2231 N Point Drive, Nebo, NC

About the home

LAKEFRONT LIVING WITH BIG WATER VIEWS IN HOLIDAY SHORES ON LAKE JAMES! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath cottage offers beautiful lake views, direct lake access, thoughtful updates, and flexible living spaces for enjoying Lake James year round. Homes like this do not come on the market often. Holiday Shores takes you back to a time when the lake was about family, fun, and making memories that last a lifetime. From the upper driveway, an access path leads to the shoreline, where a beach area and walkway provide easy access to your personal dock. The main level features a spacious primary bedroom with a large attached bath and walk-in closet, along with hardwood flooring throughout. The living room offers a fireplace with gas logs and flows into the renovated kitchen, complete with new appliances, recessed lighting, and an open concept design. The adjoining sunroom adds another inviting space to gather, featuring a wood stove, sliding glass doors, and access to the outdoor living areas. The next level provides two additional bedrooms that share a full bath, while a separate family room and second kitchen create a flexible space for guests, extended family, or an in-law suite. Step outside to the expansive lower deck overlooking the lake, offering plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, and taking in the water views. The lowest level is perfectly suited for lake living, with a dry basement and abundant storage for all your lake toys. Garage door access makes it easy to bring in kayaks, paddleboards, water toys, tools, and equipment. Two storage lofts provide additional space, and a wood stove adds versatility. This level offers endless possibilities for storage, recreation, or creating a fun lakeside gathering area, maybe even a lakeside bar? Home improvements include two new Trane heat pumps(2024 & 2026), whole home generator installed in 2026, radon mitigation system, and water filtration system. Outside, the covered boat dock with lift and upper deck is positioned in deep water. The dock, expansive deck, sunroom, and home all take advantage of the waterfront setting and big water views. Voluntary HOA dues, great investment opportunity, and rentals are allowed. With its deep water access, covered dock and lift, beach area, big water views, flexible living spaces, and generous lake toy storage, this Holiday Shores cottage is ready to become the setting for your next chapter of Lake James memories!

Price in context

• Asking $664 per square foot.
• That is in line with the $664 median across 16 active $1.5M+ homes in Nebo.
• 16th highest asking price of 16 active $1.5M+ homes in Nebo.
• 14th largest by living area of the 15 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 0 days on the market, listed 2026-09-28.
• County tax assessment $669,238; the asking price is 2.39× the assessed value.
• HOA dues $100 (annually).

Location

Neighborhood: Holiday Shores, Burke County, ZIP 28761.

Features

Style

Cottage

Levels

One

Construction

Other - See Remarks

Roof

Fiberglass

Bathrooms

3 full

Basement

Basement Shop, Multiple Below-Grade Levels, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace

Yes

Flooring

Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Heating

Heat Pump, Propane, Wood Stove

Cooling

Electric, Heat Pump

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front

Exterior

Dock - Floating, Other - See Remarks

Waterfront

Beach - Private, Boat Lift, Dock, Paddlesport Launch Site, Other - See Remarks

View

Water

Lot

Wooded, Views, Waterfront

County

Burke

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See it privately

Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 980-391-4595. Request a private showing.