Small-town living at its best in charming Oakboro, NC! Enjoy a peaceful setting while remaining convenient to Charlotte, major highways and beautiful Lake Tillery for boating, fishing and weekend fun. Situated on a gorgeous 1.89-acre corner lot with mature trees, this one-owner, custom-built home reflects quality construction and pride of ownership throughout.
A covered arched brick front porch welcomes you into a light-filled foyer featuring beautiful hardwood flooring. The spacious floor plan offers 4 bedrooms, including an impressive primary suite with dual closets, a large walk-in shower and separate soaking tub. The formal dining room is conveniently located just off the kitchen, while a separate flex space provides the perfect option for a home office, study or 4th bedroom.
The kitchen features custom solid-wood cabinetry, a sunny breakfast area with bay window, KitchenAid built-in convection microwave and conventional oven, downdraft radiant cooktop, dishwasher and an LG refrigerator with icemaker that remains. A walk-in pantry provides exceptional storage with additional custom cabinetry matching the kitchen. The generously sized laundry room also features solid-wood cabinetry and a utility sink, washer and dryer also remain.
Just off the rear of the home is a wonderful three-season sunroom overlooking the spacious property—an inviting place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Hardwood flooring extends throughout much of the home with tile flooring in the bathrooms.
The oversized garage offers excellent space and the added convenience of both hot and cold water. Additional features include two A.O. Smith water heaters installed in 2024, two Trane XL HVAC systems with CleanEffects, roof replaced in 2013, and new garage door and opener in 2025. City water and city sewer complete the package.
A rare opportunity to own a quality custom home on 1.89 acres in the heart of Oakboro—spacious, well cared for and ready for its next owner!
- Heating System:
- Heat Pump
- Cooling System:
- Central Air
- Patio:
- Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened, Other - See Remarks
- Parking:
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Architectural Style:
- Ranch
- Flooring:
- Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Interior Features:
- Attic Stairs Pulldown, Breakfast Bar, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Built-in Features, Cable Prewire, Garden Tub, Storage, Other - See Remarks
- Laundry Features:
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Utility Room, Inside
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Utilities:
- Electricity Connected, Cable Connected, Propane, Cable Available
- Appliances:
- Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Washer/Dryer, Other, Convection Microwave
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Stanly
- City:
- Oakboro
- Street:
- None
- Zipcode:
- 28129
- Street:
- James
- Street Number:
- 279
- Street Suffix:
- Road
- Longitude:
- W81° 40' 35.8''
- Latitude:
- N35° 12' 43.1''
- Directions:
- Take I-485 to Exit 41 — NC-24/NC-27 / Albemarle Road. Take NC-24 E / NC-27 E (Albemarle Rd) heading east toward Albemarle. Exit 41 is the established I-485 connection to NC-24/27. Stay on NC-24/27 East for roughly 18 miles. Turn RIGHT onto NC-205 South toward Oakboro. Follow NC-205 into Oakboro, then use your GPS for the final turns to 279 James Rd.
- Elementary School:
- Stanfield
- High School:
- West Stanly
- Middle School:
- Unspecified
- Office Name:
- ProStead Realty
- Agent Name:
- Beth Anklin Ivey
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Construction Materials:
- Brick Full, Other - See Remarks
- Foundation Details:
- Crawl Space
- Garage:
- 2
- Levels:
- One
- Lot Features:
- Wooded, Corner Lot, Private
- Video Url:
- https://wehaveashowing.com/279-James-Rd
- Virtual Tour:
- https://wehaveashowing.com/279-James-Rd
- Water Source:
- City
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 83350
- List Office Mls Id:
- 7330
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(K),USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-08-22T09:03:16Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-08-21T14:00:46Z
Residential For Sale
279 James Road, Oakboro, North Carolina 28129
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4414520
- Price :
- $550,000
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 2,685 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1995
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 2
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Architectural Shingle
