$895,000
About this home
If you've been looking for mountain views, Lake James access, and room for everyone to spread out, this East Shores home delivers. Located just second row from Lake James in one of the area's most sought-after communities, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers stunning views of Table Rock and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains along with access to the amenities that make East Shores such a desirable place to call home. Residents enjoy deeded boat slips for non-waterfront properties, a community pool, multi-use sports court, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere just moments from the lake. Inside, the main level features an open yet thoughtfully designed layout with tall ceilings, built-ins, a dining area framed by classic columns, and a light-filled kitchen designed for everyday living and entertaining. The living room and primary suite both open onto the recently updated TREX deck, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. Conveniently located just off the main living area, the primary suite includes deck access and a well-appointed bath with a dual vanity and glass shower. Two additional bedrooms, another full bath, and laundry complete the main level. Downstairs, the home's renovated lower level has been transformed into a fully functional second living space. Complete with a full second kitchen, dining area, spacious living room, bedroom with en-suite bath, craft room, bonus room, and private walk-out access, the lower level offers exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, extended guests, or potential income-producing opportunities. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, professionally stripped and resealed tile flooring, updated landscaping, and continued care throughout the property. Located approximately 12 minutes from Lake James State Park, 18 minutes from Downtown Morganton, and about 90 minutes from Charlotte, this home offers the perfect balance of mountain living, lake recreation, and everyday convenience. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, mountain retreat, or a home designed for hosting family and friends, this property offers the space, flexibility, and Lake James lifestyle that's becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4367035
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- East Shores
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 88
- On market date
- April 10, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- 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.
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Burke County Schools
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
- District
- Burke County Schools
- Enrollment
- 128
- Student:teacher ratio
- 42.7:1
- District
- Burke County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Morganton'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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Morganton, from live MLS data.
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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.