Located in the exclusive Old Wildlife Community, this super flat 7-acre point lot with 1500' of stabilized shoreline allows for a private family compound with main house and up to 3 guest houses. Over $650,000 worth of dock and shoreline stabilization is complete, including a 10,000 lb lift, making the dock ready for your boat and gives instant accessibility to Lake James. Includes membership to Camp Lake James with its Social Hall, pool, hot tub tennis & pickleball courts & fitness center. Easily accessible from Interstate 40, midway between Asheville and Charlotte and within an hour of snow skiing and the high country in Blowing Rock and Boone NC. Breathe in the mountain air & enjoy the beauty of a walk through the pine & hardwoods, or lounge on the fixed pier covered dock allowing direct access to the crystal clear waters of Lake James. Spend the day floating, kayaking, paddle boarding or power boating on this unspoiled lake. Grab your hiking boots and call to view this special property today!
Under contract
$2,850,000
159 Deer Berry Drive, Nebo, NC 28761
--beds
--baths
6.95Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
6.95 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$183/mo HOA
What's special
- 97 days |
- 16 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Polly Leadbetter 828-443-5407,
Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 261271
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Front, Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 6.95 Acres
- Features: Level, Wooded
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 173400106660
- Zoning description: Residential
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Not Connected, Septic Permit 5 or More Bedroom, Sewer Applied for Permit
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Underground Utilities, High Speed Internet Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Lake, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
- Subdivision: Old Wildlife Club
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,200 annually
Location
- Region: Nebo
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,196,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,909
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,094/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Contingent | $2,850,000 |
Source:  High Country AOR #261271 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000+58.3% |
Source: High Country AOR #261271 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2021 | Sold | $1,800,000+80% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2017 | Sold | $1,000,000+30.7% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2011 | Sold | $765,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,989 | $1,196,000 |
| 2024 | $7,989 +32.9% | $1,196,000 +32.9% |
| 2023 | $6,012 +18.2% | $900,000 +20% |
| 2022 | $5,085 | $750,000 |
| 2021 | $5,085 -1.5% | $750,000 |
| 2020 | $5,160 -98.9% | $750,000 |
| 2017 | $487,875 +9900% | $750,000 |
| 2016 | $4,879 | -- |
| 2014 | $4,879 +1.7% | $750,000 |
| 2013 | $4,799 | $750,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $750,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28761
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Nebo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 6/10East McDowell Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.8 mi
- 10/10McDowell Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Outside of Area
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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