NOT LISTED FOR SALE

493 Dockside Dr Nebo, NC 28761

Lake James Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,960,908

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,858 Sq Ft
$508/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 12, 2025

Last sale price $1,800,000 $467 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,190 / mo

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Access To Lake
  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of November 2025

This exquisite lakefront home offers breathtaking Blue Ridge and long water views, creating a serene backdrop for luxurious living. The main level features an open great room with cathedral ceilings, a gas log fireplace, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The chef's kitchen is a highlight, complete with a Thermador 6-burner cooktop, wall oven, large island, and adjacent laundry for convenience. The dining area seamlessly connects to a screened porch, ideal for outdoor meals while soaking in the views. The main primary suite offers a private retreat with an ensuite bath, while a second bedroom and full hallway bath complete the main level. The lower level boasts two additional bedrooms, a hall bath, a spacious family room with a wet bar, and an exercise room. Outside, you'll enjoy the stone patio with a firepit that is perfect for relaxation, while the fenced pet area and koi pond add charm to the landscape. The property also includes a UTV/golf cart garage or basement workshop. Reach the lake via the cart path or stone steps and enjoy the covered dock with lift. Additional features include a 2 car garage, radon mitigation system and full-house generator for peace of mind. See aerial sky tour at

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Polly Leadbetter

Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James Brokerage Email: polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com License #210179 Listed on: 09/26/2025

Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

Last Buyer's Agent

Pat Pinkerton

RE/MAX Living License #296021

RE/MAX Living

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $75 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Golf Cart Garage

Property Views

  • Water
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wired For Data
  • Bar Fridge
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1723-00-56-4727

Community Details

Overview

  • First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (855) 546-9642
  • Built by Cottonwood Development
  • The Arbor At Lake James Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Recreation

  • Trails

Additional Features

  • Picnic Area
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

1.2 Acres

HOA Fees

$75 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review,Building,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed,Square Feet,Subdivision
  • Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Proposed Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 466.56
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1746
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1746
  • Has Basement: Basement Garage Door, Basement Shop, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 2112
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
  • Living Area: 3858
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Basement: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Dock - Floating
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
  • Water Body Name: Lake James
  • Waterfront Features: Dock
  • Construction Type: Hardboard Siding, Stone
  • Other Structures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, 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 Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Golf Cart Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Radon Mitigation System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available, 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: 900
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Name: First Service Residential
  • Phone: 855-546-9642
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Email: bill.mcmannis@fsresidential.com

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 900.00

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 1723-00-56-4727
  • Zoning: R
  • Plat Book Slide: 7/30
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 7/30
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: res

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Cottonwood Development

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Nebo
  • High School: McDowell

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Lake James, NC

  • Brandon Braswell Real Estate Agent - Realty Group 1 LLC

    Brandon Braswell

    Realty Group 1 LLC

    (828) 655-7725

    133 Total Sales

    3 in Lake James

    $32K - $450K Price Range

    Brandon Braswell
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    Ali Whitman

    GreyBeard Realty

    (828) 672-3940

    100 Total Sales

    5 in Lake James

    $17K - $60K Price Range

    Ali Whitman
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  • Julia Burdette Real Estate Agent - Nest Realty Asheville

    Julia Burdette

    Nest Realty Asheville

    (828) 672-2408

    47 Total Sales

    1 in Lake James

    $435,000 Price

    Julia Burdette
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  • allison holtzman Real Estate Agent - Realty Executives of Hickory

    allison holtzman

    Realty Executives of Hickory

    (828) 624-6384

    37 Total Sales

    1 in Lake James

    $286,000 Price

    allison holtzman
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  • Susan Stroman Real Estate Agent - Premier Properties of the Carolinas

    Susan Stroman

    Premier Properties of the Carolinas

    (910) 713-1194

    79 Total Sales

    1 in Lake James

    $132,500 Price

    Susan Stroman
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  • Jeannie Conner Real Estate Agent - Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office

    Jeannie Conner

    Responds Quickly

    Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office

    (828) 900-1600

    106 Total Sales

    7 in Lake James

    $28K - $390K Price Range

    Jeannie Conner
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/12/2025 11/12/25 Sold $1,800,000 -5.0% $467 / Sq Ft
09/26/2025 09/26/25 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $491 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Polly Leadbetter Real Estate Agent - Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Polly Leadbetter

    Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

    (828) 443-5407

    92 in this area

    191 Total Sales

    Polly Leadbetter
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  • Pat Pinkerton Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Living

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Pat Pinkerton

    RE/MAX Living

    (828) 460-0824

    5 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Pat Pinkerton
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Map

Source: Canopy MLS

MLS Number: 4305431

Canopy MLS
North Carolina Mcdowell County Nebo 28761 Lake James

493 Dockside Dr, Nebo, NC

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