429 Turtle Head Dr

3,968 Sq. Ft.
$529 / Sq. Ft.
3,968
Sq. Ft.
$529
per Sq. Ft.

Description

First impressions include a great room with beamed cathedral ceilings, cozy fireplace seating area, open kitchen with large island, SS gas range, wall oven & spacious dining area. Calming view through the trees & long water vistas. Primary suite w/access to screened porch, office nook & ensuite bath w/soaking tub, large tiled shower or enjoy the private outdoor shower. 2015 built addition connects to the main space by enclosed stone breezeway allowing complete guest privacy. Bedroom, 2nd kitchen,...First impressions include a great room with beamed cathedral ceilings, cozy fireplace seating area, open kitchen with large island, SS gas range, wall oven & spacious dining area. Calming view through the trees & long water vistas. Primary suite w/access to screened porch, office nook & ensuite bath w/soaking tub, large tiled shower or enjoy the private outdoor shower. 2015 built addition connects to the main space by enclosed stone breezeway allowing complete guest privacy. Bedroom, 2nd kitchen, flex space for living room or sleeping quarters with custom Murphy bed. Spacious bath with OS tile shower & large walk in closet & private covered deck off living area. The finished basement has one large room & one private room for additional sleeping areas, lots of storage & a full bath. Detached 2 car garage with covered walkway. Very gentle slope to the lake from house to outdoor fire pit to one slip dock, lift & seating area. Camp Lake James membership included. Can be purchased turnkey.
  1. Listed by Polly Leadbetter • Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James • polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com

Property Details for 429 Turtle Head Drive

Architectural Style
Other
Waterfront Features
Boat Lift, Dock
View
Long Range, Water, Year Round
Parking Features
Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Community Features
Fitness Center, Game Court, Hot Tub, Lake Access, Outdoor Pool, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
Subdivision Name
Old Wildlife Club
LISTING UPDATED: 01/28/2026 08:31 AM

Property Details for 429 Turtle Head Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #4273671
Days on Market131
Taxes-
HOA Fees$2,350 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2010
Lot Size1.35 AC / 58,806 SF
CountyMcDowell County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

Sold By Keller Williams Unified

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Building Information for 429 Turtle Head Drive

Stories-Year Built2010Building Size-Lot Size1.35 AC / 58,806 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,431 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,235

Property Taxes

$0

HOA Dues

$196

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Property Information for 429 Turtle Head Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Lake James
  • Longitude: -81.9144591
  • Zoning: R
  • Latitude: 35.73982913
  • Directions: GPS will take you to 429 Turtle Head Dr, Nebo NC
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: Yes
  • HOA Name: First Service Residential
  • HOA Name2: Camp Lake James
  • HOA Email: bill.mcmannis@fsresidential.com
  • HOA Email2: cabernathy@camplakejames.com
  • HOA Phone: 855-546-9462
  • HOA Phone2: 828-391-6866
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • HOA Fee2: $4,200.00
  • HOA Fee2 Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Annual Expense: $6,550.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $972,130.00
  • Parcel Number: 173300560915
  • 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
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Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2810.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1158.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 769
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2810
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3968.0
  • Lot Features: Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views, Waterfront
  • 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: 13/34
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 13/34
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review, Building, Manufactured Home Not Allowed, Modular Not Allowed, Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Dock - Floating, Outdoor Shower
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Stone, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Stone, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Horse Amenities: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Propane
  • Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Drop Zone, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Main Level, Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Gas Log, Great Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Door(s)
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 3
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 12.0
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: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: 2nd Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bed/Bonus
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Types: Flex Space
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 429 Turtle Head Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4273671

$2,100,000—
Nov 2, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4273671

—
Oct 29, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4273671

$2,450,000—
Jun 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4273671

$2,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4273671

$2,100,000
11/02/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4273671

—
10/29/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4273671

$2,450,000
06/24/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4273671

$2,750,000

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Schools near 429 Turtle Head Drive

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
Nebo Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

East 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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