Front porch - Nebo
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front porch - Nebo
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back porch - Nebo
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open floor plan - Nebo
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bedroom 3 or office/flex room - Nebo
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second full bath - Nebo
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wood burning fireplace - Nebo
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outdoor pavilion with FP - Nebo
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outdoor entertaining - Nebo
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pavilion - Nebo
double vanities - Nebo
pavilion - Nebo
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Corner lot - Nebo
fire pit - Nebo
large extra deep garage - Nebo
Camp Lake James - Nebo
resort size pool and hot tub - Nebo
fitness center - Nebo
social hall - Nebo
pickleball courts - Nebo
hot tub - Nebo
firepit and expo center - Nebo
docks and beach area - Nebo
boat to the camp - Nebo
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$945,000

Nebo, NC 28761
Listed by Jennifer Smith · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,646 sqft
Year built
2017

About this home

Price Improvement!! Rustic modern cottage in the 1780 subdivision on Lake James offering privacy, acreage, and premier community amenities. Situated on over 2.5 acres, this 3BR/2BA home blends warm wood accents with clean modern design. One level living and an open-concept layout make it ideal for gathering and entertaining.. Outdoor living shines with a covered pavilion featuring a fireplace, plus a separate fire pit area for evenings under the stars. Includes a deeded boat slip(H1 at Cornwallis docks) for easy lake access and a detached garage for additional storage, vehicles, or lake toys along with covered ATV parking. Conveniently located near Lake James State Park and Fonta Flora Brewery at Whippoorwill Farm with easy access to I-40. Property includes membership to Camp Lake James with access to pickleball courts, resort size pool, hot tub, and social hall with dining and events.Close to miles of trails for the outdoor enthusiast. Ideal as a full-time residence, vacation retreat, or investment opportunity(this property does NOT allow STR) in one of Lake James’ most sought-after communities. Lake days. Cozy nights by the fire. Space to breathe….

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4349625
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
1780
Status
Active
Days on market
114
On market date
March 2, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

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).

Elementary
Glen Alpine Elementary
6.69 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
7.07 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
11.74 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

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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

15
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks2
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Nebo, from live MLS data.

On the market 114 days -- 181 fewer days than Nebo's current average of 295 days.
For reference, the median list price across 225 active listings in Nebo right now is $100,000.

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$189,000 down
$756,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,903
Property tax (est.)$788
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 24, 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.