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$385,000

34 Lakeside Drive
Marion, NC 28752
Listed by Jacque Mentink · Carolina Mountain Sales
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,631 sqft
Year built
1994

About this home

NEW ROOF 2025!!! Welcome to easy living in the highly desirable Plantation Point community at beautiful Lake James! Nestled on a beautifully landscaped 0.67± acre lot, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect balance of privacy, low-maintenance living, and an unbeatable location. New Furnace installed July 2026 Inside, you'll find warm hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace and custom built-ins, and a main-level primary suite complete with a walk-in closet for everyday convenience. A two-car garage provide ample space for vehicles, recreational gear, or workshop needs. Step outside and enjoy your morning coffee on the expansive covered front porch or entertain family and friends on the back deck while surrounded by mature landscaping and peaceful surroundings. Best of all, you're just a short stroll from Lake James, making it easy to launch your kayaks, spend the day on the water, or simply soak in the beauty of one of Western North Carolina's most sought-after lakes. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, this home offers the opportunity to enjoy the Lake James lifestyle at an exceptional value. As the seller says, one of the things they'll miss most is the incredible location—once you're here, you'll understand why.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4404651
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Plantation Point
Status
Active
Days on market
81
On market date
July 24, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Nebo Elementary School
2.86 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
352
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools
Middle
East McDowell Middle School
2.06 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
531
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
McDowell County Schools
High
McDowell Early College
4.11 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
254
Student:teacher ratio
23.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Marion's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

28
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.7 / 20 -- Least walkable

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$77,000 down
$308,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,998
Property tax (est.)$321
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 10 days ago.

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