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$1,340,000

Marion, NC 28752
Listed by Edward Johnson · Laureate Realty
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About this home

Rare 11.45 Acres on Lake James – Private Cove & Development Potential! Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own 11.45 acres in a quiet cove on Lake James with only two other docks nearby. Located in McDowell County with no zoning restrictions and no minimum square footage to build, this wooded property offers development flexibility and natural privacy. Features include mature hardwoods and pines and over 470 feet of shoreline. Multiple homesite options offer elevated views of the lake and cove. The property can be subdivided, making it ideal for a private estate, family compound, or investment project. Conveniently located adjacent to the Marion Moose Lodge. Existing dock permitted but needs some work. Potential to connect to county water. Gravel road access through Lake James Forest Community (55+ RV community) (estimated road maintenance fee $500/year).

Property details

MLS #
CAR4288202
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
223
On market date
August 20, 2025
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Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Nebo Elementary School
1.95 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
2.63 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
4.03 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: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 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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$268,000 down
$1,072,000 loan
Principal & interest$6,953
Property tax (est.)$1,117
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated March 31, 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.