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143 Nature Walk Drive

Marion, NC 28752

Active 200 days on market Listing ID CAR 292985249

$2,390,000
Est. $14,882/mo20% down · 6.5% · 30-yrAdjust
  • P&I$12,085
  • Taxes$1,494
  • Insurance$797
  • HOA$506

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$644/Sq Ft

4 bd · 3 ba · 3,713 sqft · $644/sqft

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,713 Sq Ft
$644/Sq Ft
2008 Built
5.73 acres Single Family Residence Black Forest Listed Mar 5, 2026 Updated Jul 3, 2026 HOA $6,070/yr

Waterfront

WaterLake James

HOA & Association

Dues$6,070/yrMonthly≈ $506/mo

About This 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.

Property history

  1. Jul 3, 2026
    Back on market $2,390,000 Active
    Off Market -> Active
  2. Jul 1, 2026
    Status changed to Off Market $2,390,000 Off Market
    Active -> Off Market
  3. Jun 23, 2026
    Price reduced $2,390,000 Active
    Was $2,690,000
  4. May 1, 2026
    Price reduced $2,690,000 Active
    Was $2,890,000
  5. Mar 5, 2026
    Listed for sale $2,390,000 Active
    200 days on market
  6. Jan 25, 2021
    Sold $1,360,000 Closed
    Listed $1,599,999 · May 20, 2019 616 days on market
    Previously sold for $1,360,000
  7. Jan 27, 2020
    Price reduced $1,599,999 Closed
    Was $1,699,999
  8. May 20, 2019
    Previously listed $1,599,999 Closed

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Central
  • Forced Air
  • Heat Pump
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Wood
Main Level Sq Ft
1927
Room Count
15
Garage Sq Ft
896
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Full Baths
1
Main Level Half Baths
1
Door Features
  • Insulated Door(s)
  • Sliding Doors
Half Bathrooms
1
Basement Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
4
Window Features
  • Insulated Window(s)
  • Window Treatments
Basement Full Baths
2
Basement Half Baths
0
Laundry Features
  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • In Basement
  • Laundry Room
  • Washer Hookup
Interior Features
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-in Features
  • Garden Tub
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
  • Pantry
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Whirlpool
Main Level Garage
Yes
Security Features
  • Security System
  • Smoke Detector(s)
Fireplace Features
  • Family Room
  • Fire Pit
  • Gas Log
  • Great Room
  • Porch
  • Primary Bedroom
  • Propane
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Burning
  • Other - See Remarks

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Cabin
Construction Type
Site Built

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
1927
Below Grade Finished Area
1786

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Circular Driveway
  • Driveway
  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Faces Front

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
  • Wood
Exterior Features
  • Fire Pit
  • Dock - Floating
  • Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Shower
Construction Materials
  • Log
  • Stone
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Rear Porch
  • Screened
  • Terrace

Lot And Land

Lot Features
  • Private
  • Rolling Slope
  • Wooded
  • Waterfall - Artificial
  • Waterfront
Lot Size Acres
5.73
Lot Size Units
Acres
Other Structures
  • Gazebo
Lot Size Dimensions
Irregular

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Daylight
  • Exterior Entry
  • Finished
  • Full
  • Interior Entry
  • Walk-Out Access
Foundation Details
  • Basement

Waterfront And View

View
  • Water
Waterfront Features
  • Boat Lift
  • Covered structure
  • Dock

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Utilities
  • Underground Power Lines
  • Underground Utilities
  • Wired Internet Available
Water Source
  • Well

Financial Information

City Taxes Paid To
No City Taxes Paid
Hoa Dues
Mandatory

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoning
R
Subject To Ccrs
Yes
Restrictions
  • Architectural Review
  • Manufactured Home Not Allowed
  • Modular Not Allowed
  • Square Feet
  • Subdivision

Listed by Polly Leadbetter (828-443-5407) · Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James (828-584-9999)

Location

Address
143 Nature Walk Drive
City
Marion, NC 28752
Community
Black Forest
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Schools

Elementary
North Cove
Middle
West McDowell
High
McDowell

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