This exquisite lakefront home offers breathtaking Blue Ridge and long water views, creating a serene backdrop for luxurious living. The main level features an open great room with cathedral ceilings, a gas log fireplace, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The chef's kitchen is a highlight, complete with a Thermador 6-burner cooktop, wall oven, large island, and adjacent laundry for convenience. The dining area seamlessly connects to a screened porch, ideal for outdoor meals while soaking in the views. The main primary suite offers a private retreat with an ensuite bath, while a second bedroom and full hallway bath complete the main level. The lower level boasts two additional bedrooms, a hall bath, a spacious family room with a wet bar, and an exercise room. Outside, you'll enjoy the stone patio with a firepit that is perfect for relaxation, while the fenced pet area and koi pond add charm to the landscape. The property also includes a UTV/golf cart garage or basement workshop. Reach the lake via the cart path or stone steps and enjoy the covered dock with lift. Additional features include a 2 car garage, radon mitigation system and full-house generator for peace of mind. See aerial sky tour at https://tours.3amvirtualmedia.com/tours/4EDXNReL3?mls=1
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$1,800,000
493 Dockside Dr, Nebo, NC 28761
4beds
3,858sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2015
1.2 Acres Lot
$1,811,600 Zestimate®
$467/sqft
$5,072 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,811,600
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Polly Leadbetter polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com,
Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
Bought with:
Pat Pinkerton
RE/MAX Living
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4305431
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Dining area
- Level: Main
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
Family room
- Features: Wet Bar
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Basement Garage Door,Basement Shop,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,746
- Total interior livable area: 3,858 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,746
- Finished area below ground: 2,112
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Golf Cart Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Additional 143sf lower garage for golf cart/UTV
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Dock, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake James
Lot
- Size: 1.2 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 172300564727
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts and Crafts
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Details
- Builder name: Cottonwood Development
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Lake Access, Picnic Area, Walking Trails
- Security: Radon Mitigation System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: The Arbor at Lake James
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $900 annually
- HOA name: First Service Residential
- HOA phone: 855-546-9642
Location
- Region: Nebo
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $467/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $948,040
- Annual tax amount: $6,333
- Date on market: 9/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Sold | $1,800,000-5%$467/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4305431 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000+802.4%$491/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4305431 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2011 | Sold | $210,000$54/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,333 | $948,040 |
| 2024 | $6,333 | $948,040 |
| 2023 | $6,333 +22.5% | $948,040 +24.3% |
| 2022 | $5,171 | $762,650 |
| 2021 | $5,171 -1.5% | $762,650 |
| 2020 | $5,247 -98.7% | $762,650 +22.7% |
| 2017 | $404,293 +9900% | $621,510 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $4,043 | $596,510 +231.4% |
| 2014 | $4,043 +251.1% | $180,000 |
| 2013 | $1,152 | $180,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $180,000 |
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Neighborhood: 28761
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Nebo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10East McDowell Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 2/10McDowell High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nebo
- Middle: East McDowell
- 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.
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