Bear Cliff Homes for Sale
1 homegated community
Community Highlights
- Gated north-shore Lake James setting with Bear Creek Marina adjacent to the community
- Large homesites averaging about 1.82 acres, with sales ranging from roughly 0.40 to 2.97 acres
- Frequent dock, boat-slip, and waterfront marketing tied to both lots and completed homes
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Fonta Flora Trail · Lake James State Park · Pisgah National Forest
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Lake Views
- Mountain Views
- Gated Entry
- Large Homesites
- Waterfront Or Water View Sites
- Dock Or Boat Slip Access
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
North side of Lake James near the Pisgah foothills
- Bear Creek Marina
- Lake James State Park
- Fonta Flora Trail
- Linville Gorge
- Pisgah National Forest
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lots and Land in Bear Cliff
Bear Cliff is a gated Lake James community where the defining inventory is not dense suburban housing, but mountain homesites with room to spread out and a direct visual connection to the water.
Bear Cliff is a gated Lake James community where the defining inventory is not dense suburban housing, but mountain homesites with room to spread out and a direct visual connection to the water. Most sales here have been residential lots, and that history gives the neighborhood a low-density, build-forward identity shaped by lake views, mountain views, and easy access to boating.
Community Highlights
Lots in Bear Cliff range from about 17,424 square feet to 129,373 square feet, with an average close to 79,148 square feet, or roughly 1.82 acres. Waterfront and water-view opportunities are a major part of the community’s appeal. Closed sales include interior lots, waterfront parcels with dock potential, and view sites marketed for build-ready terrain, including partially cleared or graded homesites. Cedar Ridge, Lake Crest, and Bear Cliff Circle recur in the sales history, especially for addresses centered on water access, long-range views, and larger homesites.
The small number of finished residences reinforces the community’s custom feel. A recent lakefront home sale highlighted 1.5 acres, a private dock, mountain-and-water views, and a bonus space over the garage, while the current active home is a 2023-built lake-view retreat with a finished basement and deeded boat slips reserved for a limited group of adjacent owners. Even when the offering is land rather than a completed house, the recurring theme is the same: Bear Cliff is oriented around the lake, the terrain, and the ability to shape a home around both.
These insights are based on listing details and are informational only; verify details for any specific property.
Market Trends
Buyers have more negotiating power. Properties may take longer to sell. There's typically room for negotiation on price.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last 12 months
Recently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SOLD Tbd Lake Crest Drive 14 | Jun 7 2024 | $43,500 | 145 | 87% | — | — |
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 SOLD Tbd Lake Crest Drive 12 | Mar 1 2024 | $58,000 | 47 | 89% | — | — |
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 SOLD Tbd Graystone Drive 45 | Nov 6 2023 | $76,000 | 264 | 90% | — | — |
 SOLD Tbd N Bear Cliff Drive | Sep 27 2023 | $70,000 | 224 | 89% | — | — |
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 SOLD Lot 40 Lake James Road | Mar 9 2023 | $31,500 | 187 | 90% | — | — |
 SOLD Lot 43 Cedar Ridge Drive | Feb 22 2023 | $40,000 | 42 | 68% | — | — |
 SOLD Tbd Bear Cliff Circle 57 | Feb 2 2023 | $70,000 | 83 | 89% | — | — |
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 SOLD V L 4 Cedar Ridge Drive | Apr 8 2022 | $275,000 | 746 | 83% | — | — |
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 SOLD 244 Cedar Rdg Road 3 bed2 bath | Nov 30 2021 | $1.09M | 61 | 🎯110% | 2019 sq ft | $540 |
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 SOLD 1193 Bear Cliff Drive 4 | Jun 15 2021 | $225,000 | 57 | 92% | — | — |
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 SOLD Lt 1 Lookout Pt Point Lot 1 Phase 2 | Feb 14 2020 | $110,000 | 290 | 79% | — | — |
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 SOLD 138 Bear Cliff Village Dr 4 bed3 bath | Aug 2 2016 | $175,432 | 181 | 89% | 2143 sq ft | $82 |
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 SOLD Lot 54 Bear Cliff | Nov 26 2012 | $14,000 | 132 | 94% | — | — |
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 SOLD Lot 68 Bear Cliff | Aug 9 2012 | $20,000 | 409 | 67% | — | — |
Tbd Lake Crest Drive 14
$43,500
Tbd Lake Crest Drive 12
$58,000
Tbd Graystone Drive 45
$76,000
Tbd N Bear Cliff Drive
$70,000
Lot 40 Lake James Road
$31,500
Lot 43 Cedar Ridge Drive
$40,000
Tbd Bear Cliff Circle 57
$70,000
V L 4 Cedar Ridge Drive
$275,000
244 Cedar Rdg Road
$1,090,000
1193 Bear Cliff Drive 4
$225,000
Lt 1 Lookout Pt Point Lot 1 Phase 2
$110,000
138 Bear Cliff Village Dr
$175,432
Lot 54 Bear Cliff
$14,000
Lot 68 Bear Cliff
$20,000
Market Statistics
The Bear Cliff real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 163 days. With 1 active listings and 0 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$1,449,000
Average Price:$1,449,000
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.3
Avg Bathrooms:2.7
Avg Lot Size:1.82 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:1
Sold Last Year:0
Median Days to Sell:163 days
Community Info
Has HOA:No
Median Year Built:2017
New Construction:0%
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