SELLER OFFERING A $13,000 CREDIT AT CLOSING to buy down your interest rate or cover closing costs with an acceptable offer submitted by 11/30/2026!
Discover your mountain escape at 1016 Horizon Trail in Pisgah Preserve, a gated community bordering Pisgah National Forest near Lake James in Nebo, North Carolina. Offered at $699,000, this log home combines rustic character with modern comfort and spectacular long range mountain views. Set on 1.92 wooded acres, it offers a peaceful setting for a primary residence, weekend getaway, or potential vacation rental.
Built in 2016, the home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, and approximately 2,817 square feet of heated living space across three levels. The great room welcomes you with warm wood finishes, a gas log fireplace, and an open floor plan connecting the living, dining, and kitchen areas. A kitchen island makes gathering easy, while the main level primary suite offers comfort and convenience. A mud room with laundry completes the main floor.
Upstairs, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and flexible space offer room for guests and relaxation. The daylight basement adds a recreation room, office, bonus room, full bathroom, storage, and walkout access. The bonus room offers space for overnight guests, hobbies, or a media room.
Outside, the rolling, wooded homesite creates a sense of seclusion. Enjoy changing seasons, fresh mountain air, and beautiful scenery near the end of a cul de sac. Pisgah Preserve offers gated access and a community clubhouse, with annual HOA dues of $600. The wooded surroundings and long range views create an inviting backdrop for gathering with friends or unwinding after a day outdoors.
Outdoor adventure begins almost at your doorstep. Pisgah Preserve directly borders Pisgah National Forest, with protected woodlands just steps from the community. Explore regional hiking opportunities, watch for native wildlife, and enjoy the Blue Ridge foothills. Nearby Linville Gorge Wilderness is known for dramatic mountain scenery and challenging trails, while the Blue Ridge Parkway offers memorable drives and seasonal color.
Lake James is another outstanding destination close to home. Spend your days boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or enjoying clear water framed by mountain scenery. Lake James State Park offers hiking, mountain biking, paddling, picnicking, and seasonal swimming at Paddy's Creek. Explore the Fonta Flora State Trail and historic Overmountain Victory Trail, or launch a boat from a public access area for a day on the lake.
Winter brings even more possibilities. Sugar Mountain Resort near Banner Elk offers skiing, snowboarding, and seasonal activities, approximately an hour to an hour and a half from the Nebo area depending on route and road conditions. Nearby Marion and Morganton offer restaurants, breweries, shops, and small town charm. From summer lake days and autumn hikes to winter adventures, enjoy Western North Carolina in every season.
Short term rentals are allowed under the listed community restrictions, offering flexibility for buyers considering a personal getaway with potential rental use, subject to applicable requirements. Experience authentic log home character, mountain views, privacy, and access to outdoor recreation.
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Active
$699,000
1016 Horizon Trl, Nebo, NC 28761
3beds
2,817sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2016
1.92 Acres Lot
$688,600 Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$50/mo HOA
What's special
Gas log fireplaceGated communityAuthentic log home characterKitchen islandMud room with laundryCommunity clubhouseBorders pisgah national forest
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bryan Jones bryan@lakejames.com,
Keller Williams Unified,
Fletcher Edens,
Keller Williams Unified
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4435934
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Filtration System, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Mud Room, Main Level
Features
- Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Vented, Great Room, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,810
- Total interior livable area: 2,817 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,810
- Finished area below ground: 1,007
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round
- Body of water: Lake James
Lot
- Size: 1.92 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 59874
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Post and Beam,Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Log, Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2016
Details
- Builder model: High Peak
- Builder name: The Powell Group
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Underground Power Lines, Other - See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Cabana, Gated, Picnic Area, Walking Trails
- Subdivision: Pisgah Preserve
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $600 annually
- HOA name: Pisgah Preserve HOA
Location
- Region: Nebo
- Elevation: 1500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $613,040
- Annual tax amount: $4,230
- Date on market: 10/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 230 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$688,600
$654,000 - $723,000
$2,715/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000-3.6%$248/sqft |
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| 10/3/2026 | Listing removed | $725,000$257/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #262920 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $725,000-6.5%$257/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $775,000-2.5%$275/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listing removed | $795,000$282/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $795,000-4.1%$282/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $829,000+1165.6%$294/sqft |
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| 2/2/2015 | Sold | $65,500$23/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,230 -0.6% | $613,040 |
| 2024 | $4,257 | $613,040 |
| 2023 | $4,257 +53.6% | $613,040 +85.8% |
| 2022 | $2,771 +0.2% | $329,970 |
| 2021 | $2,765 +0.1% | $329,970 |
| 2020 | $2,761 +124.9% | $329,970 |
| 2019 | $1,228 -54.1% | $329,970 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $2,673 +290.3% | $319,185 -4.3% |
| 2017 | $685 | $333,686 +289.7% |
| 2016 | $685 -3.6% | $85,623 |
| 2015 | $711 | $85,623 |
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Neighborhood: 28761
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Glen Alpine
- Middle: Table Rock
- High: Freedom
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





