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6521 Lake James Road

Marion, NC 28752

Active Listed 15 Days Price cut to $1,299,900 Sep 1, 2026 Listing ID CAR 313009457

$1,299,900
Est. $8,251/mo20% down · 7.125% · 30-yrAdjust
  • P&I$7,006
  • Taxes$812
  • Insurance$433

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$486/Sq Ft

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,677 sqft · $486/sqft

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,677 Sq Ft
$486/Sq Ft
2018 Built
7.66 acres Single Family Residence Listed Aug 19, 2026 Updated Sep 3, 2026 HOA None

Waterfront

WaterLake James

About This Home

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!

Property history

  1. Sep 1, 2026
    Price reduced $1,299,900 Active
    Was $1,325,000
  2. Aug 19, 2026
    Listed for sale $1,325,000 Active
    Listed 15 Days
  3. Jan 27, 2026
    Sold $1,275,000 Closed
    Listed $1,320,000 · Aug 23, 2024 522 days on market
    Previously sold for $1,275,000
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  1. Jan 23, 2026
    Sold $1,275,000 Closed
    Listed $1,320,000 · Aug 23, 2024 518 days on market
    Previously sold for $1,275,000
  2. Dec 10, 2025
    Went pending $1,320,000 Pending
    Active -> Pending
  3. Sep 24, 2025
    Price reduced $1,320,000 Closed
    Was $1,395,000
  4. Aug 23, 2024
    Previously listed $1,320,000 Closed
  5. Aug 1, 2022
    Sold $1,280,000 Closed
    Listed $1,380,000 · Mar 29, 2022 125 days on market
    Previously sold for $1,280,000
  6. Mar 29, 2022
    Previously listed $1,380,000 Closed

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Heat Pump
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Wood
Main Level Sq Ft
2317
Room Count
1
Upper Level Sq Ft
360
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Full Baths
2
Main Level Half Baths
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Total Bathrooms
3
Laundry Features
  • Main Level
Interior Features
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
  • Split Bedroom
Main Level Garage
Yes
Fireplace Features
  • Living Room

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Arts and Crafts
Construction Type
Site Built

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • 1 Story/F.R.O.G.
Above Grade Finished Area
2677

Parking And Garage

Open Parking
true
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage
Open Parking Spaces
4

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Exterior Features
  • Fire Pit
  • Hot Tub
Construction Materials
  • Fiber Cement
  • Stone Veneer
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Rear Porch
  • Screened

Lot And Land

Fencing
  • Back Yard
Lot Features
  • Cleared
  • Green Area
  • Private
  • Rolling Slope
  • Wooded
  • Views
Lot Size Acres
7.66
Lot Size Units
Acres
Other Structures
  • Outbuilding

Basement And Foundation

Foundation Details
  • Crawl Space

Waterfront And View

View
  • Mountain(s)
  • Water
  • Year Round
Waterfront Features
  • Other - See Remarks

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Water Source
  • Well

Financial Information

City Taxes Paid To
No City Taxes Paid

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoning
Res
Subject To Ccrs
Yes

Listed by Ameliah Davidson (828-777-7072) · GreyBeard Realty (828-298-1540)

Location

Address
6521 Lake James Road
City
Marion, NC 28752
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