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705 Waters Edge Drive

Nebo, NC 28761

Active 1 day on market Listing ID CAR 313467686

$2,399,000

Est. $13,874/mo See my rate

$492/Sq Ft

4 bd · 4 ba · 4,879 sqft · $492/sqft

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,879 Sq Ft
$492/Sq Ft
2004 Built
.89 acres Single Family Residence The Arbor At Lake James Listed Aug 25, 2026 Updated Aug 25, 2026 HOA $995/yr

Waterfront

WaterLake James

HOA & Association

Dues$995/yrMonthly≈ $83/mo

About This Home

Discover the best of Lake James living in this beautifully maintained waterfront home offering stunning mountain and lake views from nearly every room. Designed for easy entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the open floor plan features two bedrooms on the main level, including a spacious primary suite with double vanities, soaking tub and oversized shower. The dining area flows seamlessly into the kitchen with island, large pantry, and abundant cabinetry.

A convenient laundry room offers additional cabinetry and a sink. In the great room, a two-sided gas fireplace creates a focal point and connects the interior to the outdoor living spaces. Ash hardwood floors throughout main level.

Step onto the covered deck and enjoy the spectacular views. The finished lower level expands the living space with a game area, family room, second full kitchen, two additional bedrooms, and a hall bath. An additional den or potential fifth bedroom with its own full bath provides flexible accommodations for guests.

A large storage area offers excellent potential for an office, hobby space, or additional storage. Speakers throughout the home add to the entertainment experience, with plenty of storage to keep everything organized. With an gentle walk to the water, gazebo, and two-slip dock, enjoying the lake is easy.

One slip is covered and equipped with a lift, the second is uncovered. there is also a separate jet ski dock. Dock is equipped with tv hookup, speakers, power and water via pump from the lake.

Gather around the fire pit after a day on the lake or enjoy the views from the gazebo with its durable metal roof. The low-maintenance Hardie board exterior and two-car garage with workshop area make ownership easy. Short-term rentals are allowed providing and income generation-rental history is available.

Furnishings, boat, and kayaks are negotiable, making this an exceptional opportunity to enjoy Lake James immediately. The Arbor is a quiet gated community jut 15 minutes from Marion NC where you can go for shopping , dining and entertainment. The Arbor community also features walking trails, a lakeside picnic pavilion and boat storage area.

Short drive to to hiking and biking trails in Pisgah NF and Fonta Flora State Trail.

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Central
  • Electric
  • Forced Air
  • Heat Pump
  • Propane
Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Slate
  • Tile
  • Wood
Sqftmain
2501
Roomcount
14
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
0
Sqftgarage
555
Bedroommain
2
Fullbathmain
2
Halfbathmain
0
Door Features
  • Insulated Door(s)
  • Sliding Doors
Half Bathrooms
0
Bedroombasement
2
Total Bathrooms
4
Window Features
  • Insulated Window(s)
  • Window Treatments
Fullbathbasement
2
Laundry Features
  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Level
  • Sink
  • Washer Hookup
Sqftunheatedmain
555
Interior Features
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Garden Tub
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
Mainlevelgarageyn
1
Security Features
  • Security System
  • Smoke Detector(s)
Sqftunheatedtotal
612
Fireplace Features
  • Gas
  • Gas Log
  • Living Room
  • See Through
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
4879
Sqftunheatedbasement
57

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Traditional

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
2501
Below Grade Finished Area
2378

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Driveway
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Faces Front

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Exterior Features
  • Fire Pit
  • Dock - Floating
Construction Materials
  • Fiber Cement
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Rear Porch

Lot And Land

Lot Features
  • Rolling Slope
  • Wooded
  • Views
  • Waterfront
Lot Size Acres
0.893
Lot Size Units
Acres
Horse Amenities
  • None
Other Structures
  • None

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Daylight
  • Exterior Entry
  • Finished
  • Full
  • Interior Entry
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Out Access
Foundation Details
  • Basement

Waterfront And View

View
  • Long Range
  • Mountain(s)
  • Water
  • Year Round
Waterfront Features
  • Covered structure
  • Dock
  • Personal Watercraft Lift

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Utilities
  • Electricity Connected
  • Fiber Optics
  • Underground Power Lines
  • Underground Utilities
  • Wired Internet Available
Water Source
  • Well

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
No City Taxes Paid
Hoasubjecttodues
Mandatory
Proposedspecialassessmentyn
0

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
R

Listed by Polly Leadbetter (828-443-5407) · Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James (828-584-9999)

Location

Address
705 Waters Edge Drive
City
Nebo, NC 28761
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Schools

Elementary
Unspecified
Middle
East McDowell
High
McDowell

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

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