28 Outback Trail

2,183 Sq. Ft.
$239 / Sq. Ft.
2,183
Sq. Ft.
$239
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Been looking for a classic mountain log cabin without the maintenance? Wanting a getaway that's still convenient to town, a gorgeous lake and two of NC's best cities? Well, you found it. This one-owner, well-maintained rustic charmer has so much to love: a brand new roof, 3 large bedrooms each with their own attached bath, a stunning floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace, decks all around, 4-inch oak floors, custom molding and trim throughout, stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops and a huge detached...Been looking for a classic mountain log cabin without the maintenance? Wanting a getaway that's still convenient to town, a gorgeous lake and two of NC's best cities? Well, you found it. This one-owner, well-maintained rustic charmer has so much to love: a brand new roof, 3 large bedrooms each with their own attached bath, a stunning floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace, decks all around, 4-inch oak floors, custom molding and trim throughout, stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops and a huge detached garage complete with its own finished (no HVAC currently) space above the parking area. Use it as a workout room, abundant storage, art studio, additional guest quarters - so many possibilities. Need a primary home? The convenience to I-40, Lake James and its state park, the town of Marion and the amazing cities of Asheville (45 min) and Charlotte (90 minutes) make that totally feasible. Need a vacation home that helps pay for itself? She can do that too! Short-term rentals (AirBNB & VRBO) are allowed! Tucked just inside a lovely small gated community, enjoy the benefits of security, a community pool and friendly neighbors all with low HOA fees. A solid, warm and inviting property, she is move-in ready. Bring your own warmth and love - and let's make her a home again.
  1. Listed by Matt Lutz • GreyBeard Realty • matt@greybeardrealty.com

Property Details for 28 Outback Trail

Architectural Style
Cabin, Rustic
View
Winter
Parking Features
Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Shop
Community Features
Gated, Outdoor Pool
Subdivision Name
The Meadows at Lake James Station
LISTING UPDATED: 03/20/2026 02:04 PM

Property Details for 28 Outback Trail

StatusActive
MLS #4349163
Days on Market25
Taxes-
HOA Fees$525 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2005
Lot Size1.55 AC / 67,518 SF
CountyMcDowell County

Location

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Building Information for 28 Outback Trail

Stories-Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size1.55 AC / 67,518 SF

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$2,788 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,528

Property Taxes

$216

HOA Dues

$44

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Property Information for 28 Outback Trail

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Lake James
  • Longitude: -81.872148
  • Latitude: 35.711927
  • Directions: From Interstate 40, take exit 94 / Dysartsville Road. Turn NORTH on Dysartsville Road. In 0.7 miles, turn LEFT onto US HWY 70 WEST. In 2.2 miles, turn right onto Outback Trail / into The Meadows at Lake James entry gate. Once inside gate, #28 is immediately on your right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: Yes
  • HOA Name: The Meadows at Lake James POA
  • HOA Email: poathemeadows@gmail.com
  • HOA Phone: 630-995-2173
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • HOA Annual Expense: $525.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $432,600.00
  • Parcel Number: 1742-00-76-4330
  • 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: 2183.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 556
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1757
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 205
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 205
  • Sq Ft Upper: 426
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2183.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Private, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road, Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Restrictions Description: Short Term Rentals (AirBNB, VRBO etc) ALLOWED!
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
  • Fencing: Front Yard, Partial, Wood
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Side Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 28 Outback Trail

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 20, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4349163

$521,000—
Feb 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4349163

$522,000—
Jan 8, 2026

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #255288

$524,900—
Jan 8, 2026

Withdrawn

TRIAD #1179644

—
Jan 8, 2026

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4249143

$524,900—
Oct 16, 2025

Price Change

TRIAD #1179644

$524,900—
Aug 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1179644

—
Aug 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4249143

$524,900—
Jul 24, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

TRIAD #1179644

—
Jul 24, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

High Country Association of REALTORS #255288

$549,900—
Jul 24, 2025

Expired

TRIAD #1179644

—
Jul 24, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4249143

$549,900—
May 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1179644

$549,900—
May 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4249143

$549,900—
May 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255288

$549,900—
Sep 13, 2021

Expired

CANOPY #3723160

$415,000—
Sep 13, 2021

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3723160

$415,000—
Mar 29, 2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3723160

$415,000—
Aug 15, 2020

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3598286

$364,900—
Mar 2, 2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3598286

$374,900—
May 27, 2016

Closed

CANOPY #26977

$245,000—
May 27, 2016

Closed

CANOPY #9580634

$245,000—
May 27, 2016

Closed

CANOPY #15914

$245,000—
May 26, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #571927147

$245,000—
May 26, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #571927147

$245,000—
Apr 20, 2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #9580634

—
Apr 13, 2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #15914

—
Apr 11, 2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #26977

—
Feb 13, 2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #26977

—
Feb 13, 2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #9580634

$269,900—
Feb 13, 2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #15914

—
Jan 3, 2015

Withdrawn

CANOPY #574956

$295,000—
Dec 12, 2014

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #574956

$295,000—
Aug 26, 2011

Closed

CANOPY #21459

$190,000—
Aug 15, 2011

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #21459

—
Mar 2, 2011

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #21459

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/20/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4349163

$521,000
02/23/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4349163

$522,000
01/08/2026

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #255288

$524,900
01/08/2026

Withdrawn

TRIAD #1179644

—
01/08/2026

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4249143

$524,900
10/16/2025

Price Change

TRIAD #1179644

$524,900
08/07/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1179644

—
08/06/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4249143

$524,900
07/24/2025

Temporarily Off Market

TRIAD #1179644

—
07/24/2025

Temporarily Off Market

High Country Association of REALTORS #255288

$549,900
07/24/2025

Expired

TRIAD #1179644

—
07/24/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4249143

$549,900
05/12/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1179644

$549,900
05/08/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4249143

$549,900
05/08/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255288

$549,900
09/13/2021

Expired

CANOPY #3723160

$415,000
09/13/2021

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3723160

$415,000
03/29/2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3723160

$415,000
08/15/2020

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3598286

$364,900
03/02/2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3598286

$374,900
05/27/2016

Closed

CANOPY #26977

$245,000
05/27/2016

Closed

CANOPY #9580634

$245,000
05/27/2016

Closed

CANOPY #15914

$245,000
05/26/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #571927147

$245,000
05/26/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #571927147

$245,000
04/20/2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #9580634

—
04/13/2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #15914

—
04/11/2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #26977

—
02/13/2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #26977

—
02/13/2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #9580634

$269,900
02/13/2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #15914

—
01/03/2015

Withdrawn

CANOPY #574956

$295,000
12/12/2014

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #574956

$295,000
08/26/2011

Closed

CANOPY #21459

$190,000
08/15/2011

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #21459

—
03/02/2011

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #21459

—

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Public Records for 28 Outback Trail

Taxable ValueLand$75,000Additions$357,600Total$432,600
Tax Record2025$2,589 ($216 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,048 SqFtStories2Lot Size67,518 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2005CountyMCDOWELLAPN1742-00-76-4330Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 28 Outback Trail

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 - 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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28 Outback Trail is a single family home for sale in Nebo, NC 28761. This property was listed for sale on February 23, 2026 by GreyBeard Realty, it's currently listed at $521,000. It has been on the market for a total of 25 days and was last sold on May 27, 2016. This listing's school district is Mcdowell County School District. Nearby schools include Nebo Elementary School, East Mcdowell Junior High School and Mcdowell High School. 28 Outback Trail is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 2,183 sqft single family home built in 2005.

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