Wonderful secluded Log home nestled on over 10 acres just across the street from Lake James. This log home has open floor plan with one level living, spacious living room with wood burning stone fireplace, kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, Master suite, two additional bedrooms and main bath, laundry is also just off of the kitchen. Large covered deck and expansive sun deck. There is a second septic system on the property, if you want to add a guest cottage or garage apartment. This property allows you hiking and ATV trails just outside your door, enjoy the fire pit, hike the circle trail to the creek that borders the property the path is to the right of the fire pit and comes back up to the left, listen to the birds, hunt in your private forest. Property does extend on the other side of Georgia Pines Rd, and is cleared, it would be a great pasture or garden area. Nature is just outside your door.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
10.77 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Denice Rechtiene• Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
Bought with Lauren Rice• Keller Williams Great Smokies
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.77 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,584
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
36979
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is intended to be limited exclusively to single-family site built and modular dwelling units. The characteristics of the district, and the uses allowed there, are primarily residential in nature. The regulations of this district are intended to discourage any use that, because of its character, would substantially interfere with the development of single-family residences, and which would be detrimental to the quality of life that appeals to the average resident of this county
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Carport - 2 Car
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Dryer Hookup, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Security System, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Log
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Deck,Front
Waterfront Information
Water Body Name: Lake James
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 10.77
Elevation: 1000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions,None
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Oak Hill
Middle Or Junior High School: Table Rock
High School: Freedom
Location Information
Directions: I-40 to exit 94, go north on Dysartsville Rd, turn left on Hwy 70, turn right on Bridgewater, stay straight on Powerhouse Rd, turn right on Georgia Pines follow directional signs to the blue gate it is the third gravel driveway on Georgia Pines Road where the real estate sign is next to the gate. Do not drive up other driveways.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,584
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Burke County
APN: 36979
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1584
Living Area: 1584
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1584
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 1584
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story
Around this home
Schools
Glen Alpine Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
7/10
Table Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$434,000 – $525,000
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