449 Turtle Head Dr
Nebo, NC 28761
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,254 sqft (on 1.34 acres)
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,254 sqft
(on 1.34 acres)
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Description
This is a rare opportunity for a buyer who recognizes and appreciates true quality construction on majestic, waterfront Lake James. Now with a new bonus room added upstairs and improved, unfinished room over the garage to create space for the extended family! Designed by its English owners in collaboration with Cook Builders, this is the quintessential Cabin in the Woods. It boasts a surprisingly light and airy interior that looks out over Lake James from almost every window. The Mill Creek Timber design includes Douglas Fir which exudes a pleasing hue and will remain strong years after other woods may falter. You'll also notice beautiful reclaimed and refinished Red and White Oak, Birch, and Red Gum woods inside and out, which make the home appear to have always belonged in this place. The sunrises are an outstanding way to start each day, with reds, golds, and pinks streaming into the master bedroom and the huge double shower and cast iron bath. Added, you won't find an easier, flatter walk from the back porch to the amazing dock and beach, already in place. Membership to Camp Lake James included.
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Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago
Home Details for 449 Turtle Head Dr
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood |
Interior Details Additional StorageStorage |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerRefrigerator |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: SlateExterior: StoneFoundation Type: FootingPatioPorch |
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached |
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Year Built Year Built: 2010Year Updated: 2009 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman |
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Lot Area: 1.34 acres |
Price History for 449 Turtle Head Dr
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/28/2017 | $1,010,000 | Sold | Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #B30414 |
| 08/24/2017 | $1,095,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 04/13/2017 | $1,095,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 11/29/2016 | $995,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 09/02/2016 | $995,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 04/04/2016 | $1,235,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 11/09/2006 | $590,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Nebo
Last updated April 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $7,892 |
| Assessment | $1,181,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 449 Turtle Head Dr
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.05 | Single-Family Home | $2,100,000 | 01/23/26 | 3 | 4 | 3,968 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $950,000 | 08/19/25 | 3 | 3 | 1,644 | |
0.55 | Single-Family Home | $949,000 | 09/30/25 | 4 | 3 | 1,843 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $2,450,000 | 11/12/25 | 3 | 3.5 | 3,383 | |
0.73 | Single-Family Home | $1,495,000 | 06/20/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,157 | |
0.70 | Single-Family Home | $1,595,000 | 01/16/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,782 | |
1.00 | Single-Family Home | $1,125,000 | 06/05/25 | 4 | 4 | 2,922 | |
0.92 | Single-Family Home | $484,000 | 03/13/26 | 3 | 3 | 1,842 | |
0.74 | Single-Family Home | $2,160,000 | 09/12/25 | 4 | 4 | 3,278 | |
0.75 | Single-Family Home | $2,160,000 | 09/12/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,423 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 449 Turtle Head Dr.
- East McDowell Junior High School
- 6-8
- Public
- 468 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe've only been here about 3 months, but being a military family my kids have attended A LOT of schools over the last 15 years. This is by far one of the best middle school experiences. The teachers are involved and proud of their school. My son loves it. The administration and teachers still make learning fun for the students by doing lots of after school field trips and several trips out of town to the Outerbanks, Gettysburg, DC. Furthermore, the school district has embraced the future and brought in online learning for those courses not offered by the brick and mortar classrooms on campus. I have a great feeling about the next few years!Parent Review13y ago - McDowell High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1416 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagethis school would rather target and prosecute the kids who are tardy and not the kids who are vaping and doing other things...? the teachers are good people but when it comes to students the school is over its head, they cannot control all the things going on around school and even if they could they probably wouldn't do anything about it anyway Mcdowell High School has so much potential but fails to reach it on so many different levels some students do see something and say something.... but the thing is who is going to listen and actually do something about it. Not Mcdowell High SchoolParent Review3y ago - Nebo Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 339 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - McDowell Early College
- 9-12
- Public
- 225 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageSchool has a nice enough program that gives driven young adults a chance to excell for their future. The program is good but they change things on a whim and do not believe in involving parents. They schedule EVERYTHING LAST MINUTE AND EXPECT PARENTS TO CHANGE THEIR SCHEDULES AROUND TO ACCOMMODATE. This part infuriates me. They have a horrible mandatory trip every year forcing the students to go to camp haite and stay outside in 90 degree temperature all day and sleep in cabins with no air conditioning like a boot camp. They say it is for team building but it is truly torture for the students. The showers are separated by curtains in some cabins and the kids come home dehydrated and sick every year. The tuition was free when the kids started there and now they charge more and more every year and started telling them this year if they didn't pay in 48 hours they would be dropped from their classes. It has truly gotten ridiculous there. I am glad my child has the degree at the end but I think it could be ran a lot better and the trips could be better planed and finances. They never do any good fundraising besides the variety show which raises no money for the trips. This school needs better management and planning horribly. Hope that in the future they do better by the students and realize that not everyone is made of money or has a schedule that can change on a whim.Parent Review9mo ago 
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75 % Say parking is easy
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55 % Say kids play outside
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SOLDMAR 16, 2026WNC Real Estate at Lake James- SOLDMAR 13, 2026
SOLDFEB 25, 2026Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
SOLDFEB 13, 2026
SOLDJAN 30, 2026Keller Williams Unified- SOLDJAN 23, 2026Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
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449 Turtle Head Dr, Nebo, NC 28761 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,254 sqft single-family home built in 2010. This property is not currently available for sale. 449 Turtle Head Dr was last sold on Aug 28, 2017 for $1,010,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 449 Turtle Head Dr is $1,769,000.