OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! TURNKEY SHORT-TERM RENTAL NEAR LAKE JAMES!
Looking for a Lake James investment property, turnkey short-term rental, tiny home, or private mountain getaway? This unique modern container home offers an opportunity to own 3.98 private acres near Lake James, NC, with no HOA and plenty of room to explore future possibilities.
Designed for efficient, low-maintenance living, this approximately 320-square-foot container home is already set up for weekend getaways or short-term rental use. The thoughtfully designed interior includes a breakfast bar, electric cooktop, beverage refrigerator, ductless mini-split heating and cooling, and an easy-to-maintain layout.
Nature is a major part of the property's appeal. A 30-foot hiking trail easement and an 80-foot creek-side park easement border the property, creating added privacy and outdoor appeal that can make a vacation rental especially attractive. Seasonal winter mountain views add to the setting.
The nearly 4-acre unrestricted property with no HOA offers flexibility for buyers interested in a tiny home, homestead, recreational property, vacation rental, or future second home. The existing well and septic systems were strategically sited to accommodate the potential placement of a second home, providing an opportunity to expand the property's possibilities.
Located just minutes from Lake James, one of North Carolina's premier recreational lakes, this property puts boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, and mountain recreation within easy reach.
Whether you're looking for a Lake James vacation rental investment, tiny home retreat, mountain getaway, homestead property, or income-producing short-term rental, this property offers a rare combination of land, privacy, flexibility, and proximity to the lake.
Owner financing is available, making this an opportunity worth exploring.
Schedule your private tour today and discover what this unique Lake James property could become.
Active
$200,000
678 Forest Lake Heights Dr, Nebo, NC 28761
1beds
320sqft
Manufactured Home
Built in 2025
3.98 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$625/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Seasonal winter mountain viewsBreakfast barUnique modern container homeEasy-to-maintain layoutElectric cooktopBeverage refrigeratorThoughtfully designed interior
- 13 days
- 515
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Love mary@lovethegreen.org,
Love The Green Real Estate Consulting Firm
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4424103
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Electric Cooktop
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 320
- Total interior livable area: 320 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 320
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Winter
- Waterfront features: Other - See Remarks
- Body of water: Lake James
Lot
- Size: 3.98 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 172300541671
- Zoning: res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MobileManufactured
- Property subtype: Manufactured Home
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forest Lake Preserve
Location
- Region: Nebo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $625/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $88,740
- Annual tax amount: $334
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 108 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Owner Financing
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000+5.3%$625/sqft |
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| 9/8/2026 | Listing removed | $189,900$593/sqft |
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| 8/22/2026 | Price change | $189,900-5%$593/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $199,900-7%$625/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$672/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+254.3%$703/sqft |
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| 5/14/2024 | Sold | $63,500+2.4%$198/sqft |
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| 2/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $62,000$194/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $334 | $50,000 |
| 2024 | $334 | $50,000 |
| 2023 | $334 -1.5% | $50,000 |
| 2022 | $339 | $50,000 |
| 2021 | $339 | $50,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28761
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nebo
- Middle: East McDowell
- High: McDowell
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





