6521 Lake James Road, Marion, NC 28752 - Photo 1

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$1,275,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

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!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 6521 Lake James Rd

General

Sold For: $1,275,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
MLS ID: 4174810
Added to Site: 551 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Gas Vented, Great Room, Gas Log, Gas Vented, Great Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Main - Full Baths: 2
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level

Additional Information

Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator

Exterior

Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front, Parking Space(s)

Location

County: McDowell
Driving Directions: Driveway directly across from Black Bear Access Boat Ramp.

School Information

High School: McDowell

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Heat Pump
Heating Type: Heat Pump

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Installed
Water: Well
Utility Description: Propane, Underground Power Lines

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Rustic
Construction: Site Built
Exterior Const.: Fiber Cement, Stone Veneer
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Upper: 360 Sq. Ft.
Main/1st Level: 2,317 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 2018

Lot Features

Street/Road Desc.: Concrete
Elevation (Approx.): 1000
Lot Features: Cleared, Hilly, Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Water Features

Water Front Name: Lake James

Financial Considerations

Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Restrictions: Deed, Other - See Remarks
Property ID: 171400913810
Lot Number: 1408/407

Listed by Keller Williams Unified
Sold by GreyBeard Realty

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Schools

Schools serving 6521 Lake James Rd

School District:McDowell County Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
North Cove Elementary School 401 American Thread Road, Marion, NC 28752	PK-6	4.4 mi
West Mcdowell Junior High School 346 West Mc Dowell Junior High School Road, Marion, NC 28752	7-9	5.4 mi
Mcdowell High School 600 McDowell High School Road, Marion, NC 28752	9-12	5.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 6521 Lake James Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/23/2026

Sold

$1,275,000

-3.41%

MLS

9/23/2025

Price Reduced

$1,320,000

-5.38%

MLS

5/14/2025

Price Reduced

$1,395,000

-6.69%

MLS

8/23/2024

Listed

$1,495,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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6521 Lake James Road, Marion, NC 28752 (MLS# 4174810) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,275,000 on January 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 6521 Lake James Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Marion? You can browse all Marion real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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