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173 Waters Edge Drive

Nebo, NC 28761

Pending 66 days on market Listing ID CAR299135029

$995,000

4 bd · 4 ba · 3,103 sqft · $321/sqft

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,103 Sq Ft
$321/Sq Ft
2026 Built
Single Family ResidenceThe Arbor At Lake JamesApr 8, 2026

Highlights

2026 build4 bedroomsSingle Family ResidenceThe Arbor At Lake JamesFireplaceBasementWaterfrontHOA Community

About This Home

Move-in ready new construction home with Deeded Boat Slip #51 included! Copy and paste https://player.vimeo.com/video/1190099721 for a walk through video.

This stunning home in The Arbor at Lake James is now complete and ready for immediate enjoyment. Drawing on years of experience building multi-million-dollar custom homes, the builder delivers premium materials, superior craftsmanship, and luxurious finishes throughout.

The thoughtfully designed modern floor plan emphasizes outstanding energy efficiency, quiet comfort, and long-term durability. Standout construction features include a double-waterproofed solid concrete foundation, 2x6 exterior walls, Zip System wall and roof sheathing, James Hardie fiber cement siding, GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles with a 25-year warranty, R-38 open-cell spray foam in the roof deck, and R-19 fiberglass batt insulation in all exterior walls (including the garage). Additional upgrades feature Jeld-Wen premium vinyl windows, COREtec Originals 9" wide waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring with Soft Step underlayment for warmth and sound reduction, quartz countertops, and low-maintenance Armadillo composite decking on the covered porch.

Nestled behind a gated entrance, The Arbor at Lake James is a premier active-lifestyle community offering miles of hiking trails, lakefront community space with direct lake access, a pavilion with a large fireplace, high-speed fiber internet, and optional boat storage for an additional fee. Deeded Boat Slip #51 (with power and water) is included with this property and scheduled for completion this summer, providing easy access to beautiful Lake James.

Step through the impressive 8-foot modern glass door into a spacious foyer that opens to a dramatic open-concept living area. Your eyes are drawn through the home to the large covered outdoor space overlooking the peaceful, wooded backyard.

The main-level family room features a spectacular vaulted ceiling, a sleek linear electric fireplace as the focal point, built-in cabinetry with floating lighted shelves, and a thoughtfully integrated 65" Samsung TV with Dolby Atmos sound bar. The gourmet kitchen boasts a Frigidaire Professional appliance package with 36" induction range, matching refrigerator, drawer microwave, quartz counters, and a large walk-in pantry perfect for a second prep area.

The convenient main-floor primary suite includes a tray ceiling, feature wall, glass door to the covered porch, and a spa-like bathroom with double sinks, zero-entry shower with custom glass enclosure and linear drain, freestanding tub with floor-mounted filler, and a large closet with custom wood shelving. A second main-floor bedroom offers private bath access (with pocket door), a feature wall, excellent lighting, and a Minka-Aire ceiling fan. The laundry room is thoughtfully laid out with a quartz shelf and ample cabinet storage.

The upgraded two-plus-car garage includes a Clopay Modern Steel Ultra Grain insulated door (R-19), a LiftMaster ultra-quiet belt-drive opener with myQ smart technology and battery backup, plus a premium Torginol Epoxy Flake coating on the floor.

Down the fully finished hardwood staircase, the versatile lower level features a second living area, kitchenette with full-size refrigerator, dishwasher and sink, a dedicated wine room with beverage fridge and custom lighted wine bottle rack, plus flexible space ideal for a gym, office, or additional living. This level includes two additional bedrooms and two full baths.

Smart home touches : Ecobee Wi-Fi thermostats, Ring Pro 2 video doorbell, Ring Flood camera, Satco dimmable LED recessed lighting, and Panasonic Whisper Quiet bathroom fans. Other highlights: onsite well and septic, whole-home water filter, mechanical room with floor drain and smart home panel, and an oversize concrete driveway with auxiliary parking.

A detailed builder’s highlights list is available upon request or in the attached documents.

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Central
  • Electric
  • Heat Pump
Flooring
  • Vinyl
Sqftmain
1589
Roomcount
16
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
0
Sqftgarage
459
Bedroommain
2
Bedroomlower
0
Bedroomthird
0
Bedroomupper
0
Fullbathmain
2
Halfbathmain
0
Fullbathlower
0
Fullbaththird
0
Fullbathupper
0
Halfbathlower
0
Halfbaththird
0
Halfbathupper
0
Half Bathrooms
0
Bedroombasement
2
Bedroomsecondlq
0
Total Bathrooms
4
Fullbathbasement
2
Fullbathsecondlq
0
Halfbathbasement
0
Halfbathsecondlq
0
Laundry Features
  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Level
  • Washer Hookup
Sqftunheatedmain
0
Interior Features
  • Attic Stairs Pulldown
  • Built-in Features
  • Drop Zone
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
  • Storage
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Wet Bar
Mainlevelgarageyn
1
Sqftunheatedlower
0
Sqftunheatedthird
0
Sqftunheatedtotal
76
Sqftunheatedupper
0
Fireplace Features
  • Electric
  • Family Room
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
3103
Sqftunheatedbasement
76
Sqftsecondlivingquarters
0
Sqftsecondlivingquartershla
0

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Transitional

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
1589
Below Grade Finished Area
1514

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Faces Front

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Construction Materials
  • Fiber Cement
  • Stone Veneer
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Rear Porch

Lot And Land

Lot Features
  • Private
  • Wooded
Lot Size Units
Acres
Lot Size Dimensions
121'x355'x121'x317'

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Daylight
  • Exterior Entry
  • Finished
  • Interior Entry
Foundation Details
  • Basement

Waterfront And View

Waterfront Features
  • Boat Slip (Deed) (Off Site)

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Utilities
  • Electricity Connected
  • Fiber Optics
Water Source
  • Well

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
No City Taxes Paid
Hoasubjecttodues
Mandatory

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
Mc Dowell

Listed by Warren Greenlee (704-576-4800) · NorthGroup Real Estate LLC (704-412-2804)

Location

Address
173 Waters Edge Drive
City
Nebo, NC 28761
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Schools

Elementary
Nebo
Middle
East McDowell
High
McDowell

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

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