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653 Lakeview Drive

Marion, NC 28752

Active 351 days on market Listing ID CAR 284266552

$599,000

Est. $3,444/mo See my rate

$285/Sq Ft

4 bd · 2 ba · 2,100 sqft · $285/sqft

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$285/Sq Ft
1987 Built
10.00 acres Single Family Residence Listed Aug 10, 2025 Updated May 28, 2026 HOA None

About This Home

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.

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Ductless
  • Propane
  • Wood Stove
Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Wood
Sqftmain
840
Roomcount
13
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
420
Bedroommain
0
Bedroomlower
0
Bedroomthird
0
Bedroomupper
2
Fullbathmain
0
Halfbathmain
1
Fullbathlower
0
Fullbaththird
0
Fullbathupper
1
Halfbathlower
0
Halfbaththird
0
Halfbathupper
0
Half Bathrooms
1
Bedroombasement
2
Bedroomsecondlq
0
Total Bathrooms
3
Fullbathbasement
1
Fullbathsecondlq
0
Halfbathbasement
0
Halfbathsecondlq
0
Laundry Features
  • In Kitchen
Sqftunheatedmain
0
Interior Features
  • Kitchen Island
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Sqftunheatedlower
0
Sqftunheatedthird
0
Sqftunheatedtotal
0
Sqftunheatedupper
0
Fireplace Features
  • Wood Burning Stove
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
2100
Sqftunheatedbasement
0
Sqftsecondlivingquarters
0
Sqftsecondlivingquartershla
0

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Cabin

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • Two
Above Grade Finished Area
1260
Below Grade Finished Area
840

Parking And Garage

Carport Spaces
2
Carport Present
true
Parking Features
  • Detached Carport
  • Driveway

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Construction Materials
  • Log
  • Stone Veneer
  • Vinyl
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Rear Porch

Lot And Land

Lot Features
  • Adjoins Forest
  • Private
  • Creek/Stream
  • Wooded
Lot Size Acres
10
Lot Size Units
Acres
Other Structures
  • Barn(s)
  • Outbuilding
  • Shed(s)
  • Workshop

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Full
  • Walk-Out Access
  • Walk-Up Access
Foundation Details
  • Basement

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Water Source
  • Well

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
No City Taxes Paid

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
>=5<=25 AC 0130

Listed by Tami Newman (828-925-1130) · ERA Live Moore (828-659-3100)

Location

Address
653 Lakeview Drive
City
Marion, NC 28752
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Schools

Elementary
North Cove
Middle
West McDowell
High
McDowell

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

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