Bear Cliff Homes for Sale
5 homesgated community
Community Highlights
- Gated setting on the north side of Lake James with direct proximity to Bear Creek Marina.
- Broad price spread that includes both buildable acreage lots and custom waterfront homes.
- Frequent mountain and water views, with several properties offering dock access or dock potential.
- Low-density layout with many wooded homesites and multi-acre parcels.
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lake James boating and paddling · Pisgah National Forest trail access · Fonta Flora regional trail system
Lake James access is centered on nearby Bear Creek Marina, leased slips, and private-dock potential on select waterfront parcels.
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Open Floor Plans
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Hardwood Floors
- Fireplaces
- Covered Porches And Decks
- Main Level Primary Suites
- Basement Lower Levels
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
Blue Ridge foothills along Lake James
- Bear Creek Marina
- Lake James State Park
- Fonta Flora trail corridor
- Pisgah National Forest
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lots and Land in Bear Cliff
Bear Cliff is a gated Lake James neighborhood where the defining backdrop is equal parts water, mountain ridge, and wooded acreage.
Community Highlights
Bear Cliff is a gated Lake James neighborhood where the defining backdrop is equal parts water, mountain ridge, and wooded acreage. The community stands out for its range: interior homesites begin at accessible price points, while waterfront custom homes and view-focused residences push well past the seven-figure mark. Across the neighborhood, marketing consistently centers on Lake James access, mountain panoramas, and the easy connection to Bear Creek Marina.
The built inventory is shaped by custom lake-and-mountain design rather than tract housing. Closed residential sales span homes built from 2005 through 2023, with many emphasizing open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplaces, covered porches or decks, and main-level primary suites. Waterfront homes command the clearest premium, with residential properties on the water averaging well above inland sales, and the strongest prices clustering along Lake Crest Drive. Basements are common in the steeper or view-oriented homes, while garages appear in most built residences even though the broader subdivision mix includes many undeveloped lots.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Bear Cliff’s lifestyle is tied to Lake James more than to a long list of internal clubhouse amenities. Bear Creek Marina is repeatedly framed as the neighborhood’s social and recreational anchor, with waterfront dining, fuel, and leased boat slips close enough for a short drive or golf-cart trip from many addresses. Select waterfront homes and lots include private docks or dock potential, while interior properties often trade direct shoreline for larger acreage, wooded privacy, and mountain-facing homesites.
Natural features do much of the work here. Dale’s Creek appears in multiple property descriptions, and many homesites highlight wooded terrain, mature trees, and views toward Shortoff Mountain, Dobson’s Knob, and the Blue Ridge. Lot sizes vary widely, from compact townhome parcels in Bear Cliff Village to multi-acre custom home sites, but the overall impression is low-density and outdoors-oriented rather than tightly built.
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. Prices have increased 387%. 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 464 Lakecrest Drive 4 bed3 bath | Mar 16 2026 | $1.75M | 143 | 🎯100% | 4086 sq ft | $428 |
6 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 62 N Bear Cliff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Aug 29 2025 | $650,000 | 202 | 🎯100% | 1925 sq ft | $338 |
 SOLD 284 Bear Cliff Circle 53 | Aug 28 2025 | $68,000 | 395 | 83% | — | — |
9 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 452 Lake Crest Drive 3 4 bed3 bath | Nov 4 2024 | $2.16M | 68 | 98% | 3036 sq ft | $713 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD V L 54 Bear Cliff Circle | Aug 29 2023 | $43,000 | 216 | 90% | — | — |
6 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 151 Cedar Ridge Drive | Feb 22 2023 | $32,000 | 1632 | 82% | — | — |
 SOLD 99999 Bear Cliff Circle 51 | Feb 14 2023 | $65,500 | 981 | 87% | — | — |
 SOLD Tbd Cedar Ridge Drive 3 bed3 bath | Feb 13 2023 | $1.57M | 34 | 69% | 3851 sq ft | $409 |
 SOLD 99999 Bear Cliff Circle 53 | Feb 1 2023 | $74,000 | 72 | 🎯100% | — | — |
 SOLD 468 Lake Crest Drive 1 | Jan 31 2023 | $420,000 | 29 | 94% | — | — |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 128 Cedar Ridge Drive 21 | Sep 12 2022 | $77,000 | 244 | 93% | — | — |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD Lot 66 Bear Cliff Circle | Jul 11 2022 | $69,000 | 459 | 97% | — | — |
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 SOLD 1552 Bear Cliff Drive 20 | Feb 22 2022 | $85,000 | 423 | 99% | — | — |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD V L Bear Cliff Circle 63 | Oct 5 2021 | $52,000 | 82 | 83% | — | — |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 155 Bear Cliff Circle 3 bed3 bath | Jun 25 2021 | $685,000 | 65 | 🎯100% | 2728 sq ft | $251 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 000 Bear Cliff Circle 64 | Jan 27 2021 | $65,000 | 89 | 87% | — | — |
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 SOLD 559 Graystone Drive 14 | Oct 22 2020 | $195,000 | 48 | 98% | — | — |
 SOLD 39 Bear Cliff Village Drive 4 bed3 bath | Aug 27 2020 | $267,000 | 177 | 95% | 2143 sq ft | $125 |
11 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 9999 Cedar Ridge Drive 8 | Sep 9 2019 | $272,000 | 338 | 85% | — | — |
 SOLD Lot 47 Graystone Drive | Aug 6 2019 | $5,000 | 344 | 25% | — | — |
 SOLD 138 Bear Cliff Village Drive 4 bed3 bath | Jul 18 2019 | $250,000 | 33 | 🎯117% | 2143 sq ft | $117 |
 SOLD Lot 10 Lake Crest Drive 10 Phase V | Jul 11 2019 | $90,000 | 328 | 90% | — | — |
 SOLD Lot 10 Cedar Ridge Drive | Jun 27 2019 | $195,000 | 148 | 93% | — | — |
6 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 312 Graystone Drive 3 bed3 bath | Dec 5 2018 | $540,000 | 402 | 96% | 3840 sq ft | $141 |
 SOLD Lot 1 Lake Crest Drive | Nov 8 2018 | $210,000 | 1634 | 86% | — | — |
 SOLD Lot 1 Lake Crest Drive | Nov 8 2018 | $210,000 | 1634 | 89% | — | — |
 SOLD 468 Lake Crest Drive Drive | Nov 8 2018 | $210,000 | 1634 | 89% | — | — |
7 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD Lot 4 Bear Cliff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Mar 27 2018 | $408,000 | 207 | 98% | 2200 sq ft | $185 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 154 Bear Cliff Village Dr 4 bed3 bath | Oct 2 2017 | $181,000 | 361 | 95% | 2143 sq ft | $84 |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 165 Bear Cliff Village Drive 6A 4 bed3 bath | Jun 22 2017 | $194,000 | 365 | 98% | 2143 sq ft | $91 |
464 Lakecrest Drive
$1,750,000
62 N Bear Cliff Drive
$650,000
284 Bear Cliff Circle 53
$68,000
452 Lake Crest Drive 3
$2,164,500
V L 54 Bear Cliff Circle
$43,000
151 Cedar Ridge Drive
$32,000
99999 Bear Cliff Circle 51
$65,500
Tbd Cedar Ridge Drive
$1,575,000
99999 Bear Cliff Circle 53
$74,000
468 Lake Crest Drive 1
$420,000
128 Cedar Ridge Drive 21
$77,000
Lot 66 Bear Cliff Circle
$69,000
1552 Bear Cliff Drive 20
$85,000
V L Bear Cliff Circle 63
$52,000
155 Bear Cliff Circle
$685,000
000 Bear Cliff Circle 64
$65,000
559 Graystone Drive 14
$195,000
39 Bear Cliff Village Drive
$267,000
9999 Cedar Ridge Drive 8
$272,000
Lot 47 Graystone Drive
$5,000
138 Bear Cliff Village Drive
$250,000
Lot 10 Lake Crest Drive 10 Phase V
$90,000
Lot 10 Cedar Ridge Drive
$195,000
312 Graystone Drive
$540,000
Lot 1 Lake Crest Drive
$210,000
Lot 1 Lake Crest Drive
$210,000
468 Lake Crest Drive Drive
$210,000
Lot 4 Bear Cliff Drive
$408,000
154 Bear Cliff Village Dr
$181,000
165 Bear Cliff Village Drive 6A
$194,000
Market Statistics
The Bear Cliff real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 216 days. With 6 active listings and 3 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$78,750
Average Price:$298,216.66
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.7
Avg Bathrooms:2.9
Avg Lot Size:2.27 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:6
Sold Last Year:3
Median Days to Sell:216 days
Community Info
Has HOA:No
Median Year Built:2007
New Construction:0%
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