Twilight view of back of home
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Front View of home
Another amazing sunrise
back porch
Front door view
Entryway
Kitchen open to family room
Family room with vaulted ceilings
Family room
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Kitchen
Kitchen and breakfast bar
Wall of windows
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Half Bath
Primary Bedroom
Large Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bathroom
Laundry/Mud Room
Laundry/Mud Room
Upstairs Loft
Upstairs Loft
Guest Bedroom
Guest Bedroom
2nd Guest Bedroom
2nd Guest Bedroom
Upstairs Full Bathroom
View from loft
Basement Family Room
Basement Office
Basement Full Bathroom
Basement Bonus Room
Virtually staged basement bonus room
Virtually staged basement bonus room
Virtually staged
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$775,000

Nebo, NC 28761
Listed by Melissa Plemmons · EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.1
Living area
2,809 sqft
Year built
2016

About this home

Escape to the Mountains — Steps from Lake James Nestled within the gated Pisgah Preserve at Lake James, this stunning 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath square log home sits on 1.92 private acres with sweeping long-range views of South Mountain that will take your breath away every single day. Wake up to mountain vistas from your primary suite, then step onto one of two expansive decks to watch the morning light roll across the ridgelines. The soaring living room — anchored by a cozy propane fireplace and framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and double sliding doors — brings the outdoors in, making those panoramic mountain and lake-area views the true centerpiece of the home. Just one to two miles from the sparkling shores of Lake James and Paddy's Creek State Park, adventure is always within reach — kayaking, fishing, swimming, and hiking trails are practically at your doorstep. Pisgah National Forest's half a million acres of wilderness begins just steps from your backyard, while Fonta Flora Park, Fonta Flora Brewery, and nearby wineries round out the lifestyle perfectly. Inside, the home is every bit as impressive as its surroundings — custom cabinetry, granite countertops, exposed wooden beams, hardwood and tile floors, and a fully finished walkout basement with an entertainment area, office, full bath, and a flexible bonus room that functions beautifully as a fourth bedroom. The main level offers easy one-floor living with the primary suite, dining area, kitchen, and laundry all on one floor, while two additional bedrooms upstairs are perfect for family or guests. Investors and vacation rental buyers, take note: short-term rentals are permitted in Pisgah Preserve, making this property an exceptional VRBO or Airbnb opportunity. With its stunning views, proximity to Lake James, and access to endless outdoor recreation, demand for a retreat like this is year-round. Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain residence, a weekend getaway, or an income-producing investment, this property delivers the rare combination of breathtaking views, unbeatable location, and refined mountain character — all within a private, gated community. Your Lake James mountain escape is waiting.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4398740
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Pisgah Preserve
Status
Active
Days on market
2
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Glen Alpine Elementary
9.71 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
9.73 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
14.62 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

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$155,000 down
$620,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,021
Property tax (est.)$646
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 3, 2026.

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