subdivision
NONE
County
McDowell
ZIP Code
28749

Financial

Listing Terms
Cash, Conventional, Nonconforming Loan, Private

Utilities

Utilities
None
Sewer
Septic Installed

Schools

Elementary
Unspecified
Middle School
Unspecified
High School
Unspecified

Interior Features

Pantry, Walk-In Pantry

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

None

Patio & Porch Features

Front Porch

Lot Features

Orchard(s), Hilly, Private, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views

Location

Listing Information

MLS #
CAR4396070
Listing Agent
Wendy Sue Smith
Listing Office
ENRG Global Realty LLC
Listed Date
Jun 23, 2026
Jonathan Jackson
Jonathan Jackson
Realtor®, Broker in Charge

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