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Forest Lake Heights Homes for Sale

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No homes currently availableNebo, NC

Community 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
Popular Features
Lake ViewsBoat Docks And SlipsLarge DecksWooded Lots

* Based on what we noticed in listing details.

Architecture & Style

TypeSingle Family
StyleTraditional
QualityMixed
Built1955–2000
Avg Lot0.95 ac
Garages36%
Basements71%
Waterfront50%
  • 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

Asheville45 min
Downtown Marionabout 10 miles
Lake James State Parkminutes away
  • 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

Elementary

Nebo

Middle

East McDowell

High

McDowell

* Based on what we noticed in listing details.

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Lots and Land in Forest Lake Heights

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.

Elementary
Nebo
Middle
East McDowell
High
McDowell
These are typical school assignments. Attendance isn't guaranteed based on address. Please verify with the district.

Recently Sold Properties

Showing 14 sold properties

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%