Welcome to Lot 49 in Black Forest on Lake James! This beautiful homesite is an ideal setting to build your dream home in a sought-after gated community. Residents enjoy access to community amenities including a clubhouse, lake access, picnic area, recreation area, scenic walking trails, and so much more! In addition, this lot includes its own deeded boat slip, providing convenient access to Lake James for boating and water recreation. Enjoy a peaceful mountain lifestyle while being just 20 minutes from downtown Marion for shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. You don't miss this perfect opportunity for a primary residence or vacation retreat in this exceptional lake community!
Lot located in quiet wooded neighborhood close to Marion, but secluded and private. Owner has a real estate license in FL. Street # is approximate for mapping. Not USPS issued yet.
Vacant 3.17-acre tract conveniently located near shopping and dining. This unrestricted property offers flexibility for residential or other permitted uses. Gently situated with ample space and potential. A great opportunity for those seeking acreage with easy access to nearby amenities.
AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING! A Lake James waterfront lot with mountain views! This is a rare find on a cul-de-sac in Plantation Pointe— buildable and awaiting your dock permit application once you close on the transaction. Motivated Seller and waterfront lot with mountain views! A RARE FIND in the Plantation Point community. Lot 29: Your driveway, already in place, beginning at the corner of Plantation and Lakeside Drive and takes an easy grade all the way down to the water (will need minor clearing and gravel). Three doors up is a another lot for sale by the same owner, so there is a good investment opportunity here... ESPECIALLY AT THESE PRICES! These lots represent some of the minute few remaining lots that are “buildable” on Lake James. When it comes to valuing real estate as in investable asset, what’s important to understand about these lots in Plantation Pointe is that “scarcity drives premium value!” These two lots will not disappoint in this metric— It is your opportunity to secure a stake in one of Western North Carolina’s most appreciating assets. A rare lakefront opportunity with rare “hot” limited lots available, is fueling robust appreciation with median home values climbing 12%-15% annually on Lake James since 2020, outpacing the national average and the nearby Asheville markets, thanks to low inventory and the lake’s “blue-chip” status. These lots give the savvy buyer an affordable entry, meet high ROI, with comps showing 20%+ equity gains in under 3 years. Located in one of the 30 exclusive communities on one of the hottest lakes, these lots are an heirloom asset: build now, and watch your equity soar like one of the lake’s renown bald eagles over the water! Plantation Pointe— “Old -School Lake Life Without the Crowds.” Plantation Pointe is a mature community located on the southwest shore of Lake James, just 4 miles from downtown Marion. It is limited to around 60 lots, presenting a low density experience, and it is one of the more established of the 31 exclusive communities that are located around Lake James. This thoughtfully planned community features buried utilities, paved roads, and street lights throughout— making it a safe haven designed to preserve the surrounding foothills of the Blue Ridge and convenience to downtown Marion. The community features deeded or rental slips at a central dock providing hassle-free access to to the water, a shared lakeside pavilion with grill, fire pit, and benches for picnics, sunset gatherings, or casual neighborhood events— Perfect for watching the Lake James’s bald eagles soar while roasting those marshmallows. There are wooded paths winding throughout the community. Plantation Pointe delivers the lake life— refined, resilient, and ripe for your story. You are 4 minutes to downtown Marion, 4 minutes to I-40, 6 minutes to Mission Hospital McDowell, 35 minutes to Asheville, NC, 40 minutes to Hickory, and a 1.5 hour drive from Charlotte.
AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING! A Lake James waterfront lot with road in place! This is a rare find in Plantation Pointe— buildable and awaiting your dock permit application once you close on the transaction. Motivated Seller and waterfront lot with mountain views! A RARE FIND in the Plantation Point community. Three doors down is a another lot for sale by the same owner, so there is a good investment opportunity here... ESPECIALLY AT THESE PRICES! These lots represent some of the minute few remaining lots that are “buildable” on Lake James. When it comes to valuing real estate as in investable asset, what’s important to understand about these lots in Plantation Pointe is that “scarcity drives premium value!” These two lots will not disappoint in this metric— It is your opportunity to secure a stake in one of Western North Carolina’s most appreciating assets. A rare lakefront opportunity with rare “hot” limited lots available, is fueling robust appreciation with median home values climbing 12%-15% annually on Lake James since 2020, outpacing the national average and the nearby Asheville markets, thanks to low inventory and the lake’s “blue-chip” status. These lots give the savvy buyer an affordable entry, meet high ROI, with comps showing 20%+ equity gains in under 3 years. Located in one of the 30 exclusive communities on one of the hottest lakes, these lots are an heirloom asset: build now, and watch your equity soar like one of the lake’s renown bald eagles over the water! Plantation Pointe— “Old -School Lake Life Without the Crowds.” Plantation Pointe is a mature community located on the southwest shore of Lake James, just 4 miles from downtown Marion. It is limited to around 60 lots, presenting a low density experience, and it is one of the more established of the 31 exclusive communities that are located around Lake James. This thoughtfully planned community features buried utilities, paved roads, and street lights throughout— making it a safe haven designed to preserve the surrounding foothills of the Blue Ridge and convenience to downtown Marion. The community features deeded or rental slips at a central dock providing hassle-free access to to the water, a shared lakeside pavilion with grill, fire pit, and benches for picnics, sunset gatherings, or casual neighborhood events— Perfect for watching the Lake James’s bald eagles soar while roasting those marshmallows. There are wooded paths winding throughout the community. Plantation Pointe delivers the lake life— refined, resilient, and ripe for your story. You are 4 minutes to downtown Marion, 4 minutes to I-40, 6 minutes to Mission Hospital McDowell, 35 minutes to Asheville, NC, 40 minutes to Hickory, and a 1.5 hour drive from Charlotte.
Discover the beauty of North Cove and the Fox Ridge Development. This .91 acre lot sits high a top a ridge line that would allow you to frame Hawksbill Mountain as you look to the north and Mt. Mitchell as you look to the South. There is about 110 feet of road frontage that would allow a variety of options for a driveway. Linville Caverns, Linville Falls Winery, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Gorge and must see viewing sites like Wiseman's View are short drives from this lots location. You'll also enjoy two waterfalls as drive into the gated community on the way to your new vacation or forever home. Take the time to go stand on this lot and enjoy view. The lot will allow you to be secluded and still be a member of a growing community of Carolina Mountain living lovers! Flora located on the property is identified in the last six photographs. Book a viewing today!
This 2.08 acre lot sits high a top the Fox Ridge Community and sits off the Cul-De-Sac and currently no homes are built on it! If your looking for privacy this lot is it. The two lots that border the property are the only other possible build sites, as past those properties is all National Forest. Linville Caverns, Linville Falls Winery, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Gorge and must see viewing sites like Wiseman's View are short drives from the lots location. Enjoy two waterfalls on your drive to the property.as you climb to the secluded build site high above, in Fox Ridge. The lot will allow you to be secluded and still be a member of a growing community of Carolina Mountain living lovers!
Level cleared lot #4 /// .. .940 ACRES located off Toms Creek Rd. NO RESTRICTIONS ON LOT, NO HOA, running creek on lot. see sign on lot. 3 other lots are in subdivision will allow SW DW TINY HOMES 26 miles from Black Mountan NC. HURRY WONT LAST LONG
Level cleared lot #3 /// .. .940 ACRES located off Toms Creek Rd. NO RESTRICTIONS ON LOT, NO HOA, running creek on lot. see sign on lot. 3 other lots are in subdivision will allow SW DW TINY HOMES 26 miles from Black Mountan NC. HURRY WONT LAST LONG
Level cleared lot #2 /// .. .940 ACRES located off Toms Creek Rd. NO RESTRICTIONS ON LOT, NO HOA, running creek on lot. see sign on lot. 3 other lots are in subdivision will allow SW DW TINY HOMES 26 miles from Black Mountan NC. HURRY WONT LAST LONG
Level cleared lot #1 /// .. .939 ACRES located off Toms Creek Rd. NO RESTRICTIONS ON LOT, NO HOA, running creek on lot. see sign on lot. 3 other lots are in subdivision will allow SW DW TINY HOMES 26 miles from Black Mountan NC. HURRY WONT LAST LONG
Great Lot in a great location! This 0.63-acre city lot is fully graded and ready for development and allows double wide mobile homes. City Water and Sewer taps are installed and extended to the property line, providing immediate utility access. Located just off Sugar Hill Road near I-40, the property offers convenient access to local amenities and major travel routes but also provides plenty of privacy. A great opportunity for residential or investment development in a growing area! Final grading to be completed soon! Check out the Virtual Tour
Discover an exceptional opportunity to secure a versatile, buildable lot within the Marion city limits—an increasingly rare find! Zoned R2, this property welcomes Doublewide Manufactured Homes, offering flexibility for your dream residence, a profitable investment project, or a future build-and-hold. Enjoy the convenience of city water and sewer availability (tap fee required), making the development process smoother and more cost-efficient. The location is truly a standout—situated just moments from vibrant downtown Marion, where local dining, shopping, parks, and community amenities are right at your fingertips. Whether you're a builder seeking a promising site, an investor looking for your next opportunity, or a buyer ready to create the perfect home close to town, this property delivers outstanding potential. Opportunities like this simply don’t come along often. Agent owned.
Discover an exceptional commercial opportunity with this 1.5 acre unrestricted property located on Ashworth Road, positioned directly at the I-40 exit 83 eastbound on ramp. This strategic corner location offers outstanding visibility and accessibility for a wide range of business or investment uses. The front parcel features 1 acre with over 200 feet of road frontage, providing an ideal layout for future development. The adjoining 0.5 acre lot adds flexibility for expansion or additional structures. The land is mostly wooded, offering the option to develop according to your vision. Whether you’re looking to establish a business, hold for future commercial appreciation, or build a high-visibility facility, this property delivers unmatched exposure and potential. Be sure to explore the 360° aerial tour in the listing, which showcases surrounding roadways, property lines, and the convenience of this high traffic location.
Motivated Seller!! This 4.24 acres of unrestricted property is waiting for you to build your dream home. Located near town and having road frontage on Yancey Rd makes it easily accessible and a great opportunity. The property borders the Lakewood community and is approximately 13 miles Lake James beach/Paddys creek area. More Pictures to come!
If you are looking for a lot to build your dream home on with magnificent mountain and sunset views this is worth checking out. This is a first time offering of these lots. These 2 lots together offer a beautiful mostly level ridge top homesite along with a 2nd level to gently sloping homesite for a 2nd home and/or extra privacy and easy accessibility with a convenient location close to town, shopping and I-40 access. This 2.56+/- lot is lots 11 & 13 and is in the private( only 13 lots) Westview Subdivision in the West Marion school district/area. Minimum home size is 1800 sf. You have approximately 282' of road frontage on Nix Creek Road. Owner financing is possible with a large down payment. Owner/Broker Lots can be purchased separately see: MLS 4322964 & MLS 4323063
If you are looking for a lot to build your dream home on with magnificent mountain and sunset views this is worth checking out. This is a first time offering of this lot. This lot offers a beautiful gently sloping homesite with a convenient location close to town, shopping and I-40 access. This .78+/- lot is in the private( only 13 lots) Westview Subdivision in the West Marion school district/area. Minimum home size is 1800 sf. You have approximately 282' of road frontage on Nix Creek Road. Owner Financing available with large down payment. Lot 13 MLS 4322964 an adjoining lot is also available, along with MLS 4323109 with the 2 lots combined.
If you are looking for a lot to build your dream home on with magnificent mountain and sunset views this is worth checking out. This is a first time offering of this lot. This lot offers a beautiful mostly level ridge top homesite with a convenient location close to town, shopping and I-40 access. This 1.78+/- lot is in the private( only 13 lots) Westview Subdivision in the West Marion school district/area. You have approximately 282' of road frontage on Nix Creek Road. Owner financing is available with a large down payment. Owner/Broker Lot 11 MLS 4323063 an adjoining lot is also available, along with MLS 4323109 with the 2 lots combined.
This hard to find lot is READY to Go , old mobile removed . All utilities in place, pull in your camper your , manufactured home or just build .Lots of options. Good area for a garden with a creek for irrigation , Possible spring on property. Great location ,Supper handy to I-40 . Call TODAY.
Are you ready for a quiet community where, after entering the gate, the drive alone is calming and relaxing? Then welcome to Forest Heights! Enjoy the heritage of the Gibbs Mountain area and stake your claim to your piece of the smaller ridges below the crest. From your property, although the peak is only about 4000' to the south-southwest away and roughly 600' above you at approximately 2020' in elevation, you still may not actually get to see it! The wooded expanse of the Forest Heights around you (just as the name implies) may hinder unobstructed views from your property, but with every twist and turn of the road you'll find yourself gazing to see what spectacular beauty your eyes may behold. Rising to the north-northwest and where the hills and valleys dip below your heights, you'll find sporadic long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia; all the while being less than 10 miles from Lake James and even a round of golf at the Marion Lake Club. This 5.2 acre lot was combined (lot 72 and 170) by the developer and has 527.89' of road frontage with a drive cut-in previously and some gravel placed. It appears to also go down to a lower level of the property and the "flat" sections can somewhat be seen in some of the photos. The grade is such that a build site would be easily expected. Because the parcels 5+ acres, Covenants allow for an additional guesthouse (with restrictions). Short-term rentals are allowed. Whether taking a stroll along the road or through the woods or simply experiencing the views from every spot along the many different roadways throughout the Forest Heights community, the scenery will not disappoint. Be sure to plan time enjoying the outdoors at the pavilion with a cozy fireplace and picnic tables underneath the protection of the covered roof. Come build your forever or vacation home, set-up your twice per year seasonal getaway travel site, or start your short-term rental empire...Forest Heights awaits you...just come and see! Be sure to watch the virtual tour video to enjoy your new drive home!
Are you ready for a quiet community where, after entering the gate, the drive alone is calming and relaxing? Then welcome to Forest Heights! Enjoy the heritage of the Gibbs Mountain area and stake your claim to your piece of the smaller ridges below the crest. The wooded expanse of the Forest Heights around you (just as the name implies) surround your nestled location in the woods and with every twist and turn of the road you'll find yourself gazing to see what spectacular beauty your eyes may behold; all the while being less than 10 miles from Lake James and even a round of golf at the Marion Lake Club. This almost 1.5 acres with 190.12' of road frontage and gradually sloping property would create majestic views from your deck or porch from any location. From your property near the end of the cul-de-sac, you'll enjoy views of ridgelines to the north (from the rear of the lot) and the south (road frontage view). If you are on the hunt for an escape to the mountains, this road frontage portion of the property is large enough with little to no grade work required for a seasonal vacation spot for your motorhome. Whether taking a stroll along the road or through the woods or simply experiencing the views from every spot along the many different roadways throughout the Forest Heights community, the scenery will not disappoint. Be sure to plan time enjoying the outdoors at the pavilion with a cozy fireplace and picnic tables underneath the protection of the covered roof. Come build your forever or vacation home, set-up your twice per year seasonal getaway travel site, or start your short-term rental empire...Forest Heights awaits you...just come and see! Be sure to watch the virtual tour video to enjoy your new drive home!
Amazing lot in quiet, convenient, low-density Blackberry Creek subdivision in eastern McDowell. Lot has a gentle slope! At 3.4 +/- acres, you'll have plenty of room to build your forever home, create a garden, build a pool - whatever your heart desires. The entry from the gate into this lot is partly paved and partly gravel. Lovely gated community with underground utilities, within minutes to I-40, Lake James, and the beautiful South Mountains. From here, you can participate in all the nature, arts & crafts, and social amenities of this great area. It's just an hour and a half to Charlotte/airport, an hour to popular Asheville and that airport, and about 20 minutes to either charming, historic and growing towns of Marion and Morganton. Blackberry Creek is a gated community so must be shown by a realtor with appointment. Gate access is required.
MOTIVATED SELLER – OPEN TO ALL OFFERS. Discover the rare opportunity to own two adjoining lots totaling 1.92 acres in the highly sought-after, gated Linville Mountain Acres community in McDowell County, North Carolina—just off Hwy 221 near Marion. These build-ready parcels feature gently rolling terrain with a 26.75 slope, zoned for single-family site-built homes (minimum 800 sq ft), with confirmed legal and physical road access, and power available nearby. Located outside flood zones and wetlands—with no survey or perc test required—they’re primed for construction or investment. Livestock is permitted under community guidelines, offering flexibility for homesteading or residential use. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll enjoy privacy in a well-maintained luxury development while being only one hour from Asheville—granting access to premier healthcare, dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation. Whether you’re designing your dream mountain retreat, developing for future growth, or securing a piece of high-value land in a resort-style setting, this is a rare chance to build in a beautiful, accessible mountain community.
Rare opportunity to own a highly sought after prime property in the North Carolina mountains. Approximately 28 unrestricted acres (no zoning), 11 of which are level and cleared. Ideal for residential or commercial development, farming, recreation, or investment. The north side of the property has a forested gently sloping ridgeline with tremendous long range mountain views. 1,100 feet of frontage along Hwy 221 with a 900 foot long existing road leading to the elevated level acreage. Centrally located between Boone (1 hour) and Asheville (50 minutes), with quick access to other premier destinations. Just 20 minutes to Lake James and 15 minutes to Linville Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls Winery and Linville Gorge Wilderness.
Build your mountain dream home on this beautiful 3.54-acre wooded lot located inside the gated Lakewood subdivision in Marion, NC. Enjoy the privacy and serenity of mature trees while staying close to town conveniences. This property offers access from inside the gate as well as city-approved entry from Yancey Road, providing unique flexibility and ease of access. Lakewood is known for its peaceful setting and sense of community, just minutes from Marion’s charming downtown shops and local dining. Come see why this is the perfect place to create your own slice of mountain heaven.
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Marion is located in North Carolina. Marion, North Carolina has a population of 7,703. Marion is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 27.91% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.54%.
The median household income in Marion, North Carolina is $41,580. The median household income for the surrounding county is $50,615 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Marion is 40.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 89 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 25 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 50.2 inches per year, with 4.2 inches of snow per year.
