Custom built home-2025 - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Back decks overlooking back yard - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Mountain views from great room - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Mountain views from kitchen - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Main Entrance - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Great room - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Great room - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Mountain views from great room - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Great room - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Great room - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
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Breakfast bar - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Custom kitchen with baker's oven - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Custom kitchen - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Mountain views from kitchen - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
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Dining area - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Dining area - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Hallway - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Primary Suite - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Primary Suite - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Primary Suite - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Primary Suite - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Primary Suite includes closet/dressing room - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Bedroom #2 - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Bedroom #3 - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Full bath - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Shower in 2nd bathroom - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Butler's pantry - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Butler's pantry - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Butler's pantry - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
laundry room on main level - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
2nd living quarters - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
2nd living quarters - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
2nd living quarters - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
2nd living quarters - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Main level floor plan - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
downstairs floor plan - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Big back yard - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Mountain views from the deck - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Back patio - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Deck off 2nd living quarters - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Gated community - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Deeded boat slip included - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Fall colors coming soon - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
Gated community on Lake James - 217 Sycamore Drive, Nebo
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$835,000

217 Sycamore Drive
Nebo, NC 28761
Listed by Glenn Fisher · Lake Homes Realty LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,316 sqft
Year built
2025

About this home

Nestled within The Arbor, Lake James' premier 643-acre gated enclave, this custom built 2025 home with deeded boat slip is ready for immediate occupancy. Enjoy year-round panoramic mountain views framed by lush, secluded forest. This is a mountain retreat with absolute attention to detail and sophisticated modern refinement throughout. Abundant natural light floods the interior through floor-to-ceiling Pella windows, 8ft. glass entryways, and soaring 10ft. ceilings that dissolve boundaries between indoors and nature. The expansive great room centers around an imposing Biltmore-style stone hearth, while 12 ft.Pella sliders open to connect seamlessly with wraparound deck. Three additional levels of outdoor terraces extend living space outward, one pre-plumbed for hot tub installation. Wide plank Chesapeake oak floors, Medallion cabinetry, and luxurious leathered quartz with Kohler fixtures give this home a bright and polished feel that’s modern yet cozy. Upgraded Allure siding and top tier Sherwin Williams paint indoor and out ensures long lasting weather resistant performance. Thoughtful outdoor amenities surround the property including extra large manicured lawn, fire pit, grilling station, and several shaded picnic spaces ideal for gatherings. The chef's kitchen commands sweeping mountain panoramas and includes upscale appliances such as a dedicated baking oven, under counter microwave and butlers pantry with wine cooler, sink and extra large cabinetry storage. The primary suite sanctuary features clean recessed ceilings, an exclusive terrace access, and bespoke wardrobe storage anchored by a custom window bench. A luxurious spa bath surrounds relaxation with triple-shower configuration balancing performance and pampering. Secondary bedrooms offer substantial built-in storage, deep hanging space, and individual balcony connections. Convenience defines arrival with a generously sized two-car garage featuring flush-grade access directly into the mudroom for effortless unloading. A versatile 400ft. studio with private entrance offers endless options. It can sleep 4 people comfortably complete with private bathroom, dual vanities, lounge area, and expansive walk-in closet. It can also be private office, art studio or recreational space. There’s also an additional climate-controlled unfinished zone that extends beyond three hundred square feet for workshop or bulk storage applications. Recent enhancements include brand new boat docks with electricity and water, and new cart path to water for easy boat slip access. Fiber optic cable has been installed for high-speed internet. The Arbor at Lake James is a premier active-lifestyle community offering miles of hiking trails, lakefront community space with direct lake access, a pavilion with a large fireplace, and optional boat/trailer storage for an additional fee. Short term rentals are allowed.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4427994
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
The Arbor at Lake James
Status
Active
Days on market
11
On market date
September 25, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
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
Nebo Elementary School
2.16 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
352
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools
Middle
East McDowell Middle School
3.79 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
531
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
McDowell County Schools
High
McDowell Early College
5.34 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 Nebo'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.

28
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.7 / 20 -- Least walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Nebo, from live MLS data.

On the market 11 days -- 263 fewer days than Nebo's current average of 274 days.
For reference, the median list price across 242 active listings in Nebo right now is $99,700.

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$167,000 down
$668,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,333
Property tax (est.)$696
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 15 days ago.

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