Lake James NC Homes for Sale

Lake James is nestled in the rolling hill country of western North Carolina. Lake James features more than 150 miles of shoreline, and it is situated between the towns of Marion and Morganton— just 45 miles from Asheville and 30 minutes to Black Mountain. 

The picturesque waters of Lake James are bordered by the Linville Gorge Wilderness and the Pisgah National Forest—two well-known meccas for outdoor enthusiasts — which means you’re positioned to take in fantastic views. It also means that on any given day, you can soak your feet in the nearby creeks, explore the gorge, or walk alongside waterfalls in addition to enjoying all that lake life has to offer.

Lake James is an ideal place to call home, as this residential community provides both privacy within and access to the natural landscape that surrounds it. As a resident here, you’re able to enjoy a variety of recreational activities during every season—from boating, swimming, and fishing to hiking and biking over 25 miles of trails—ensuring that every day will feel like a getaway. 

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1018 Hawksbill Drive Morganton NC 28655

Morganton, NC1018 Hawksbill Drive

Price$495,000

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MLS Number CAR4090464

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathroom 2
  • Square Feet 1,868
  • Acreage 0.74

NEW CONSTRUCTION-completion Spring 2024. Enjoy this modern farmhouse style home. Full length covered front porch, board and batten Hardiboard siding with beamed gable. Primary suite with walk in & tiled shower, double sinks and private deck off the bedroom. Large, open living, dining area and kitchen with island. Hardwood floors throughout with tiled bathrooms and laundry. Laundry/mudroom between kitchen and garage. Concrete patio off dining area for grilling and relaxing. 24x28 2 car garage with full staircase to unfinished 12x24 attic storage. Level lot with no steps from garage or front porch into the house. Gated community with low HOA and just 5 minutes from the Linville Public access and Fonta Flora State Trail. 15 minutes to Morganton shops, restaurants and community activities.

Listed by Polly Leadbetter of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

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76 Bartlett Road Marion NC 28752

Marion, NC76 Bartlett Road

Price$100,000

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MLS Number CAR4087508

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 840
  • Acreage 0.64

2br 1ba manufactured singlewide located on a corner lot only 12.7 miles from Lake James. The property has a partially cleared sloping yard in the back. At the bottom end of the property there is a clearing that could potentially be the spot for a new home. The home needs some TLC but is in very decent shape considering the age. There is a detached carport that has a storage shed at the back as well. Lots of opportunities for this home. This sell is "as is" and the owner will not do any repairs.

Listed by Misti Chandler and Shaunna Overman of The Overman Group Inc

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1429 Old Dry Creek Road Morganton NC 28655

Morganton, NC1429 Old Dry Creek Road

Price$1,450,000

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MLS Number CAR4080716

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathroom 4
  • Square Feet 4,433
  • Acreage 2.36

This stunning lake home is an equally perfect vacation or full time home. Spacious open floor plan with 2 primary suites on the main level, flex space, great room w/all new hardwoods & massive stone fireplace. Cooks kitchen with plenty of workspace & island w/seating for gathering. Laundry, dropzone & half bath off garage entry w/finished media room above for movie nights. Guests or extended family will have plenty of room in the finished lower level. Generous family room with full kitchen makes entertaining simple. Third ensuite bed/bath with tiled shower and soaking tub. Exercise room & additional room for sleeping/office space. Enjoy the view or entertain on the covered front and rear porches or lower level patio. Gravel path to the lake side w/firepit, deck seating & floating pier w/ lift. Quiet cove for floating & swimming. Short drive to Asheville, Charlotte and Blowing Rock. 15 minutes to Morganton shops/restaurants. Community pool & Fonta Flora MTB trail access in community

Listed by Polly Leadbetter of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

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1191 High Trail Drive Nebo NC 28761

Nebo, NC1191 High Trail Drive

Price$1,325,000

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MLS Number CAR4077453

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathroom 4
  • Square Feet 2,516
  • Acreage 1.81

Magnificent waterfront home on beautiful Lake James voted as one of the cleanest lakes in the US. This home is perfect top to bottom offering year-round lake & mountain views. Step inside the beautiful foyer and fall in love w/ the rustic yet modern decor under the soaring ceilings w/open concept living room, dining, & kitchen. Spacious master on the main w/ fireplace & impressive master bath that includes a free-standing soaker tub. Downstairs find 2 more bedrooms w/ private baths of ample size, another living room w/ fireplace, wet bar w/ fridge, laundry area, & poured patio. Detached garage & partial wrap around porch (lg. sitting area) w/ gorgeous fireplace & prof. landscaping. Will be sold with w/high-end furnishings throughout. If this will be your 2nd home this community allows vacation rentals & this property has a great rental history! The home has its own personal log. aluminum dock w/ platform area, lift, and arm system. Located less than 45 mins from Morganton & Asheville.

Listed by Christie Leonard of WNC Real Estate at Lake James

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4570 Boyd Moore Avenue Morganton NC 28655

Morganton, NC4570 Boyd Moore Avenue

Price$559,000

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MLS Number CAR4079180

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 1,167
  • Acreage 3.7

Getaway to this private, 3.7 acre homestead very close to Lake James and downtown Morganton. This charming home is surrounded by a paved circle drive and artful landscaping including a soothing water feature. The interior combines main-level living, an upstairs bedroom and bonus room, ample kitchen and family room, and an unfinished basement ready for your finishing touches. Need space for your lake toys and RV? The huge barn/garage structure has a 12X12 door that allows for indoor RV storage with room for a workshop, carport, and shed storage on both sides. There's a large woodshed and chicken coop structure where the previous owner took loving care of chickens and doves. In the same area you'll find plenty of room for a fenced in hobby garden or simply more outdoor living space. This property makes a great vacation hideaway as is, but also includes room for more living space by finishing, adding on, or building again to create a generational Lake James retreat. No HOA!

Listed by Fletcher Edens and Bryan Jones of Keller Williams Unified

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1275 Camp Firestone Drive Nebo NC 28761

Nebo, NC1275 Camp Firestone Drive

Price$989,000

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MLS Number CAR4077028

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathroom 3
  • Square Feet 1,556
  • Acreage 3.79

Tucked into a private corner in a small gated portion of treasured 1780 on Lake James, this rustic but bright waterfront home is the perfect getaway. Sit on the large, screened porch or back deck overlooking miles of main channel Lake James and the South Mountains. Create your own waterfront space on the natural beach, close to where your future dock can be built, an easy walk or UTV drive just to the right from the back patio. The primary bedroom suite is on the main floor with a large family room and fireplace to gatherround. Upstairs includes 2 bedrooms, one with bunk beds in place, and a full bathroom. The basement is ready to finish with studded walls and plumbing intact. Lake James Marina is a short stroll away. Your membership to Camp Lake James, the lake's preeminent adventure center, is included and is just a short cart or boat ride away. There you'll find amenities such as a large outdoor pool, canteen, fitness center, amphitheater, tennis, and pickle ball.

Listed by Bryan Jones and Fletcher Edens of Keller Williams Unified

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1224 Forest Lake Heights Drive Nebo NC 28761

MLS Number CAR4073905

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathroom 2
  • Square Feet 2,436
  • Acreage 0.41

BEST BARGAIN IN PRIVATE LAKE JAMES NEIGHBORHOOD WITH COMMUNITY DOCK ACCESS.STR'S ARE ALLOWED! CONSIDER PARTIAL OWNERSHIP WITH OTHER FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS. Share family meals in the bright open Grand Room or on the spacious decks nestled amongst the trees overlooking a view of Morgan's Cove on Lake James. Perhaps you'd prefer to take your boat out for a sunset dinner or Kayak, canoe or paddle board in this private cove. So many options when you invest in this well maintained home. Peace and Serenity is what is being offered in the lovely community of Forest Lake Heights. Swimming under the moonlight in your in ground pool or water aerobics for daily exercise or perhaps you just want to wear out those energetic younger people. Nearby road trips, 40 minute drive to charming town of Black Mountain, 55 min to Asheville, 90 min to Charlotte Airport, 40 min to Linville Falls, etc. Surround yourself with Southern Charm and hospitality! Some photos are virtually staged. Inspection available

Listed by Kim Mannine of Southern Homes of the Carolinas,Inc

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1610 Lillians Point Court Morganton NC 28655

Morganton, NC1610 Lillians Point Court

Price$2,399,000

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MLS Number CAR4075029

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathroom 4
  • Square Feet 2,987
  • Acreage 2.64

Opportunity knocks here at Lake James This thoughtfully reconstructed home in the community of East Shores on the SE side of Lake James affords all the attributes you've been waiting for Attention to every detail, high end Thermador appliances, granite countertops and custom cabinetry are a few of the many design features of this custom redesigned home With over 2.6 acres of waterfront beauty, your dream home on Lake James awaits 165 ft of shoreline and 2 docks, plenty of space to enjoy the quiet cove and mountain view Owner purchased the lot beside the home with 2nd dock for family compound and additional privacy Waterfront, buildable lot can be retained or an investment opportunity for resale The addition of the "office' can be utilized as your work from home space or transition to a bunk room/game room for family and guests Hunter Douglas Window Treatments throughout the home Some furnishings are available Move right in and enjoy the Fall colors and spectacular views

Listed by Laura Faria of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

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1020 Black Forest Drive Marion NC 28752

Marion, NC1020 Black Forest Drive

Price$675,000

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MLS Number CAR4050512

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathroom 3
  • Square Feet 2,112
  • Acreage 6.14

Located in Lake James' premier gated community, this authentic log cabin is situated on 6+ private acres. Bordered by the north fork of the Catawba River and Lake James, Black Forest is over 600 acres of nature with only 56 home sites. The community offers miles of hiking trails with both lake and river access (with covered shelters) a community center and a full-time on-site caretaker. Relax on one of the 3 porches or warm up in front of one of the two fireplaces. This house comes fully furnished with a deeded boat slip and makes an ideal 2nd home or primary residence. Additional structures can be built on the land, but not subdivided. Agent owned. NO Short-Term or Long-term Rentals allowed. Priced UNDER TAX VALUE!

Listed by Rebekkah Styron of Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park

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851 Waters Edge Drive Nebo NC 28761

Nebo, NC851 Waters Edge Drive

Price$1,900,000

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MLS Number CAR4072956

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathroom 4
  • Square Feet 3,169
  • Acreage 0.83

This stunning lakeside retreat boasts breathtaking lake views and is in a serene, rare cove on Lake James with roughly 190 feet of shoreline. Enjoy waterfront living with a low-maintenance aluminum and composite double-decker dock, and boat lift. The home's spacious interior offers three bedrooms and three bonus rooms, providing ample space for family and guests. The home has 1,096 square feet of deck space, mostly covered for outdoor dining and living. There's a two-car garage with two storage closets and a parking area large enough for an RV or boat. Short-term rentals are allowed. The home is being sold with most of the furniture including an air hockey and ping pong table. This is a must-see!

Listed by Lisa Zinsmeister of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

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6012 Holiday Shores Avenue Nebo NC 28761

Nebo, NC6012 Holiday Shores Avenue

Price$750,000

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MLS Number CAR4054566

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathroom 4
  • Square Feet 3,505
  • Acreage 0.25

Quality built Log Cabin w/water views of Lake James in popular Holiday Shores community! Approx 1 mile to State maintained public access boat ramp at Canal Bridge for easy access to Lake James for all your boating & water activities. Lake James State Park is a short 5 min drive for a swimming beach, picnic areas, hiking & biking trails. Fonta Flora trails also close by for outdoor enthusiasts. Boat slips & rentals are available at Lake James Marina. The cozy cabin is perfect for Lake living at one of Americas cleanest lakes. The owner has finished the customized basement w/great care to include cypress tongue & groove walls, tiled floors, rough tin ceilings, full kitchen w/ new stainless appliances, granite countertops, soft close kitchen cabinets, half bath and game room with patio door for easy outside access! A great entertaining area for family & friends. The basement of 1147 sq ft was completed approx two years ago & was not permitted & is included in the basement square footage.

Listed by Byron Bailey of GreyBeard Realty

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5094 Fair Oak Drive Morganton NC 28655

MLS Number CAR4039081

  • Residential
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathroom 4
  • Square Feet 2,955
  • Acreage 0.93

Proposed construction: Welcome to luxury living at Southpointe on Lake James. This exceptional proposed construction home offers a harmonious blend of contemporary design and natural serenity. This property presents an incredible opportunity to own a lavish retreat nestled on a sprawling .93-acre lot. The spacious and thoughtfully designed layout encompasses four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, ensuring ample space and privacy for you and your loved ones. Additionally, this property includes a deeded boat slip, granting you exclusive access to Lake James. Located in Southpointe community, you'll enjoy a harmonious blend of privacy and convenience. Experience a truly luxurious lifestyle in this proposed construction home that combines impeccable craftsmanship, upscale amenities, and the allure of waterfront living. Don't miss your chance to own this exquisite property in Southpointe on Lake James.

Listed by Maria Atkins of Keller Williams Professionals

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