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Welcome to this stunning lake view retreat, thoughtfully designed for comfort and year-round enjoyment. Offered completely furnished, this lake house combines rustic charm with modern amenities. The main level features a chef-inspired kitchen with a leathered granite island, gas range, farmhouse sink, pantry, and open dining area. The great room is anchored by a cozy wood-burning stove and expansive windows that frame sweeping, long-range water views. Step outside to a screened porch with a stone...Welcome to this stunning lake view retreat, thoughtfully designed for comfort and year-round enjoyment. Offered completely furnished, this lake house combines rustic charm with modern amenities. The main level features a chef-inspired kitchen with a leathered granite island, gas range, farmhouse sink, pantry, and open dining area. The great room is anchored by a cozy wood-burning stove and expansive windows that frame sweeping, long-range water views. Step outside to a screened porch with a stone fireplace or relax on the covered and open decks which are ideal for entertaining. The main-level primary suite includes a spa-like bath and walk-in closet for convenience and privacy. Upstairs offers an additional bedroom with views, a full hall bath and a versatile loft space. The finished basement extends living space with a family room, bedroom, hall bath, and laundry. A lower-level garage provides storage for a UTV or golf cart. This provides easy access to the path leading to the private, deeded boat slips reserved only for the 8 adjacent water view lot owners. Keep your boat here year round and get out on the lake with ease. Just 15 minutes to Marion shops, restaurants and entertainment. Bear Cliff is a quiet gated community on the north side of Lake James with close proximity to Lake James State Park, Fonta Flora Trail and Pisgah National Forest.
- Listed by Polly Leadbetter • Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James • polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com
Property Details for 264 Porters Way
Architectural Style
Cabin
Waterfront FeaturesBoat Slip (Deed), Dock
ViewLong Range, Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
Parking FeaturesBasement, Driveway
Community FeaturesLake Access
Subdivision NameBear Cliff
LISTING UPDATED: 01/17/2026 08:51 AM
Property Details for 264 Porters Way
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 4306026 |
| Days on Market | 116 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | $400 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 2023 |
| Lot Size | 1.86 AC / 81,021 SF |
| County | McDowell County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
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Building Information for 264 Porters Way
Stories-Year Built2023Building Size-Lot Size1.86 AC / 81,021 SF
Payment Calculator
$7,751 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$7,306
Property Taxes
$412
HOA Dues
$33
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Property Information for 264 Porters Way
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water Body Name: Lake James
- Longitude: -81.958268
- Zoning: R
- Latitude: 35.75329609
- Directions: GPS will take you to 264 Porters Way. No street sign but on left off of Lake Crest Dr. Bear to right at split. Dock access is just before the drive on left. Walkable but best accessed by UTV which can be purchased-see in basement garage. Dock is on right end #8.
Taxes and HOA Information
- HOA YN: Yes
- HOA Name: Bear Cliff HOA/Robin Cole
- HOA Name2: Bear Cliff dock escrow/Robin Cole
- HOA Email: robinforstromcole@gmail.com
- HOA Subject To: Required
- HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
- HOA Fee2: $310.00
- HOA Fee2 Frequency: Annually
- HOA Annual Expense: $710.00
- Tax Assessed Value: $708,420.00
- Parcel Number: 1724-00-22-3103
- City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
- Middle Or Junior School: West McDowell
- High School: McDowell
- Elementary School: North Cove
Parking
- Parking: Open Parking YN: No
- Parking: Other: basement golf cart/UTV garage only
- Parking: Carport YN: No
- Garage Spaces: 0.0
- Garage YN: No
- Garage Main Level YN: No
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- Web URL: foothills.evrealestate.com
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- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://unbranded.youriguide.com/264_porters_wy_nebo_nc/
Property
Lot Information
- Elevation: 1000
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2339.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 916.0
- Sq Ft Lower: 0
- Sq Ft Main: 1550
- Sq Ft Third: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
- Sq Ft Upper: 789
- Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3255.0
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
- Geocode Confidence: High
- Down Payment Resource YN: No
- New Construction YN: No
- Photos Count: 48
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Assumable: No
- Senior Community YN: No
- Plat Book Slide: 9/15
- Plat Reference Section Pages: 9/15
- Proposed Special Assessment: No
- Restrictions: Architectural Review, Building, Manufactured Home Not Allowed, Modular Not Allowed, Square Feet, Subdivision
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities
- Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Wood
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Screened
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, Metal
- Horse Amenities: None
- Other Structures: None
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Levels: One and One Half
- Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating: Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Humidity Control, Propane
- Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace Features: Great Room, Porch, Other - See Remarks
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Door(s)
- Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Foundation Details: Basement
- Basement YN: Yes
- Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
- Bedroom Basement: 1
- Bedroom Main: 1
- Bedroom Upper: 1
- Full Bath Basement: 1
- Full Bath Main: 1
- Full Bath Upper: 1
- Half Bath Main: 1
Room Information
Room Information
- Room Count: 11.0
Room 1
- Room Types: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
Room 2
- Room Types: Bathroom-Full
- Room Level: Main
Room 3
- Room Types: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
Room 4
- Room Types: Great Room-Two Story
- Room Level: Main
Room 5
- Room Types: Bathroom-Half
- Room Level: Main
Room 6
- Room Types: Bedroom(s)
- Room Level: Upper
Room 7
- Room Types: Bathroom-Full
- Room Level: Upper
Room 8
- Room Types: Loft
- Room Level: Upper
Room 9
- Room Types: Bedroom(s)
- Room Level: Basement
Room 10
- Room Types: Bathroom-Full
- Room Level: Basement
Room 11
- Room Types: Family Room
- Room Level: Basement
Rental
Rent Information
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property History for 264 Porters Way
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Listed (Active) High Country Association of REALTORS #259647 | $1,499,000 | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4306026 | $1,499,000 | — |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1481060755 | $50,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | Listed (Active) High Country Association of REALTORS #259647 | $1,499,000 |
| 09/25/2025 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4306026 | $1,499,000 |
| 12/16/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1481060755 | $50,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 264 Porters Way
Taxable ValueLand$135,000Additions$573,420Total$708,420
Tax Record2025$4,945 ($412 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,932 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,932 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,190 SqFtStories2Lot Size952,222 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2022Year Renovated2023CountyMCDOWELLAPN1724-00-22-3103Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 264 Porters Way
This home is within Mcdowell County School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Cove Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
West Mcdowell Junior High School Public6 to 8 | ||
Mcdowell High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Eastfield Elementary School PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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