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6521 Lake James Road

Marion, NC 28752

Closed Closed Jan 23, 2026 Price cut to $1,320,000 Sep 24, 2025 Listing ID CAR 220723976

$1,275,000

$476/Sq Ft

Sold

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,677 sqft · $476/sqft

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,677 Sq Ft
$476/Sq Ft
2018 Built
7.66 acres Single Family Residence Listed Aug 23, 2024 Updated Jan 27, 2026 HOA None

Waterfront

WaterLake James

About This Home

Stunning long water & mtn views surround this private, gated estate at Lake James. The winding driveway leads to a gorgeous perch, an oversized, front porch, w/ vaulted tongue-in-grove ceiling, miles of Lake James water in front of you & the cozy firepit & outdoor living space designed for enjoying the view. Entering the home, you'll immediate notice Dobson's Knob rising in the distance through the back windows, the magnificent stone fireplace that reaches to the soaring ceiling, spacious screened porch, well-appointed kitchen, and enough space for the whole family & friends to congregate.

The home has 3 bedrooms, an office, and flexible space above the garage. This private 7.6+ ac.

oasis, known as the Lake James Escape, is in a successful rental program that families rave about. Located right across the street from Black Bear access & Bear Creek Marina, makes enjoying Lake James boating & water sports easy. No HOA!

Property history

  1. Aug 19, 2026
    Listed for sale $1,325,000 Active
    Jan 23, 2026
  2. Jan 27, 2026
    Sold $1,275,000 Closed
    Listed $1,320,000 · Aug 23, 2024 522 days on market
    Previously sold for $1,275,000
  3. Jan 23, 2026
    Sold $1,275,000 Closed
    Listed $1,320,000 · Aug 23, 2024 518 days on market
    Previously sold for $1,275,000
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  1. Dec 10, 2025
    Went pending $1,320,000 Pending
    Active -> Pending
  2. Sep 24, 2025
    Price reduced $1,320,000 Closed
    Was $1,395,000
  3. Aug 23, 2024
    Previously listed $1,320,000 Closed
  4. Aug 1, 2022
    Sold $1,280,000 Closed
    Listed $1,380,000 · Mar 29, 2022 125 days on market
    Previously sold for $1,280,000
  5. Mar 29, 2022
    Previously listed $1,380,000 Closed

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Heat Pump
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Wood
Sqftmain
2317
Roomcount
11
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
360
Bedroommain
3
Fullbathmain
2
Halfbathmain
1
Door Features
  • Sliding Doors
Half Bathrooms
1
Total Bathrooms
3
Window Features
  • Insulated Window(s)
  • Window Treatments
Laundry Features
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Level
Interior Features
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
Mainlevelgarageyn
1
Sqftunheatedtotal
0
Fireplace Features
  • Gas Log
  • Gas Vented
  • Great Room
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
2677

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Rustic

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • 1 Story/F.R.O.G.
Above Grade Finished Area
2677
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Parking And Garage

Open Parking
true
Parking Features
  • Driveway
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Faces Front
  • Parking Space(s)
Open Parking Spaces
2

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Exterior Features
  • Fire Pit
  • Hot Tub
Construction Materials
  • Fiber Cement
  • Stone Veneer
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Rear Porch
  • Side Porch

Lot And Land

Fencing
  • Fenced
Lot Features
  • Cleared
  • Hilly
  • Level
  • Private
  • Sloped
  • Wooded
  • Views
Lot Size Acres
7.66
Lot Size Units
Acres
Other Structures
  • Shed(s)

Basement And Foundation

Foundation Details
  • Crawl Space

Waterfront And View

View
  • Long Range
  • Mountain(s)
  • Water
  • Winter
  • Year Round
Waterfront Features
  • Other - See Remarks

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Utilities
  • Propane
  • Underground Power Lines
Water Source
  • Well

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
No City Taxes Paid

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
R-1

Listed by Bryan Jones (828-773-5398) · Keller Williams Unified (704-799-3700)

Location

Address
6521 Lake James Road
City
Marion, NC 28752
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Schools

Elementary
Unspecified
Middle
Unspecified
High
McDowell

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

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