$609,000
About this home
Discover the ultimate blend of modern luxury and serene mountain view living at 622 Rutherford Drive. Situated on a sprawling 1.16-acre lot, this meticulously designed home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, offering an ideal layout for both daily comfort and elegant entertaining. Complementing the interior is a versatile bonus room, perfect for a customized media suite or private office. The experience extends outdoors to a true backyard oasis, where a shimmering pool and integrated hot tub offer the ultimate in relaxation. Framed by breathtaking, panoramic views of Shortoff Mountain, this exterior living space serves as a private sanctuary for both quiet mornings and grand evening entertaining. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the 10 minute drive to Canal Bridge Boat Ramp and the close proximity to Lake James State Park, offering world-class boating, fishing, and over 15 miles of mountain biking trails. With easy access to I-40, this retreat is perfectly positioned—just 15 minutes from Marion, 20 minutes from Morganton and 40 minutes from the Asheville. Whether as a permanent residence or a luxury vacation getaway, this unrestricted home offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the quiet, rural charm of the Lake James area in Nebo.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4346929
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 91
- On market date
- February 19, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.0:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student:teacher ratio
- 23.1:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Nebo'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.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 21, 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.