Exceptional waterfront living awaits at 23 Anchor Dr. in The Arbor at Lake James, where luxury, comfort and effortless lake living come together in one remarkable turnkey package. Built in 2025 and meticulously maintained, this like-new home has been a highly successful short-term rental while offering an ideal design for full-time living. The thoughtfully crafted main-level floor plan features a spacious primary suite and secondary bedroom, each with private en-suite baths. The open-concept living area showcases a gas fireplace, granite countertops, upgraded stainless steel smart appliances with Wi-Fi connectivity, abundant natural light and seamless flow for relaxing and entertaining. The finished walkout lower level offers 2 additional bedrooms, full bath, wet bar area and second gas fireplace, creating exceptional space for family and guests. Outside, enjoy the best of Lake James from your private waterfront setting featuring over 100 feet of shoreline and tucked within a peaceful cove known for fishing and calm waters. The impressive two-tier dock features a boat lift, upper-level lounging area and diving platform, providing the perfect place to swim, relax, entertain and take in the lake views. Offered fully furnished and including the dock, boat lift, pontoon boat and jet ski, this turnkey waterfront retreat is ready to enjoy from day one. Located within the desirable gated Arbor community with walking trails, community pavilion and boat/RV storage, all that’s missing-is you!
- Heating System:
- Heat Pump
- Cooling System:
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
- Basement:
- Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Finished, Daylight, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace:
- Gas, Living Room, Recreation Room
- Patio:
- Front Porch, Covered, Deck
- Parking:
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Exterior Features:
- Other - See Remarks, Dock - Floating
- Flooring:
- Laminate, Marble
- Interior Features:
- Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Split Bedroom, Storage, Other - See Remarks
- Laundry Features:
- Laundry Room, Main Level
- Sewer:
- Septic Installed
- Utilities:
- Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Cable Available
- Waterfront Features:
- Dock, Paddlesport Launch Site, Boat Lift
- Appliances:
- Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Mc Dowell
- City:
- Nebo
- Street:
- The Arbor at Lake James
- Zipcode:
- 28761
- Street:
- Anchor
- Street Number:
- 23
- Street Suffix:
- Drive
- Longitude:
- W82° 2' 8.1''
- Latitude:
- N35° 43' 15.9''
- Directions:
- GPS will get you there. If coming from Asheville: take I-40 East to exit 81. Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road towards Marion. Go left on Logan Street. Turn right onto US-70. Take left on Memorial Park Road to gated entrance to the Arbor on left onto Hight Ridge Trail. Gate code will be with showing instructions. Take High Ridge Trail to left on Turning Leaf Drive. Right onto Anchor Drive. 23 Anchor Dr. will be on your left before the cul-de-sac at the end.
- Elementary School:
- Nebo
- High School:
- Mc Dowell
- Middle School:
- East McDowell
- Office Name:
- Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
- Agent Name:
- Leslie Elliott
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Community Features:
- Gated, Lake Access, Walking Trails, Picnic Area, RV Storage, Boat Storage
- Construction Materials:
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation Details:
- Basement
- Garage:
- 2
- Levels:
- One
- Lot Features:
- Wooded, Sloped, Waterfront
- Previous Price:
- 1449000
- Video Url:
- https://stevenfreedman.zenfolio.com/p605232177/slideshow
- Virtual Tour:
- https://stevenfreedman.zenfolio.com/p605232177/slideshow
- Water Body Name:
- Lake James
- Water Source:
- Well
- Association Fee:
- 950
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Annually
- Association Yn:
- 1
- List Agent Mls Id:
- LAELAE
- List Office Mls Id:
- NCM10051
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-10-14T23:44:05Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- Subject to Lease
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-06-09T20:14:47Z
Residential For Sale
23 Anchor Drive, Nebo, North Carolina 28761
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4391693
- Price :
- $1,399,000
- View :
- Water
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Bathrooms :
- 4
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 3,262 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 2025
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Architectural Shingle
















































