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$599,000

653 Lakeview Dr N, Marion, NC 28752

4beds

2,100sqft

$3,521/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1987

10 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$285/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Just a hop and a skip from beautiful Lake James, this unique 10-acre retreat offers unmatched privacy and direct access to nature. Bordering 38± acres of NC Wildlife Game Lands that connect to the North Fork of the Catawba River, it’s a dream come true for hunters, preppers’s, and anyone who craves an off-the-grid lifestyle while only minutes from downtown Marion. The charming log cabin is tucked deep into the woods and accompanied by multiple outbuildings for storage, workshop space, or self-sufficiency projects. A tranquil stream meanders through the property, adding to the peaceful, secluded feel. Whether you’re seeking a hunting camp, a survivalist’s haven, or a quiet escape from the world, this property delivers the rare combination of natural beauty, privacy, and proximity to Lake James.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom s

Level: Upper

Bedroom s

Level: Upper

Bedroom s

Level: Basement

Bedroom s

Level: Basement

Bathroom half

Level: Main

Bathroom full

Level: Upper

Bathroom full

Level: Basement

Den

Level: Basement

Dining area

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Basement

Laundry

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

Ductless, Propane, Wood Stove

Cooling

Ductless, Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Kitchen

Features

Kitchen Island
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,260
Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,260
Finished area below ground: 840

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway
Carport spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch
Waterfront features: Creek/Stream

Lot

Size: 10 Acres
Features: Adjoins Forest, Private, Wooded

Details

Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
Additional parcels included: 1713-16-8724
Parcel number: 171300260403
Zoning: >=5<=25 AC 0130
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cabin
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Log, Stone Veneer, Vinyl

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1987

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Installed
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Marion
Elevation: 1000 Feet

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $285/sqft
Tax assessed value: $225,020
Annual tax amount: $1,321
Date on market: 8/10/2025
Cumulative days on market: 359 days
Road surface type: Gravel, Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/2/2026	Price change	$599,000-11.3%$285/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4290647 Report a problem
11/10/2025	Price change	$675,000-15.5%$321/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4290647 Report a problem
8/11/2025	Listed for sale	$799,000$380/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4290647 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,321	$189,320
2024	$1,321	$189,320
2023	$1,321 +17%	$189,320 +18.7%
2022	$1,129 +2.9%	$159,480
2021	$1,097 -1.4%	$159,480
2020	$1,113 -98.4%	$159,480 +48.2%
2017	$68,912 +9900%	$107,590
2016	$689	$107,590
2014	$689 +5%	$107,590
2013	$656	$107,590
2012	--	$107,590

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 28752

Getting around

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Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
North Cove Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 4.2 mi
3/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
2/10
McDowell High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: North Cove
Middle: West 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.