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Entry
Gated entry
Community pool
Community pavilion
Pool
Pavilion
Path to day dock
Day dock ramp
Day dock
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$575,000

Nebo, NC 28761
Listed by Polly Leadbetter · Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
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About this home

Build your dream lake house on this gently sloped waterfront lot in The Peninsula at Lake James. Enjoy a flat path to the water and open water views once this wooded lot is cleared. This gated community has a great amenity area with pool and bathhouse, walking path to community day dock and a dedicated, gated boat & trailer parking area. Community well; septic needed. It was previously perced for 2 homes (5BR and 2 BR) in 2018. Private dock allowed with Duke Power approval. Easy access to Pisgah National Forest, Lake James State Park and the Fonta Flora State Trail. Just 15 minutes to Marion for shops, restaurants and entertainment.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4355858
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
The Peninsula at Lake James
Status
Active
Days on market
29
On market date
March 13, 2026
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
North Cove Elementary School
6.07 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
1.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
220
Student:teacher ratio
13.8:1
District
McDowell County Schools
Middle
West McDowell Middle School
7.18 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
648
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
McDowell County Schools
High
McDowell Early College
7.16 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

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$115,000 down
$460,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,984
Property tax (est.)$479
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated April 11, 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.