sellers boat at the dock
sunset photo taken by seller at the dock
Aerial of lot
Location on Lake James
Monument at all entrances
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wooded lot
wooded lot
wooded lot
wooded lot
view upon approach to lot at culdesac
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floating dock
Sunset views
Sunset views from quiet cove
Community pool
Pool and community area
Sport Court
aerial with lot lines
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$334,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Laura Faria · Keller Williams Unified
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About this home

Come build your dream home on this lakefront property located in the premier East Shores Community of Lake James. Nestled in the serene mountains of Western North Carolina, tranquility awaits. Lake James is at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains with nearly 6800 acres, 2/3 is a protected State preserve, with more than 150 miles of shoreline. Lake James is considered one of the most pristine lakes in the Southeast. The area is known for great water sports, fishing, plus hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. East Shores has a total of 167 homesites and is a located on the southeast side of Lake James in Morganton, NC. East Shores is only 15 minutes from the downtown area of Morganton and conveniently located off Interstate 40. The neighborhood offers phenomenal views of the lake and the mountains, a pool, sport court. Asheville, Winston-Salem and Charlotte are within a 1 -2 hour drive. The East Shores community offers hi-speed Internet as well as city water. This lot is .77 acres and has a current 3 BDRM septic permit on file. A topographical study has been completed. A floating dock exists for your immediate lake access.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4240206
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
East Shores
Status
Active
Days on market
376
On market date
March 28, 2025
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Glen Alpine Elementary
3.5 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
3.11 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
8.03 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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$267,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,733
Property tax (est.)$278
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated April 13, 2026.

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