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Sold on 11/13/2025

493 Dockside Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$1,800,000

Last sold 11/13/2025 after 48 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 3,858

    Sqft ($467/Sqft)

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About 493 Dockside Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 2015
HOA fee $75/month
Lot size 1.2 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
This exquisite lakefront home offers breathtaking Blue Ridge and long water views, creating a serene backdrop for luxurious living. The main level features an open great room with cathedral ceilings, a gas log fireplace, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The chef's kitchen is a highlight, complete with a Thermador 6-burner cooktop, wall oven, large island, and adjacent laundry for convenience. The dining area seamlessly connects to a screened porch, ideal for outdoor meals while soaking in the views. The main primary suite offers a private retreat with an ensuite bath, while a second bedroom and full hallway bath complete the main level. The lower level boasts two additional bedrooms, a hall bath, a spacious family room with a wet bar, and an exercise room. Outside, you'll enjoy the stone patio with a firepit that is perfect for relaxation, while the fenced pet area and koi pond add charm to the landscape. The property also includes a UTV/golf cart garage or basement workshop. Reach the lake via the cart path or stone steps and enjoy the covered dock with lift. Additional features include a 2 car garage, radon mitigation system and full-house generator for peace of mind. See aerial sky tour at https://tours.3amvirtualmedia.com/tours/4EDXNReL3?mls=1
Listed by
Listing Agent - Polly Leadbetter
Listing Agent Contact: Polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com
Listing Office - Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
Source: Canopy MLS mls logo
MLS#4305431 • last updated 10 months ago
Movoto checked Canopy MLS for data 12 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Levels/Style One, Arts And Crafts
SubType Single Family Residence
Virtual Tour N/A
MLS # 4305431
Status Closed
SqFt 3858
HOA Fee $ Annually, 900
Builder Name Cottonwood Development
HOA First Service Residential
HOA Contact 855-546-9642
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 3
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Basement Garage Door, Basement Shop, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features Central Vacuum, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Exterior
Foundation Basement
Roof Architectural Shingle
Construction Site Built, Hardboard Siding, Stone
Parking Additional 143sf Lower Garage For Golf Cart/UTV, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Golf Cart Garage
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Fire Pit, Dock - Floating
Lot Desc Cul-De-Sac, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views, Waterfront
Patio/ Porch Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Fencing Fenced
Other Structures None
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Septic Installed
Water Source Well
Utilities Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
Horse Amenities None
Location
Waterfront Dock
Body of Water Lake James
View Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
County McDowell
Subdivision The Arbor At Lake James
Community Features Gated, Lake Access, Picnic Area, Walking Trails
Middle School East McDowell
Elementary School Nebo
High School McDowell
APN 1723-00-56-4727
Directions GPS Will Take You To 493 Dockside Dr. Easiest Access Is Through Community Side Gate On Forest Heights Dr.
Lot/ Land Details
Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road
$1.8M
Range: $1.62M-$1.98M
Last 30 days 
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  • Nov 2025
    MLS # 4305431
  • Nov 13, 2025 Sold
    $1,800,000
  • Oct 8, 2025 Active
    —
  • Sep 24, 2025 Coming Soon
    $1,895,000 (+802.4%)
  • Nov 2025
    Public Records
  • Nov 12, 2025 Sold
    $1,800,000 (-5.0%)
  • Jul 2011
    Public Records
  • Jul 8, 2011 Sold
    $210,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $6,333
    $948,040
  • 2023
    $6,333 +22.5%
    $948,040 +24.31%
  • 2022
    $5,171
    $762,650
  • 2021
    $5,171 -1.5%
    $762,650
  • 2020
    $5,247
    $762,650 +22.71%
  • 2019
    $5,247 +29.8%
    $621,510
  • 2017
    $4,043
    $621,510 +4.19%
  • 2016
    $4,043 +1.7%
    $596,510
  • 2015
    $3,976
    —
  • 493 Dockside Dr
    $1.8M
  • The Arbor At Lake James
    —
  • 28761
    $725K +3% y/y
  • Nebo
    $725K 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
485 Dockside Dr, Nebo, NC 28761 $1,710,000 3/3 2,710 0.02
1077 Forest Lake Heights Dr, Nebo, NC 28761 $1,030,000 6/4 1,934 0.04
435 Dockside Dr, Nebo, NC 28761 $1,452,000 3/3 1,244 0.07
1135 Forest Lake Heights Dr, Nebo, NC 28761 $943,000 5/3 1,472 0.08
425 Dockside Dr, Nebo, NC 28761 $2,208,000 2/2 1,728 0.09
413 Dockside Dr, Nebo, NC 28761 $1,685,000 4/3 1,840 0.11
Lake James, , NC 28761 $981,000 2/2 1,618 0.11
1128 Forest Lake Heights Dr, Nebo, NC 28761 $672,000 1/1 732 0.11

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Nebo Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
Mcdowell County School District
3/10
Mcdowell High School
public Grades 9-12
Mcdowell County School District
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