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About this home
LAKE JAMES & BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Build your waterfront dream home or lakeside retreat in The Peninsula at Lake James, a premier gated mountain lake community. Lot has been approved for a dock permit. It did expire Oct 2025, yet will be easy to get approved again. This 1.80-acre waterfront homesite features a gentle slope and offers breathtaking, million-dollar views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the pristine waters of Lake James—an ideal setting for your custom mountain getaway. Residents of The Peninsula enjoy exceptional community amenities, including a saltwater pool, pavilion, fire pit, community day dock, and boat storage. The neighborhood is continuing to grow, with beautiful custom homes currently under construction throughout the community. Waterfront opportunities on Lake James are becoming increasingly rare, and properties in this sought-after area are selling quickly—don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this incredible mountain lake lifestyle. Conveniently located less than an hour from Asheville and Black Mountain, the area also offers endless outdoor recreation. Explore nearby hiking destinations such as Table Rock, Shortoff Mountain, and Linville Gorge, or enjoy biking and hiking at Fonta Flora Trails and Lake James State Park. Spend your days on the water boating, fishing, and taking in the natural beauty that makes Lake James so special. Short-term rentals are allowed, offering excellent flexibility for personal use or investment potential. Ask your agent to see the dock drawings that have been approved!
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4354838
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- The Peninsula at Lake James
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 118
- On market date
- N/A
- Stories
- N/A
- Garage 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
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 7, 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.





