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Lake James

North Carolina

96Listings$20K-$3.1M$35.6MTotal Value
Lake James, North Carolina

Lake James real estate is regarded as a top twenty market in North Carolina for lake homes and lake lots.

Typically, buyers can find around 30 Lake James homes for sale, and around 80 Lake James lots and land for sale.

Lake James has 150 miles of shoreline and is one of North Carolina's largest lakes.

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About Lake James

Spanning Two Counties

With a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake James is in North Carolina in Burke and McDowell Counties. It sits on 6,812 acres with 150 miles of shoreline. Lake James’ watershed is considered one of the most pristine lakes in the southeast. It also has 11,000 acres protected for conservation. It is also just 90 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Out on the Water

Lake James is a premier destination for boating enthusiasts. With no speed or horsepower limit, you can use your powerboats to their full potential! This also makes it a top spot for watersports like jet skis, water skiing, wakeboarding, and more. Of course, you can also use slower boats like kayaks, canoes, sailboats, etc. There are several boat ramps and marinas dotted around Lake James to get your boat in the water; you can also rent boats from many of these places.

The crystal clear and clean water in Lake James makes it an excellent fishing destination as well. Walleye and bass are the main targets for anglers here, but you can also find several other species. Lake James has a surprising variety of fish, including several crappies, blue catfish, bluegills, northern pike, and tiger muskies!

In the City

There are plenty of golf clubs, hiking trails, campgrounds, and more around Lake James to keep you busy when you’re not on the lake. Favorite places to eat around Lake James include Bones Jones Burgers and Butchery and Smokey Que’s.

There are also plenty of tours around the parks in the area where the immaculate Blue Ridge Mountain scenery can fully engross you. You can also enjoy wine tasting at the multiple vineyards and wineries that are near Lake James, like South Creek Vineyards and Wineries.

Emergencies

The Asheville Regional Airport is located in Asheville, which is only about 55 miles distant. Less than 25 miles separate you from the Mission Hospital McDowell.

North Carolina’s Best Lake

If you’re looking for a home where you can enjoy the lake to its full potential, Lake James is the best choice!

Lake Overview

  • 150mi. of Shoreline
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    2,812

Information

  • Counties: Burke County, McDowell County
  • Fish: Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Northern Pike

Restrictions

  • Jet skis are allowed.
  • Motorized boats are allowed.

Amenities

Marinas
(828) 584-0666
9066 State Highway 126 Hwy
Nebo , NC 28761
Golf Courses
(828) 437-2967
611 Golf Course Rd
Morganton , NC 28655
(828) 675-5454
11484 NC-80
Burnsville , NC 28714
(828) 584-6911
4241 Plantation Dr
Morganton , NC 28655
Campgrounds
3799 Curtis Creek Rd
Old Fort , NC 28762
(828) 652-7208
1210 Deacon Dr
Marion , NC 28752
(828) 584-0190
5786 Benfield Landing Rd
Nebo , NC 28761
(828) 738-4893
251 Lucky Strike Dr
Marion , NC 28752
(828) 584-1346
1465 Old Nc 105
Nebo , NC 28761

Nearby

Hospitals
New Broughton Hospital
1144-1198 S Sterling St
Morganton, NC 28655
Airports
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
5501 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208
86 miles away
Silver Creek Airport
Morganton, NC 28655
15 miles away