Forest Lake Heights Homes for Sale
No homesCommunity Highlights
- Lake James setting with both waterfront and water-view homes
- Community boat ramp access and multiple listings with private docks or boat slips
- Wooded homesites that average just under an acre
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Lake Views
- Basements
- Decks
- Granite Countertops
- Stone Fireplaces
- Private Docks Or Slips
- Wooded Lots
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
western North Carolina foothills
- Lake James State Park
- Bear Creek Marina
- Whippoorwill Farm and Fonta Flora Brewery
- downtown Marion
- Black Mountain
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Nearby Schools
Nebo
East McDowell
McDowell
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Forest Lake Heights is one of the more established Lake James pockets in Nebo, with a small inventory, larger wooded homesites, and a mix of waterfront addresses and elevated properties that look across the water toward the mountains. Most of the homes here lean into the setting: decks, porches, stone fireplaces, and view-filled living spaces show up again and again, giving the neighborhood a distinctly lake-oriented character without feeling overbuilt.
Community Highlights
Homes in Forest Lake Heights span from mid-century cottages to late-20th-century lake houses, with construction years in the available records running from 1955 to 2000. The neighborhood's strongest appeal is its direct relationship to Lake James. Some properties sit on the water or in Morgan''s Cove, while others are set back on wooded ridges with seasonal lake views, mountain outlooks, or deeded access to private docks and boat slips. Even when a home is technically off-water, the language around boat ramps, golf-cart access to docks, and quick launch points is a defining part of the community identity.
Large outdoor living areas are a recurring theme. Wraparound and multi-level decks, screened porches, covered porches, patios, and fire-pit areas appear throughout the listings, often paired with wooded lots that soften the spacing between homes. Basements are also common here, which fits the rolling terrain and gives many homes extra storage, recreation space, or room to expand.
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 declined 18%. There's typically room for negotiation on price.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last 12 monthsRecently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() SOLD 1224 Forest Lake Heights Drive 3 bed2 bath | Mar 16 2026 | $660,000 | 105 | 94% | 2430 sq ft | $272 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 1181 Forest Lake Heights Drive 3 bed2 bath | Oct 16 2025 | $800,000 | 109 | 91% | 2189 sq ft | $365 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 1224 Forest Lake Heights Drive 3 bed2 bath | May 30 2024 | $485,000 | 237 | 97% | 2436 sq ft | $199 |
6 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 170 Forest Lake Heights Drive | Nov 28 2023 | $33,000 | 274 | 94% | — | — |
2+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 1367 Forest Lake Heights Drive 3 bed3 bath | Nov 19 2021 | $660,000 | 49 | 84% | 1605 sq ft | $411 |
3+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 139 Summertime Dr 2 bed2 bath | Jul 30 2018 | $350,000 | 95 | 90% | 2286 sq ft | $153 |
9 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 1274 Forest Lake Heights Dr 4 bed3 bath | Oct 13 2017 | $475,000 | 128 | 95% | 1869 sq ft | $254 |
![]() SOLD 1274 Forest Lake Heights Drive 9,10, DL3 4 bed3 bath | Oct 13 2017 | $475,000 | 127 | 95% | 1869 sq ft | $254 |
![]() SOLD 1274 Forest Lake Heights Drive 4 bed3 bath | Oct 13 2017 | $475,000 | 128 | 95% | 1869 sq ft | $254 |
![]() SOLD 1367 Forest Lake Heights 3 bed3 bath | Sep 21 2017 | $440,000 | 174 | 93% | 1753 sq ft | $251 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD Lot 11 Forest Lake Heights | Jul 20 2017 | $81,000 | 1047 | 90% | — | — |
8 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 91 Memory Lane 4 bed4 bath | Nov 18 2016 | $825,000 | 224 | 94% | 3989 sq ft | $207 |
![]() SOLD 91 Memory Lane 4 bed4 bath | Nov 18 2016 | $825,000 | 224 | 94% | 3989 sq ft | $207 |
8 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD Na Lot 3 Forest Lake Drive | Mar 4 2016 | $90,000 | 1410 | 67% | — | — |

1224 Forest Lake Heights Drive
$660,000

1181 Forest Lake Heights Drive
$800,000

1224 Forest Lake Heights Drive
$485,000

170 Forest Lake Heights Drive
$33,000

1367 Forest Lake Heights Drive
$660,000

139 Summertime Dr
$350,000

1274 Forest Lake Heights Dr
$475,000

1274 Forest Lake Heights Drive 9,10, DL3
$475,000

1274 Forest Lake Heights Drive
$475,000

1367 Forest Lake Heights
$440,000

Lot 11 Forest Lake Heights
$81,000

91 Memory Lane
$825,000

91 Memory Lane
$825,000

Na Lot 3 Forest Lake Drive
$90,000
Market Statistics
The Forest Lake Heights real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 151 days. With 0 active listings and 2 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$660,000
Average Price:$527,600
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.4
Avg Bathrooms:2.8
Avg Lot Size:0.95 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:0
Sold Last Year:2
Median Days to Sell:151 days
Community Info
Median Year Built:1979
New Construction:0%





















