Nebo Homes with Level Lot Description

Nebo Homes with Level Lot Description

Welcome to Nebo, North Carolina – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Burke County. Known for its picturesque landscapes and warm community spirit, Nebo offers a unique blend of small-town charm and natural beauty. With the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop, residents enjoy breathtaking views and abundant outdoor activities, from hiking and fishing to exploring nearby Lake James.

Nebo is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle. The area boasts a rich history, friendly neighbors, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal spot for families, retirees, and anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. With its serene environment, you’ll find peace and tranquility in every corner.

For those seeking a home with practicality and ease, Nebo features a selection of properties with level lots. These homes are perfect for families with children or anyone looking to enjoy easy outdoor living. Level lots provide ample space for gardening, playing, or simply relaxing in the sun without the worry of steep inclines. Imagine hosting summer barbecues or enjoying evening strolls in your own backyard oasis.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy cottage or a spacious family home, Nebo’s real estate market offers a variety of options to suit your needs. Discover the charm of this beautiful town and find your dream home with the perfect level lot, where the possibilities for outdoor enjoyment are endless. Experience the best of Nebo – your peaceful retreat awaits!

Newest Nebo Homes with Level Lot Description

$59,000
4396809 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nestled in Pisgah Preserve, this 2.22-acre lot offers a level-to-slightly-sloped terrain and sits adjacent to 10.14 acres of community common space. It features underground electricity, with well and septic installation available if desired. Optional design and build services are available to help you create your dream home. The community emphasizes environmental stewardship and provides ample open space, a reading cabin, picnic shelter, fire pit, horseshoe pit, and extensive walking trails perfect for hiking, hunting, or simply soaking in the scenery. Just minutes from Lake James, public boat ramps, marinas, Paddy’s Creek State Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, with Lake James a five-minute drive away. The community also borders over half a million acres of the Pisgah National Forest, offering opportunities to hunt, hike, camp, and explore this beautiful landscape. Convenient access to Charlotte International Airport is about 1.5 hours. This is a rare opportunity to build a premier, nature-forward home while enjoying proximity to outdoor recreation and amenities.

8542 Indian Trace Unit #28, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Fonta Flora Realty. greg@fontaflorarealty.com
$775,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4398740 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Escape to the Mountains — Steps from Lake James Nestled within the gated Pisgah Preserve at Lake James, this stunning 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath square log home sits on 1.92 private acres with sweeping long-range views of South Mountain that will take your breath away every single day. Wake up to mountain vistas from your primary suite, then step onto one of two expansive decks to watch the morning light roll across the ridgelines. The soaring living room — anchored by a cozy propane fireplace and framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and double sliding doors — brings the outdoors in, making those panoramic mountain and lake-area views the true centerpiece of the home. Just one to two miles from the sparkling shores of Lake James and Paddy's Creek State Park, adventure is always within reach — kayaking, fishing, swimming, and hiking trails are practically at your doorstep. Pisgah National Forest's half a million acres of wilderness begins just steps from your backyard, while Fonta Flora Park, Fonta Flora Brewery, and nearby wineries round out the lifestyle perfectly. Inside, the home is every bit as impressive as its surroundings — custom cabinetry, granite countertops, exposed wooden beams, hardwood and tile floors, and a fully finished walkout basement with an entertainment area, office, full bath, and a flexible bonus room that functions beautifully as a fourth bedroom. The main level offers easy one-floor living with the primary suite, dining area, kitchen, and laundry all on one floor, while two additional bedrooms upstairs are perfect for family or guests. Investors and vacation rental buyers, take note: short-term rentals are permitted in Pisgah Preserve, making this property an exceptional VRBO or Airbnb opportunity. With its stunning views, proximity to Lake James, and access to endless outdoor recreation, demand for a retreat like this is year-round. Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain residence, a weekend getaway, or an income-producing investment, this property delivers the rare combination of breathtaking views, unbeatable location, and refined mountain character — all within a private, gated community. Your Lake James mountain escape is waiting.

1016 Horizon Trail, Nebo

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne. 828-337-2200
$90,000
4395199 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to your opportunity to build near beautiful Lake James without the restrictions of a subdivision or HOA. This 1.4-acre lot in Nebo offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and flexibility. A homesite has already been cleared, and a 1,000-gallon septic system approved for a 3-bedroom home was installed in 2023, allowing you to get a head start on construction while still enjoying the natural surroundings and wooded privacy of the remaining acreage. Zoned R-1, this property offers a variety of residential possibilities for your future home. Located just 0.7 miles from the nearest boating marina, you'll enjoy quick access to Lake James for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Plus, you're only a short drive from Morganton's restaurants, shopping, healthcare, and everyday conveniences. Whether you're looking to build your primary residence, a weekend getaway, or an investment property, this lot offers an excellent location with the freedom of no HOA.

6125 Holiday Shores Avenue, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Chase Gray Realty LLC. madelinepollardrealestate@gmail.com
$2,700,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4349761 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Nestled along the pristine shoreline of Lake James within the highly sought-after 1780 subdivision, this exceptional waterfront residence offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and mountain-lake serenity. Featuring approximately 4,000 sq.ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, this 4BR 3.5BA home delivers refined craftsmanship and seamless indoor-outdoor living in one of Western North Carolina’s premier lake communities and is being offered turn-key(exclusions list provided), even the boat!Mature landscaping and peaceful wooded privacy create a true retreat.The main living area is anchored by a spacious great room with reclaimed barn oak and antique wormy chestnut, featuring soaring ceilings, refined architectural details, and a fireplace that serves as a natural gathering place for family and guests alike.The flowing floor plan connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen, making the home ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.The chef’s kitchen is designed to impress with dual dishwashers, a Sub-Zero wine cooler, a beautiful radiant AGA stove built in England and custom cabinetry throughout.Thoughtful storage and functional design make this kitchen equally suited for preparing holiday meals or relaxed lake-day meals.The primary suite serves as a private sanctuary to provide a tranquil escape at day’s end. The bedroom offers direct access to outdoor living areas, while the en-suite bath features dual vanities and a walk-in shower.Additional main-level living areas provide flexibility for a home office, reading room, or secondary gathering space, allowing the home to adapt to a variety of lifestyles.The home comfortably accommodates family and visitors alike.Guest rooms are thoughtfully positioned to offer privacy and comfort with a separate entrance, making extended stays enjoyable for everyone.The lower level expands the home’s entertainment possibilities with a large recreation or family room ideal for movie nights, game days, or relaxed evenings after a day on the lake.This level provides easy access to outdoor living spaces and the waterfront, enhancing the home’s connection to the lake lifestyle.Expansive decking with custom railings curated by Oak Hill Iron, a sunken hot tub on the main level and a large covered porch create ideal settings for morning coffee, sunset dinners, or gathering with friends after a day on the water.A brand-new covered dock anchors the waterfront experience, providing convenient and stylish access to boating, swimming, paddleboarding, and all that Lake James has to offer.Whether launching a morning cruise or enjoying quiet evenings by the shoreline, the dock becomes a centerpiece of daily life.The gently sloping lot enhances accessibility to the waterfront while preserving privacy and natural beauty.Ownership in 1780 includes membership to Camp Lake James, a highly desirable private amenity center that elevates the lake lifestyle beyond the waterfront itself. Designed as a gathering place for residents, Camp Lake James offers resort-style amenities and year-round social opportunities. Residents enjoy access to an Olympic-size swimming pool, relaxing hot tub, and beautifully maintained pickleball courts, creating spaces for both recreation and connection.The welcoming social hall serves as the heart of the community, complete with a canteen and dining areas ideal for casual meals, events, and neighborhood gatherings. Whether spending afternoons poolside, enjoying friendly competition on the courts, or attending community events, Camp Lake James adds an exceptional layer of convenience and lifestyle appeal.Nearby attractions include Lake James State Park, hiking and biking trails, local breweries, and charming mountain towns offering dining, shopping, and cultural experiences. Whether envisioned as a full-time residence or a mountain-lake retreat, the home offers an exceptional lifestyle defined by natural beauty, comfort, and connection to both lake and community.

2186 Long Rifle Ridge Road, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®. jenreany70@gmail.com
$1,449,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4351255 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Timeless craftsmanship blended with gracious Lake James community living—that’s how we describe this home. The setting is wooded and private, near the 1780 Community pond and the trails of Hully Gully, which allow you to walk down to the lakeshore or Camp Lake James in minutes. This spacious home is functional for full-time living, but it’s also allowed to be a short term rental with significant income potential. It has a large kitchen with custom cabinetry, gas range, wine cooler, granite countertops and a large quartzite island. The downstairs living area has wide-planked hardwood floors and a stone fireplace with vented gas logs, custom bookcases and arts and crafts style details. The living area also leads to a custom screened porch with cathedral tongue and groove ceiling, wood fireplace and stone chimney. A charming reading nook under the staircase provides a peaceful escape, while also serving as a twin bed for a guest. The extra large primary bedroom suite has hardwood floors that flow into a private sunroom. It includes a private deck and a walk-in closet. The primary bathroom has tile floor, walk-in tile shower, water closet, independent sink vanities with granite tops and custom drawers for linens and towels. Upstairs, you’ll find two large bedrooms separated by a cozy media den and a jack and jill bathroom. Each bedroom has two built-in twin beds and is also roomy enough for a king-sized bed. Spacious floored attic space is accessible through the bedrooms on both sides of the house. The front door entryway has a slate floor and a powder room. The breezeway entry is through a long tiled mudroom, which includes laundry, pantry, hall closet and storage room/kennel with a dog access door. The stone breezeway has a tiled outdoor shower and leads to the garage. The back of the house has a yard surrounded by woods with a quiet lounging/exercise platform and a large patio with a hot tub. The house has a sealed crawl space, only one owner and has never been rented. It also comes with a boat slip on the Patton Docks. Ownership in 1780 includes membership to Camp Lake James and its amazing amenities and community events. Amenities include restaurant, fitness center. kids pool and junior olympic size pool, hot tub, tennis, pickleball, beach with paddle boards and kayaks, docks, and outdoor bar. Check out Camplakejames.com.

3201 Donahue Drive, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Unified. fletcher@lakejames.com
$945,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4349625 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Price Improvement!! Rustic modern cottage in the 1780 subdivision on Lake James offering privacy, acreage, and premier community amenities. Situated on over 2.5 acres, this 3BR/2BA home blends warm wood accents with clean modern design. One level living and an open-concept layout make it ideal for gathering and entertaining.. Outdoor living shines with a covered pavilion featuring a fireplace, plus a separate fire pit area for evenings under the stars. Includes a deeded boat slip(H1 at Cornwallis docks) for easy lake access and a detached garage for additional storage, vehicles, or lake toys along with covered ATV parking. Conveniently located near Lake James State Park and Fonta Flora Brewery at Whippoorwill Farm with easy access to I-40. Property includes membership to Camp Lake James with access to pickleball courts, resort size pool, hot tub, and social hall with dining and events.Close to miles of trails for the outdoor enthusiast. Ideal as a full-time residence, vacation retreat, or investment opportunity(this property does NOT allow STR but does allow property to be rented for 6 months or more), in one of Lake James’ most sought-after communities. Lake days. Cozy nights by the fire. Space to breathe….

2004 Fergusons Folly Drive, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®. jenreany70@gmail.com
$1,230,000
4312367 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Design and build your dream home on this extraordinary homesite offering close to 900 feet of Lake James water frontage in the serene 1780 community. Enjoy effortless access to the lake from this partially cleared homesite with a gentle slope to the water—plus, Duke Energy has confirmed the entire shoreline of this lot is dockable. 1780 residents enjoy exclusive access to Camp Lake James — a lakeside amenity center featuring a resort-style pool, fitness center, outdoor amphitheater, tennis courts, and a full-service social hall. Miles of private hiking and biking trails weave through the community, connecting homesites with nature and adventure. This homesite comes with approved permits for a well and three-bedroom septic. Permit details are available in the attachments.

1439 Camp Firestone Drive, Nebo

Listing courtesy of GreyBeard Realty. dave@greybeardrealty.com
$49,900
4311218 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Come see this gorgeous level building lot in the gated community of Pisgah Preserve! Located just minutes from Lake James and world-renowned hiking, this community offers breathtaking mountain views, gentle paved roads, and all the tranquility of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 2.69 acre property has mature forest and a gentle level building pad for you to build your mountain getaway or weekend retreat. It's located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and bordering 30+ acres of community conservation land. Neighbors enjoy rustic, natural amenities such as hiking trails, a picnic shelter w/ gorgeous mountain views and a quaint reading cabin to relax with friends, family and neighbors. Don't miss out...come see your future home setting today!

9587 Shortoff View Terrace Unit #57, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James. Cory.coady@evrealestate.com
$899,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4300345 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to 1370 Saylor Way #8 in The Enclave at Lake James, a thoughtfully designed post and beam home set on approximately 4.95 private acres with long range mountain views and deeded boatslip S3 included. Built in 2023, this four bedroom, two full and one half bath home offers a functional layout ideal for full time living, a second home, or investment opportunity, as short term rentals are permitted. The main level features an open living area with a gas fireplace, abundant natural light, and direct access to multiple outdoor living spaces including a covered front porch, rear deck, and screened porch with fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with a large island, solid surface countertops, and a full appliance package, making it well suited for both everyday use and entertaining. The main level primary suite provides convenience and privacy, while upstairs includes three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a flexible den or media space. Durable finishes throughout, including vinyl plank flooring, contribute to low maintenance living. Outdoor amenities include a fire pit area, hot tub, and ample usable yard space surrounded by mature woods, creating a peaceful setting. The property also features a well and septic system already in place. Located within the gated Enclave at Lake James, the community offers lake access and a balance of privacy and convenience, with Morganton and Marion just a short drive away.

1370 Saylor Way Unit #8, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Unified. bryan@lakejames.com
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