Your dream lakefront home on Lake James exists! You won't want to miss this Cottonwood custom built home on nearly 2 waterfront acres.Home features three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with a primary on the main and a primary bedroom upstairs.Large gourmet kitchen open to the living room and dining room. All bathroom floors are heated. Kitchen and laundry room remodel in 2023. Custom built bar/lounge/man cave added in 2022. This home has you covered with patios and decks.There is one at almost every corner to sit and enjoy the outdoors.Oversized two car garage with epoxy flooring.Outside you will find custom hardscaping and firepit along with a gently sloping path that leads to your own private floating dock redone in 2022. If one dock is not enough, you also have a deeded boat slip with lift in the neighborhood community docks.Southpointe features include a clubhouse, swimming pool, and walking trails. This home has too many upgrades to mention. Lake James is a beautiful 6,812 acre lake.
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$1,440,000
1703 Southpointe Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
3beds
3,562sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
1.93 Acres Lot
$1,409,200 Zestimate®
$404/sqft
$3,963 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,409,200
$1.14M - $1.73M
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Waterfront acresGourmet kitchenPrivate floating dockPatios and decksOversized two car garageCustom hardscaping and firepit
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Listed by:
Melissa Plemmons 828-337-2200,
EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
Bought with:
Melissa Plemmons
EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4231336
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Loft
- Level: Upper
Recreation room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Humidity Control
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Humidity Control, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Filtration System, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Pocket Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Fire Pit, Gas, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Gas Vented, Outside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,562
- Total interior livable area: 3,562 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,562
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Parking Space(s), Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, In-Ground Irrigation
- Pool features: Community
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Interior Hot Tub
- Fencing: Invisible
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach - Private, Boat Lift, Boat Slip (Deed), Boat Slip – Community, Dock, Paddlesport Launch Site, Paddlesport Launch Site - Community, Personal Watercraft Lift, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake James
Lot
- Size: 1.93 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 55137
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Surround Sound
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts and Crafts
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Shingle/Shake, Stone, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Details
- Builder name: Cottonwood
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Lake Access, Street Lights, Walking Trails, Other
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Service, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Southpointe
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,256 annually
- HOA name: Catawba Valley Property Management
Location
- Region: Morganton
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $404/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,131,232
- Annual tax amount: $7,275
- Date on market: 3/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 88 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Exchange,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2025 | Sold | $1,440,000-9.9%$404/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4231336 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2025 | Price change | $1,599,000-5.9%$449/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4231336 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Price change | $1,699,000-4.3%$477/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4231336 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2025 | Price change | $1,775,000-4%$498/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4231336 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,849,000+1580.9%$519/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4231336 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2019 | Sold | $110,000-78.8%$31/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2017 | Sold | $520,000$146/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #18945 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,275 -0.7% | $1,133,659 +0.2% |
| 2024 | $7,328 | $1,131,232 |
| 2023 | $7,328 +40.9% | $1,131,232 +71.3% |
| 2022 | $5,199 +1.4% | $660,271 +1.3% |
| 2021 | $5,125 +0.1% | $651,541 |
| 2020 | $5,121 -38% | $651,541 +25% |
| 2019 | $8,254 +120% | $521,383 +9.8% |
| 2018 | $3,751 +2.3% | $474,716 +0.2% |
| 2017 | $3,666 | $473,846 |
| 2016 | $3,666 +0.1% | $473,846 |
| 2015 | $3,663 | $473,846 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28655
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oak Hill ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.4 mi
- 7/10Table Rock MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 4/10Freedom HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oak Hill
- 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.
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