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$1,299,900

6521 Lake James Road
Marion, NC 28752
Listed by Ameliah Davidson · GreyBeard Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,677 sqft
Year built
2018

About this home

Come stay awhile in this beautifully maintained home, ideally situated just a stone’s throw from Lake James and directly across the road from Bear Creek Marina. Offering spectacular mountain and lake views from nearly every window, this home perfectly captures the beauty and tranquility of the surrounding landscape. Step inside and fall in love with the inviting open floor plan, where vaulted ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and a spacious kitchen island create the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining. Thoughtfully positioned bedrooms provide privacy and beautiful mountain views, while the impressive primary suite features an oversized shower and generous walk-in closet. The upper-level bonus room offers endless possibilities as an additional den, workout space, office, or flex room. Outside, unwind on the back porch in the private hot tub, gather around the firepit, or simply take in the breathtaking lake views as eagles and ospreys occasionally soar overhead. With Bear Creek Marina directly across the road, boating, fishing, and all your favorite lake activities are right at your fingertips. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful mountain retreat, a lake getaway, or a home made for entertaining, this truly exceptional property offers it all!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4414522
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
15
On market date
August 19, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
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.

Elementary
North Cove Elementary School
4.53 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
5.42 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
6.62 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

Walkability

Blended score for Marion'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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

31
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable

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$259,980 down
$1,039,920 loan
Principal & interest$6,745
Property tax (est.)$1,083
Home insurance (est.)$150

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