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3 beds1,560 sqft

9520 Lake James Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.8 acresLot Size
2021Year Built
$897/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

The Lake House on Lake James will make your lake dreams a reality. The level lot makes access to the water a breeze. The Lake House offers a spacious open floorplan that invites occasions to entertain and gather all while enjoying spectacular views of natural wooded wonders and the sparkling Lake James just outside. The home comes fully furnished. Everything from the well equipped kitchen featuring a ZLine gas range, to the butternut dining room table, comfortable seating in front of the gas fireplace,...The Lake House on Lake James will make your lake dreams a reality. The level lot makes access to the water a breeze. The Lake House offers a spacious open floorplan that invites occasions to entertain and gather all while enjoying spectacular views of natural wooded wonders and the sparkling Lake James just outside. The home comes fully furnished. Everything from the well equipped kitchen featuring a ZLine gas range, to the butternut dining room table, comfortable seating in front of the gas fireplace, memory foam mattresses for the bedrooms, smart TVs, and each bedroom has its own full bath. Of course, you will be spending most of your time outdoors on the massive covered porch and enjoying the outdoor firepit. Waterfront features a nice beach area, a boat ramp, walkway into the lake (dock permit issued should you like a dock as well). 2 RV parking spaces with hookups.
  • Listed by: • Lake Homes Realty LLC GlennMFisher@gmail.com
Listing closed: 07/22/2022 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3869660
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,200,000

Avg days on market

81

Sale-to-list ratio

91.1%

Nebo, NC

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Lake Homes Realty LLC

Sold By Lake James Real Estate Inc

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Property Information for 9520 Lake James Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront Features: Beach - Private, Boat Ramp, Lake, Pier
  • View: Water
  • Parking Features: Parking Space(s), RV Access/Parking
  • Subdivision Name: None

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2021
  • Lot Size: 2.80 AC / 121,968 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Lake James
  • Longitude: -81.934076
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Latitude: 35.759297
  • Directions: Hwy 126 to South Mountain Institute Rd. follow until turns into Lake James Road , gravel drive is on the left just before the entrance to The Peninsula at Lake James subdivision.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $502,230.00
  • Parcel Number: 172400944388
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: East McDowell
  • High School: McDowell
  • Elementary School: North Cove
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Other: (Parking Spaces: 3+)
  • Garage Main Level YN: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1560.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1560
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 60
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 60
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Other: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1560.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Lake On Property, Level, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 44
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 30/1
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Storage
  • Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Gas Vented, Great Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 3
  • Half Bath Main: 0

Room Information

Room Information
  • Room Count: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: 2nd Primary
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 9520 Lake James Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 22, 2022

Closed

CANOPY #3869660

$1,400,000—
Jul 18, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1494562240

$1,400,000

+108.6% / yr

Jun 9, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3869660

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/22/2022

Closed

CANOPY #3869660

$1,400,000
07/18/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1494562240

$1,400,000

+108.6% / yr

06/09/2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3869660

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

Public Records for 9520 Lake James Road

Taxable Value

Land

$300,000

Additions

$332,870
Total$632,870

Tax Record

2025

$4,417 ($368 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Total Finished SqFt

1,684 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,684 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

121,053 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2020

Year Renovated

2021

County

MCDOWELL

APN

1724-00-94-4388

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 9520 Lake James Road

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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Nearby home values

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This home: 9520 Lake James Road, Nebo, NC 28761
$1,400,000
3
1,560
121,968
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–
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121,053
$279,000
3
5
3,443
65,427
$264,500
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$264,500
3
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3,162
77,711
$279,000
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65,340

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