$2,599,000
$400K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $14,921/month

Total Views 9,753
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,960 Sq Ft
$524 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Boat Lift
  • Spa
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Access To Lake
  • Gated Community
  • Waterfront

About This Home

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Linville Mountains, this exceptional residence offers an elegant blend of refined mountain living, craftsmanship, and Lake James waterfront access. The home is thoughtfully designed for both gracious, entertaining and relaxed everyday living. Custom woodwork, soaring cathedral ceilings, expansive windows, and a commanding stone fireplace create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. The gourmet kitchen is appointed with a six-burner Wolf gas range with pot filler, Wolf double wall ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and wine cooler. A light-filled sunroom offers a tranquil space to linger, while the great room provides an inviting setting for gathering beside the fireplace. The primary suite features a beautiful soaking tub, tiled shower, and custom walk-in closet. Multiple screened porches on the main and lower levels extend the living experience outdoors, with space for dining, entertaining, and grilling. The lower level is designed for effortless guest accommodations and recreation, offering a spacious den, billiard/game room, three guest bedrooms, two full bathrooms, screened porch, deck, and hot tub. A privately situated bedroom or office above the garage includes a full bathroom, providing additional flexibility for guests or work-from-home living. Outside, the property embraces its Lake James setting with lake views, a floating dock, double boat lifts, and sun deck. Framed by pristine mountain rivers, wooded slopes, and the grandeur of the Linville Mountain Gorge, Lake James provides a distinctive setting where sophisticated comfort and the enduring beauty of the mountains and water come together.
*Home includes a rare and coveted tram incline system providing easy lake access for you and your boating supplies down to the boat dock.
*Sold furnished; Buyer's choice of 2016 Chaparral 21 H2O Bowrider 225hp inboard/outboard; OR 2016 Stratos 186 Bass boat 115hp Mercury Optimax, with trolling motor.

Listing Agent

Janet Blake

Ivester Jackson Blackstream Brokerage Email: janet@IJBProperties.com License #284663 Listed on: 04/04/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 37,897 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R3

HOA Fees

  • $83 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Sound System
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Pocket Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Water Views
  • Walk-In Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wolf Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Access To Lake
  • Boat Lift
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Nebo Elementary School
  • East Mcdowell Middle School
  • Mcdowell High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • Fiber Optics Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1723-00-00-0488

Community Details

Overview

  • The Arbor At Lake James Poa
  • The Arbor At Lake James Subdivision

Recreation

  • Water Sports
  • Trails

Additional Features

  • Picnic Area
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0.87 Acres

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review,Other - See Remarks
  • Restrictions Description: See Restrictive Covenants
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Stone, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 523.99
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: janet@IJBProperties.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Walk In, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2340
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 350
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 350
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 700
  • Sq Ft Upper: 850
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener, Wine Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased, Generator, Network Ready, Surround Sound
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3190
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1770
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Pocket Doors, Screen Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log, Gas Vented, Great Room
  • Living Area: 4960
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Basement: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa, Dock - Floating, Hot Tub
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water
  • Water Body Name: Lake James
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Lift, Dock, Paddlesport Launch Site, Paddlesport Launch Site - Community
  • Construction Type: Hardboard Siding, Stone
  • Other Structures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, Lake Access, Picnic Area, Walking Trails
  • Association Fee: 990
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Name: The Arbor at Lake James POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Email: arborpoaboard@gmail.com

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 990.00

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: East McDowell
  • HOA Subject To: Required

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 1723-00-00-0488
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.87
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R3

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Nebo
  • High School: McDowell

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,956 $1,041,340 $200,000 $841,340
2024 $6,956 $1,041,340 $200,000 $841,340
2023 $6,956 $1,041,340 $200,000 $841,340
2022 $5,764 $850,090 $200,000 $650,090
2021 $5,764 $850,090 $200,000 $650,090
2020 $5,849 $850,090 $0 $0
2019 $5,849 $848,690 $0 $0
2017 $5,521 $848,690 $0 $0
2016 $5,521 $834,690 $200,000 $634,690
2014 $5,430 $848,690 $200,000 $648,690
2013 -- $848,690 $200,000 $648,690
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/11/2026 08/11/26 Price Changed $2,599,000 -3.7% $524 / Sq Ft
07/02/2026 07/02/26 Price Changed $2,699,000 -5.3% $544 / Sq Ft
05/27/2026 05/27/26 Price Changed $2,850,000 -5.0% $575 / Sq Ft
04/04/2026 04/04/26 For Sale $2,999,000 +274.9% $605 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Sold $800,000 0.0% $153 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/04/2016 05/04/16 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2014 01/28/14 For Sale $800,000 -11.1% $153 / Sq Ft
03/07/2012 03/07/12 Sold $900,000 0.0% $176 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/26/2012 02/26/12 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2012 01/04/12 For Sale $900,000 -- $176 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $800,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $900,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,000,000 None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $160,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $435,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
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Source: Canopy MLS

MLS Number: 4363728

Canopy MLS

APN: 1723-00-00-0488

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