143 Nature Walk Drive, Marion, NC
$2,390,000 · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths · 3,713 sq ft · built 2008
Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James (Polly Leadbetter). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
Listen to the rushing waters of the stream and waterfall that encircle the house as you enter this magnificent log home. The soaring ceiling & expansive windows capture views of the surrounding trees. Brazilian walnut flooring & the floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace are the centerpieces of this great room. Open kitchen & dining area provide ample entertaining space. Spend cozy evenings on the screened porch with a fire or on the deck overlooking Lake James. Main level primary suite with gas fireplace & ensuite bath with large tiled shower and jet tub. Lower level has 2nd primary suite with gas fireplace, a bunk room and a 4th bedroom both share access to a hall bath with claw foot tub. A second kitchen & stone fireplace in the family room provide a cozy entertainment area with pool table & TV. Lower level patio with stamped concrete features outdoor shower, hot tub and adds a great location for outdoor dining. Enjoy a short walk down the stone stairway to the gazebo in the woods or continue on to the lake where you'll find an expansive covered gazebo & floating dock in the quiet deep water cove. Detached 2 car oversized garage has space for cars and boats. Many updates including composite decking on front, rear and breezeway decks as well as new gazebo rails, new floating dock and refurbished waterfall feature. Located on 5.73 acres, this family compound at Lake James is the place you'll want to choose to make your lake life memories. Black Forest is a gated community about 15 minutes from Marion and features a community center, lake and river camp amenity areas with picnic pavilions, fire pits, lake access and miles of hiking trails throughout the community. Offered turnkey with few exclusions.
Price in context
- Asking $644 per square foot.
- That is 63% above the $394 median across 13 active $1.5M+ homes in Marion.
- 2nd highest asking price of 13 active $1.5M+ homes in Marion.
- 6th largest by living area of the 11 with a recorded size.
- Reduced $500,000 (17.3%) from the original $2,890,000 asking price.
- 117 days on the market, listed 2026-03-05.
- County tax assessment $1,403,770; the asking price is 1.70× the assessed value.
- HOA dues $6,070 (annually).
Location
Neighborhood: Black Forest, McDowell County, ZIP 28752.
Assigned schools
- Elementary: North Cove
- Middle: West Mcdowell
- High: Mcdowell
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Style
- Cabin
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Log, Stone
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle, Wood
- Bathrooms
- 3 full, 1 half
- Basement
- Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Garden Tub, Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Kitchen & appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Parking
- Circular Driveway, Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Exterior
- Fire Pit, Dock - Floating, Hot Tub, Outdoor Shower
- Waterfront
- Boat Lift, Covered structure, Dock
- View
- Water
- Lot
- Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Waterfall - Artificial, Waterfront
- Community
- Gated, Helipad, Lake Access, Recreation Area, Walking Trails, Other
- County
- McDowell
Comparable homes on the market
- 163 Cabin Bluff Drive #4, Marion — $3,000,000, 4 bd, 3,384 sq ft, also in Black Forest
- 691 Harborside Drive, Nebo — $1,799,000, 3 bd, 2,364 sq ft, 0.7 mi away
- 23 Anchor Drive, Nebo — $1,399,000, 4 bd, 3,262 sq ft, 1.1 mi away
- 705 Waters Edge Drive, Nebo — $2,399,000, 4 bd, 4,879 sq ft, 1.1 mi away
- 6521 Lake James Road, Marion — $1,299,900, 3 bd, 2,677 sq ft, 1.2 mi away
- 1559 Old Hwy 10 Road E, Marion — $1,290,000, 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.