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$468,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Tracy Dowling · Homecoin.com
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About this home

Build your Lake James dream home on the 2.53-acre lot with boat slip (#55) in the very desirable Dry Creek lakefront community on Lake James. Lake James has more than 150 miles of shoreline and is one of the cleanest lakes in the United States, featuring many islands throughout the lake, excellent fishing, and stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views. Your new lake home can be built with a wood, brick, stone, or hardiplank exterior. Located on the northeast side of Lake James, only 15 minutes from I-40, less than 20 minutes from Downtown Morganton and Marion, and less than 40 minutes from Asheville and Hickory. This community includes an outdoor pool, clubhouse, hiking trails, boat slips, city water, and underground utilities. There are various large and gently rolling building sites on this 2.53-acre parcel of land that will accommodate any type of estate residence. The multimillion-dollar homes in Dry Creek are all of large size, giving you great privacy and sightings of wildlife.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4144207
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Dry Creek
Status
Active
Days on market
720
On market date
May 25, 2024
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Glen Alpine Elementary
4.76 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
329
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Table Rock Middle
4.41 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
560
Student:teacher ratio
16.5:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
9.36 mi away · Grades 11-12
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
128
Student:teacher ratio
42.7:1
District
Burke County Schools

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$93,600 down
$374,400 loan
Principal & interest$2,428
Property tax (est.)$390
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 15, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.