163 Cabin Bluff Drive #4, Marion, NC
$3,000,000 · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths · 3,384 sq ft · built 2008
Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James (Lisa Griffin). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Positioned on a private peninsula along the shoreline of Lake James, this 2008 custom residence represents a significant departure from the standard mountain retreat. The architecture adopts a modern lodge aesthetic, defined by a voluminous great room with floor-to-ceiling stonework and expansive glazing that frames the surrounding 9.86-acre estate. The 3,384-square-foot interior is configured with four bedrooms and five bathrooms, complemented by a versatile sleeping loft and a garden-level suite designed for seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor environments. With over 1,200 feet of direct water frontage and a private dock, the property offers a level of seclusion rarely preserved in the North Carolina foothills. Buyers focused on the Marion submarket will recognize that large-acreage lakefront parcels of this scale are increasingly finite, particularly those offering the topographical privacy of a true point. A screened terrace with an integrated stone hearth serves as the home’s primary seasonal anchor, overlooking the lawn and fire pit. Private viewings may be arranged through Peters & Associates.
About the home
Exquisite Modern Lodge nestled on 9.86 private acres, one of a kind on pristine Lake James. With over 1200' of lake frontage, enjoy owning your own private pointe. A nature lovers paradise, watching deer and turkey then being lulled to sleep with the sounds of crickets, frogs and whippoorwills. This modern lodge boasts 4 spacious bedrooms, a sleeping loft overlooking the family room 3 full baths and 2 halfs, easily sleeping upwards of 16.The majestic family room features floor to ceiling stone fireplace with oversized windows for views of the lake. The kitchen is fully equipped for any want to be chef with all modern appliances.The downstairs area is ready for family games and relaxing TV time. Walk out to the spacious yard with large fire pit and views of the lake. Easy walk to the water to hop on your boat and explore Lake James. The most amazing part of this custom home is the screened in porch with stone fireplace. Summer,fall or winter it's the place for all to gather.
Price in context
- Asking $887 per square foot.
- That is 125% above the $394 median across 13 active $1.5M+ homes in Marion.
- Highest asking price of 13 active $1.5M+ homes in Marion.
- 8th largest by living area of the 11 with a recorded size.
- Reduced $250,000 (7.7%) from the original $3,250,000 asking price.
- 418 days on the market, listed 2025-05-02.
- County tax assessment $1,036,530; the asking price is 2.89× the assessed value.
- HOA dues $5,596 (annually).
Location
Neighborhood: Black Forest, McDowell County, ZIP 28752.
Assigned schools
- Elementary: Marion
- Middle: East Mcdowell
- High: Mcdowell
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Style
- Post and Beam
- Levels
- One and One Half
- Construction
- Stone, Wood
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Bathrooms
- 3 full, 2 half
- Basement
- Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring
- Concrete, Vinyl, Wood
- Kitchen & appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Filtration System, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump, Propane
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
- Parking
- Driveway
- Exterior
- Fire Pit, Dock - Floating
- Waterfront
- Covered structure, Boat Slip – Community, Paddlesport Launch Site - Community, Personal Watercraft Lift, Pier - Community
- View
- Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
- Lot
- Private, Views, Waterfront, Wooded
- Community
- Gated, Helipad, Lake Access, Picnic Area, Recreation Area, Walking Trails
- County
- McDowell
Comparable homes on the market
- 143 Nature Walk Drive, Marion — $2,390,000, 4 bd, 3,713 sq ft, also in Black Forest
- 691 Harborside Drive, Nebo — $1,799,000, 3 bd, 2,364 sq ft, 0.7 mi away
- 6521 Lake James Road, Marion — $1,299,900, 3 bd, 2,677 sq ft, 0.9 mi away
- 705 Waters Edge Drive, Nebo — $2,399,000, 4 bd, 4,879 sq ft, 1.2 mi away
- 23 Anchor Drive, Nebo — $1,399,000, 4 bd, 3,262 sq ft, 1.4 mi away
- 84 Peninsula Drive #3, Nebo — $2,249,000, 1.5 mi away
See it privately
Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.