Welcome to The Gretel at 1780—a whimsical retreat designed to be your perfect Happy Place. Timeless architecture and thoughtful design give this home the character and charm of your dream mountain cottage. The Gretel offers a harmonious blend of comfort, privacy, and natural beauty. Featuring a spacious main-level primary suite and an open-concept living area that flows seamlessly into a full-length screened porch—perfect for soaking in the peaceful, wooded views. Whether you're enjoying a solo escape or gathering with loved ones, there's ample space to unwind with two cozy upstairs bedrooms and a versatile game or media room. Rustic details like stone accents, feather-board siding, and charming flower boxes add a touch of Appalachian elegance. A rare carport—ready to be transformed into a fully enclosed garage—adds to the property’s unique appeal. Plus, you’ll enjoy access to a nearby deeded boatslip and membership to Camp Lake James, making your lakeside lifestyle complete.
Closed
$780,000
1400 Yellow Fork Trl E, Nebo, NC 28761
3beds
1,402sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2019
2.65 Acres Lot
$780,500 Zestimate®
$556/sqft
$2,698 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 24, 2025 at 10:56am
Listing Provided by:
Fletcher Edens fletcher@lakejames.com,
Keller Williams Unified,
Bryan Jones,
Keller Williams Unified
Bought with:
Fletcher Edens
Keller Williams Unified
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4249378

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,402
- Total interior livable area: 1,402 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,402
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Pool features: Community
- Waterfront features: Beach - Public, Boat Slip – Community, Boat Slip (Deed), Boat Slip (Lease/License), Paddlesport Launch Site - Community, Pier - Community, Other - See Remarks
- Body of water: Lake James
Lot
- Size: 2.65 Acres
- Features: Views, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 57360
- Zoning: CD-E-CD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optics, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Boat Storage, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Game Court, Lake Access, Picnic Area, Pond, Recreation Area, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails, Other
Location
- Region: Nebo
- Subdivision: 1780
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,000 annually
- Association name: First Service Residential
- Second HOA fee: $4,200 annually
- Second association name: Camp Lake James Master Assoc
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Services availability

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