23 Anchor Drive, Nebo, NC
$1,399,000 · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths · 3,262 sq ft · built 2025
Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park (Leslie Elliott). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
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!
Price in context
- Asking $429 per square foot.
- That is 27% below the $590 median across 29 active $1.5M+ homes in Nebo.
- 22nd highest asking price of 29 active $1.5M+ homes in Nebo.
- 14th largest by living area of the 26 with a recorded size.
- Reduced $250,000 (15.2%) from the original $1,649,000 asking price.
- 127 days on the market, listed 2026-06-09.
- County tax assessment $674,050; the asking price is 2.08× the assessed value.
- HOA dues $950 (annually).
Location
Neighborhood: The Arbor At Lake James, McDowell County, ZIP 28761.
Assigned schools
- Elementary: Nebo
- Middle: East Mcdowell
- High: Mcdowell
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Fiber Cement
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Bathrooms
- 3 full, 1 half
- Basement
- Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior
- Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Other - See Remarks
- Flooring
- Laminate, Marble
- Kitchen & appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Microwave, Oven, Wine Refrigerator
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Parking
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Exterior
- Dock - Floating, Other - See Remarks
- Waterfront
- Boat Lift, Dock, Paddlesport Launch Site
- View
- Water
- Lot
- Sloped, Wooded, Waterfront
- Community
- Boat Storage, Gated, Lake Access, Picnic Area, RV Storage, Walking Trails
- County
- McDowell
Comparable homes on the market
- 705 Waters Edge Drive, Nebo — $2,399,000, 4 bd, 4,879 sq ft, also in The Arbor At Lake James
- 691 Harborside Drive, Nebo — $1,799,000, 3 bd, 2,364 sq ft, also in The Arbor At Lake James
- 1559 Old Hwy 10 Road E, Marion — $1,290,000, 0.4 mi away
- 143 Nature Walk Drive, Marion — $2,390,000, 4 bd, 3,713 sq ft, 1.1 mi away
- 163 Cabin Bluff Drive #4, Marion — $3,000,000, 4 bd, 3,384 sq ft, 1.4 mi away
- 84 Peninsula Drive #3, Nebo — $2,249,000, 1.9 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.