For Sale $675,000
Just a hop and a skip from beautiful Lake James, this unique 10-acre retreat offers unmatched privacy and direct access to nature. Bordering 38± acres of NC Wildlife Game Lands that connect to the North Fork of the Catawba River, it’s a dream come true for hunters, preppers’s, and anyone who craves an off-the-grid lifestyle while only minutes from downtown Marion. The charming log cabin is tucked deep into the woods and accompanied by multiple outbuildings for storage, workshop space, or self-sufficiency projects. A tranquil stream meanders through the property, adding to the peaceful, secluded feel. Whether you’re seeking a hunting camp, a survivalist’s haven, or a quiet escape from the world, this property delivers the rare combination of natural beauty, privacy, and proximity to Lake James.
Kitchen Island
| List Price: | $675,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 840 sqft |
| Parking: | Detached Carport, Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4290647 |
| Subdivision: | None |
| Style: | Cabin |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Adjoins Forest, Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded |
| Year Built: | 1987 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | North Cove |
| Middle: | West McDowell |
| High: | McDowell |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 11-17-2025 | Price Decrease | $675,000-15.52% | $804 |
| 08-26-2025 | Listed | $799,000 | $952 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 653 Lakeview Drive, Marion NC | 0 mi | $675,000 | days | |
| 4186 Lake James Road, Marion NC | 0.4 mi | $499,900 | days | |
| 59 Chariot Drive, Marion NC | 0.4 mi | $399,900 | days | |
| 14 Lake View Drive, Marion NC | 0.4 mi | $305,000 | days | |
| 377 Amelia Drive, Marion NC | 0.7 mi | $324,900 | days | |
| 215 Fork River Drive, Marion NC | 0.7 mi | $310,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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A Courtesy Listing Provided By ERA Live Moore
653 Lakeview Drive, Marion NC is a 840 ft2 on a 10.000 acres lot. This is for $675,000. This has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 1987.
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