Come stay awhile in this beautifully maintained home, ideally situated just a stone’s throw from Lake James and directly across the road from Bear Creek Marina. Offering spectacular mountain and lake views from nearly every window, this home perfectly captures the beauty and tranquility of the surrounding landscape. Step inside and fall in love with the inviting open floor plan, where vaulted ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and a spacious kitchen island create the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining. Thoughtfully positioned bedrooms provide privacy and beautiful mountain views, while the impressive primary suite features an oversized shower and generous walk-in closet. The upper-level bonus room offers endless possibilities as an additional den, workout space, office, or flex room. Outside, unwind on the back porch in the private hot tub, gather around the firepit, or simply take in the breathtaking lake views as eagles and ospreys occasionally soar overhead. With Bear Creek Marina directly across the road, boating, fishing, and all your favorite lake activities are right at your fingertips. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful mountain retreat, a lake getaway, or a home made for entertaining, this truly exceptional property offers it all!
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Price cut: $25.1K (9/1)
$1,299,900
6521 Lake James Rd, Marion, NC 28752
3beds
2,677sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2018
7.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$486/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful mountain viewsBreathtaking lake viewsVaulted ceilingsUpper-level bonus roomOversized showerSpacious kitchen islandGenerous walk-in closet
- 48 days
- 1,026
- 98
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Listed by:
Ameliah Davidson ameliah@greybeardrealty.com,
GreyBeard Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4414522
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,677
- Total interior livable area: 2,677 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,677
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: 1 Story/F.R.O.G.
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Other - See Remarks
- Body of water: Lake James
Lot
- Size: 7.66 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Green Area, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 171400913810
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts and Crafts
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Stone Veneer
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Marion
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $486/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $944,090
- Annual tax amount: $6,590
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Price change | $1,299,900-1.9%$486/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4414522 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,325,000+3.9%$495/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4414522 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Sold | $1,275,000-3.4%$476/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4174810 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,320,000-5.4%$493/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4174810 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listing removed | $1,395,000$521/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4174810 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000-6.7%$521/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4174810 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+16.8%$558/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4174810 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2022 | Sold | $1,280,000-7.2%$478/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3839021 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2022 | Contingent | $1,380,000$516/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3839021 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,380,000$516/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3839021 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2022 | Pending sale | $1,380,000$516/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3839021 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2022 | Contingent | $1,380,000$516/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3839021 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,380,000+407.4%$516/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3839021 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2006 | Sold | $272,000$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,590 | $944,090 |
| 2024 | $6,590 | $944,090 |
| 2023 | $6,590 +27.9% | $944,090 +29.8% |
| 2022 | $5,151 +2.9% | $727,570 |
| 2021 | $5,006 -1.4% | $727,570 |
| 2020 | $5,078 -96.5% | $727,570 +223.4% |
| 2017 | $144,113 +9900% | $225,000 |
| 2016 | $1,441 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,441 +5% | $225,000 |
| 2013 | $1,372 | $225,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $225,000 |
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