$599,000
About this home
Just a hop and a skip from beautiful Lake James, this unique 10-acre retreat offers unmatched privacy and direct access to nature. Bordering 38± acres of NC Wildlife Game Lands that connect to the North Fork of the Catawba River, it’s a dream come true for hunters, preppers’s, and anyone who craves an off-the-grid lifestyle while only minutes from downtown Marion. The charming log cabin is tucked deep into the woods and accompanied by multiple outbuildings for storage, workshop space, or self-sufficiency projects. A tranquil stream meanders through the property, adding to the peaceful, secluded feel. Whether you’re seeking a hunting camp, a survivalist’s haven, or a quiet escape from the world, this property delivers the rare combination of natural beauty, privacy, and proximity to Lake James.
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4290647
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 289
- On market date
- August 10, 2025
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- 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.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 28, 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.