Gorgeous 2025 move-in ready custom built home with brand-new, deeded boat slip on Lake James! Featured in The Arbor, one of Lake James' most cherished gated communities, this home has stunning up close year round mountain views framed by lush green forest. Clean, sophisticated design and upscale mountain elegance combine for this truly unique lake community home. With absolute attention to detail, upgraded finishes and superior craftsmanship this one of a kind home is designed to be bathed in light. With expansive windows, 8 foot glass doors, and 10 foot ceilings you’ll feel like you’re truly living in the forest. And upscale Allure siding with Sherwin Williams paint inside and out deliver superior all weather protection. The open concept great room features an oversized ‘Biltmore’ wood burning fireplace and 12 foot Pella sliding glass doors that open the room to full length decks with stunning views. There’s 3 more decks below and one already plumbed for a hot tub. A large green yard complete with fire pit, BBQ, and picnic area lends itself to long evenings and easy conversation. Wide plank Chesapeake oak floors, Medallion cabinetry, and leathered quartz with Kohler fixtures give the home a bright and polished feel that’s modern yet cozy. The gourmet kitchen has an oversized mountain view and features a baker's oven, butler’s pantry with sink, wine cooler and oversized pantry cabinets. The spacious primary suite has recessed ceiling, private balcony access, and a custom closet with window seat, while the spa like ensuite includes a three head shower designed for both comfort and function. Guest rooms provide deep closets, built ins, and a direct balcony access. Guest bath features a cast iron tub and spa style shower. An oversized two car garage with easy level drive opens to the mudroom making unloading items easy. A separate approximately 400 square foot studio with private exterior access offers endless options. Perfect for guests, it sleeps 4 with bunkbeds and corner beds or could easily be game room, home office, or art studio. It has a full bath, vanity, sitting area and large walk-in closet. There is also direct access to an unfinished conditioned area that provides over 300 sq. ft of additional storage area as well as a work area. Recent enhancements include brand new boat docks with electricity and water, along with fiber optic for high-speed internet. Short term rentals are allowed. The Arbor at Lake James is a premier active-lifestyle community offering miles of hiking trails, lakefront community space with direct lake access, a pavilion with a large fireplace, and optional boat storage for an additional fee.
Active
Price cut: $49K (7/19)
$850,000
217 Sycamore Dr, Nebo, NC 28761
3beds
2,175sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2025
0.63 Acres Lot
$832,200 Zestimate®
$391/sqft
$142/mo HOA
What's special
Expansive windowsWine coolerOpen concept great roomMedallion cabinetryOversized pantry cabinets
- 157 days
- 1,207
- 87
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Listed by:
Bryan Jones bryan@lakejames.com,
Keller Williams Unified,
Fletcher Edens,
Keller Williams Unified
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4364712
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bonus room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Dining area
- Level: Main
Great room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Other - See Remarks
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,724
- Total interior livable area: 2,175 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,724
- Finished area below ground: 451
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Other - See Remarks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
- Waterfront features: Boat Slip – Community, Boat Slip (Deed), Boat Slip (Deed) (Off Site), Paddlesport Launch Site - Community
- Body of water: Lake James
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Features: Level, Wooded, Views
Living quarters
- Secondary features: Room w/ Private Bath,Separate Entrance,Separate Living Quarters,Other - See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 172300155033
- Zoning: McDowell
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Stone, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2025
Details
- Builder name: Tom Myrick
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Storage, Gated, Lake Access, Picnic Area, Recreation Area, RV Storage, Walking Trails
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System
- Subdivision: The Arbor at Lake James
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,700 annually
- HOA name: First Service Residential
Location
- Region: Nebo
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $391/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $832,180
- Annual tax amount: $3,200
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 157 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$832,200
$791,000 - $874,000
$3,008/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2026 | Price change | $850,000-5.5%$391/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000-9.9%$413/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Listing removed | $998,000$459/sqft |
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| 9/1/2025 | Price change | $998,000-5%$459/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+2233.3%$483/sqft |
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| 9/16/2022 | Sold | $45,000-13.5%$21/sqft |
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| 9/7/2011 | Sold | $52,000$24/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,200 +49.8% | $479,030 +49.8% |
| 2024 | $2,137 +326.5% | $319,870 +326.5% |
| 2023 | $501 -1.5% | $75,000 |
| 2022 | $509 | $75,000 |
| 2021 | $509 -1.5% | $75,000 |
| 2020 | $516 -98.9% | $75,000 |
| 2017 | $48,788 +9900% | $75,000 |
| 2016 | $488 | -- |
| 2014 | $488 +1.7% | $75,000 |
| 2013 | $480 | $75,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $75,000 |
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Neighborhood: 28761
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: McDowell
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.




