6521 Lake James Road, Marion, NC 28752

$1,275,000
3
BD
3
BA
2,677
SqFt

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Sold Price
$1,275,000
List Price
$1,320,000
MLS#
4174810
Status
CLOSED
Property Type
Residential
Architectural Style
Rustic
Year Built
2018
Days on Market
518
Closing Date
Jan 23, 2026
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Lot Size
333,669
Lot Size Area
7.66
Living Area
2,677
Sq Ft Total
2677
County
McDowell
Subdivision
No Neighborhood

Property Description

Stunning long water & mtn views surround this private, gated estate at Lake James. The winding driveway leads to a gorgeous perch, an oversized, front porch, w/ vaulted tongue-in-grove ceiling, miles of Lake James water in front of you & the cozy firepit & outdoor living space designed for enjoying the view. Entering the home, you'll immediate notice Dobson's Knob rising in the distance through the back windows, the magnificent stone fireplace that reaches to the soaring ceiling, spacious screened porch, well-appointed kitchen, and enough space for the whole family & friends to congregate. The home has 3 bedrooms, an office, and flexible space above the garage. This private 7.6+ ac. oasis, known as the Lake James Escape, is in a successful rental program that families rave about. Located right across the street from Black Bear access & Bear Creek Marina, makes enjoying Lake James boating & water sports easy. No HOA!

Additional Information

Fireplace
Yes
Interior Features
Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
Floor Coverings
Tile, Wood
Equipment
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Foundation
Crawl Space
Main Level Rooms
Primary Bedroom, Bedroom(s), Great Room, Kitchen, Bedroom(s), Bathroom-Full, Bathroom-Full, Bathroom-Half, Laundry, Dining Area
Laundry Location
Laundry Room, Main Level
Heating
Heat Pump
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Installed
Exterior Features
Fire Pit, Hot Tub
Exterior Construction
Fiber Cement, Stone Veneer
Roof
Architectural Shingle
Parking
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front, Parking Space(s)
Driveway
Concrete
Lot Description
Cleared, Hilly, Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Elementary School
Unspecified
Middle School
Unspecified
High School
McDowell
Special Conditions
None

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Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Unified. bryan@lakejames.com

Selling Office: GreyBeard Realty.

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