279 Outback Trail

Nebo, NC 28761

$775,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
4,796 Sq. Ft.
$162 / Sq. Ft.
4,796
Sq. Ft.
$162
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 2/16/24
Closed 2/16/24
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Description

Stunning, light filled log home is nestled on 16.36 private acres in the the gated community of The Meadows at Lake James Station. This location offers the perfect basecamp for enjoying Lake James, Pisgah National Forest, Fonta Flora Trail & nearby towns of Morganton and Marion. The home features easy main level living with plenty of entertaining space in the open kitchen with large island adjacent to the dining area. Warm yourself by the stone fireplace or enjoy nature while sitting on the front...Stunning, light filled log home is nestled on 16.36 private acres in the the gated community of The Meadows at Lake James Station. This location offers the perfect basecamp for enjoying Lake James, Pisgah National Forest, Fonta Flora Trail & nearby towns of Morganton and Marion. The home features easy main level living with plenty of entertaining space in the open kitchen with large island adjacent to the dining area. Warm yourself by the stone fireplace or enjoy nature while sitting on the front & rear covered porch with mountain views. Main level primary has vaulted ceilings, large windows, double closets and a large ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms on main with hall bath. Completely finished lower level has additional sleeping areas and 2 full baths. Large wildflower meadow with bold creek, fruit trees or would be a wonderful spot for your horses! Fire pit and detached oversized 2car garage for cars or a workshop. Great place to gather for all your friends & family.
  1. Listed by Polly Leadbetter • Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James • polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com

Property Details for 279 Outback Trail

Architectural Style
Cabin
Waterfront Features
None
View
Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking Features
Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Faces Front
Community Features
Gated, Outdoor Pool
Subdivision Name
The Meadows at Lake James Station
LISTING UPDATED: 02/19/2024 04:20 PM

Property Details for 279 Outback Trail

StatusClosed
MLS #4062167
Days on Market139
Taxes-
HOA Fees$2,000 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2008
Lot Size16.36 AC / 712,641 SF
CountyMcDowell County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

Sold By ERA Live Moore

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Building Information for 279 Outback Trail

Stories-Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size16.36 AC / 712,641 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,314 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,777

Property Taxes

$370

HOA Dues

$167

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Property Information for 279 Outback Trail

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.86996771
  • Zoning: R
  • Latitude: 35.71646956
  • Directions: Use GPS coordinates 35.716538294384605, -81.86940834530327
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Name: The Meadows at LJS POA
  • HOA Email: arhymer@heritageproperty.com
  • HOA Phone: 404-272-1584
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • HOA Annual Expense: $2,000.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $692,530.00
  • Parcel Number: 1742-00-88-1023
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: East McDowell
  • High School: McDowell
  • Elementary School: Nebo
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2465.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2331.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 864
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2465
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 134
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 134
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 4796.0
  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Flood Fringe Area, Orchard(s), Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Additional: None
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 33
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 174200775801,174200779732, 174200770550
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 12/8
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review, Building, Manufactured Home Not Allowed, Modular Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed, Square Feet, Subdivision
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
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
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Other Structures: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Bonus Room, Great Room, Propane
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Bedroom Second LQ: 0
  • Bedroom Third: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 0
  • Full Bath Basement: 2
  • Full Bath Lower: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Full Bath Third: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Lower: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 15.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bed/Bonus
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bed/Bonus
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bed/Bonus
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 14
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 15
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 279 Outback Trail

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2026

Expired

CANOPY #4277769

$899,000—
Jul 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4277769

$899,000—
Feb 16, 2024

Closed

CANOPY #4062167

$775,000—
Feb 5, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1527418932

$750,000

+5.6% / yr

Dec 28, 2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4062167

$799,900—
Nov 2, 2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4062167

$849,900—
Aug 24, 2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4062167

$899,900—
Oct 31, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #321288411

$383,000—
Oct 31, 2011

Closed

CANOPY #20516

$383,000—
Oct 21, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427869037

$383,000

+44.6% / yr

Aug 5, 2011

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #20516

—
Jun 13, 2010

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #20516

$460,000—
Dec 13, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427661819

$64,000

+109.8% / yr

Jul 19, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427660009

$47,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2026

Expired

CANOPY #4277769

$899,000
07/04/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4277769

$899,000
02/16/2024

Closed

CANOPY #4062167

$775,000
02/05/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1527418932

$750,000

+5.6% / yr

12/28/2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4062167

$799,900
11/02/2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4062167

$849,900
08/24/2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4062167

$899,900
10/31/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #321288411

$383,000
10/31/2011

Closed

CANOPY #20516

$383,000
10/21/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427869037

$383,000

+44.6% / yr

08/05/2011

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #20516

—
06/13/2010

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #20516

$460,000
12/13/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427661819

$64,000

+109.8% / yr

07/19/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427660009

$47,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 279 Outback Trail

Taxable ValueLand$75,000Additions$590,210Total$665,210
Tax Record2025$4,444 ($370 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,990 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,995 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,995 SqFtStories1Lot Size161,608 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2008Year Renovated2009CountyMCDOWELLAPN1742-00-88-1023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 279 Outback Trail

This home is within Mcdowell County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Nebo Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
East Mcdowell Junior High School
Public - 6 to 8
Mcdowell High School
Public - 9 to 12
McDowell Academy for Innovation
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Nebo Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

East Mcdowell Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Mcdowell High School
Public9 to 12

McDowell Academy for Innovation
Public9 to 13

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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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

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