Positioned on perhaps the best ridge around Lake James, this exquisite home is located in highly-regarded 1780 only a stones throw from renowned Camp Lake James and its flat-access boatslip. This large, family getaway is tucked off the road and propped up high where Dobson's Knob and western mountain views that make Lake James famous can be seen from all around the house, the large screened porch, back deck, and Juliet balcony. The main floor is for gathering and offers ample space for the whole family and friends to join together. The grounds include a fenced yard, large stone firepit, and mature landscaping featuring dozens of native plant species. With bedrooms upstairs, a full basement, and a spacious bunk room and bath above the full garage, it's easy to make everyone comfortable. Your membership to Camp Lake James, 1780's cherished amenity and adventure center, is included with ownership. Give your kids their inheritance now and share a lifetime of priceless family memories.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Fletcher Edens• Keller Williams Unified
Listed by Bryan Jones• Keller Williams Unified
Bought with Mike Watts• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
Positioned on perhaps the best ridge around Lake James, this exquisite home is located in highly-regarded 1780 only a stones throw from renowned Camp Lake James and its flat-access boatslip. This large, family getaway is tucked off the road and propped up high where Dobson's Knob and western mountain views that make Lake James famous can be seen from all around the house, the large screened porch, back deck, and Juliet balcony. The main floor is for gathering and offers ample space for the whole family and friends to join together. The grounds include a fenced yard, large stone firepit, and mature landscaping featuring dozens of native plant species. With bedrooms upstairs, a full basement, and a spacious bunk room and bath above the full garage, it's easy to make everyone comfortable. Your membership to Camp Lake James, 1780's cherished amenity and adventure center, is included with ownership. Give your kids their inheritance now and share a lifetime of priceless family memories.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3856564
Jul 27, 2022
Sold
$1,150,000
$246/sq ft
Jul 12, 2022
Contingent
—
May 20, 2022
Listed
$1,295,000
$277/sq ft
May 6, 2022
Coming Soon
$1,295,000
$277/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,741
$141,100 + $991,271
$1,132,371
2025
$7,736 (−0.7%)
$141,100 + $991,271
$1,132,371
2024
$7,788
$141,100 + $991,271
$1,132,371
2023
$7,788 (+32.0%)
$141,100 + $991,271
$1,132,371
2022
$5,902 (−1.0%)
$120,000 + $594,077
$714,077
2021
$5,962
$120,000 + $594,077
$714,077
2020
$5,965 (−0.1%)
$120,000 + $594,077
$714,077
2019
$5,974 (+4.7%)
$120,000 + $594,077
$714,077
2018
$5,704 (−0.6%)
$206,750 + $464,667
$671,417
2017
$5,738 (+1.9%)
$206,750 + $464,667
$671,417
2016
$5,630 (−2.0%)
$206,750 + $464,667
$671,417
2014
$5,743
$209,000 + $462,776
$671,776
Tax history for 1165 Ten Whigs Rdg
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,741
$141,100 + $991,271
$1,132,371
2025
$7,736 (−0.7%)
$141,100 + $991,271
$1,132,371
2024
$7,788
$141,100 + $991,271
$1,132,371
2023
$7,788 (+32.0%)
$141,100 + $991,271
$1,132,371
2022
$5,902 (−1.0%)
$120,000 + $594,077
$714,077
2021
$5,962
$120,000 + $594,077
$714,077
2020
$5,965 (−0.1%)
$120,000 + $594,077
$714,077
2019
$5,974 (+4.7%)
$120,000 + $594,077
$714,077
2018
$5,704 (−0.6%)
$206,750 + $464,667
$671,417
2017
$5,738 (+1.9%)
$206,750 + $464,667
$671,417
2016
$5,630 (−2.0%)
$206,750 + $464,667
$671,417
2014
$5,743
$209,000 + $462,776
$671,776
*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
5
Baths
0.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.4 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
4,602
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
59437
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
CON
LAKE OVERLAY
Conservation District
The Conservation (CON) District allows low density residential development and associated uses in order to provide adequate protection for environmental areas and wildlife habitats, protect viable working farms, maintain the integrity or rural viewsheds, and limit the amount of potential property damage associated with existing natural hazards.; The Conservation District (CON) is primarily designed to prevent large numbers of housing units from impacting rural landscapes. Developers shall locate structures on appropriate portions of the landscape utilizing a maximum density calculation of one unit per three acres of total project area. Clustering of units is encouraged where feasible.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 567
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 4
# of Half Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Walk-in Closet(s), Other
Waterfront Features: Boat Lift, Boat Slip (Deed), Dock, Paddlesport Launch Site - Community, Other
Water Body Name: Lake James
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Exterior Connected
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Lake On Property, Lake Access, Level, Long Range View, Mountain View, Wooded, Views, Wooded, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 1.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: CD-L
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: Architectural Review,Building,Deed,Height,Livestock Restriction,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Signage,Subdivision,Use
HOA Information
Association Name: First Service Res
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $1,600
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2: $2,500
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From HWY 126, take main entrance into 1780 onto Campbells Trace. Turn right onto Ten Whigs Ridge. Home is on connected with a shared private drive through other homesite. See sign on left.
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Game Court, Lake, Outdoor Pool, Picnic Area, Pond, Recreation Area, Security, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails, Other
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 0.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,602
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Burke County
APN: 59437
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 4105
Living Area: 4672
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,365
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1365
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1375
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 567
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 567
Building Area Total: 4672
Foundation Details: Basement Outside Entrance
Structure Type: One and a Half Story/Basement
Around this home
Schools
Glen Alpine Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.5mi
7/10
Table Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.6mi
7/10
Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.6mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
Air Factor
We're working on getting current and accurate air risk information for this home.
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Historical weather
Nebo, NC • 28761
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.33M – $1.61M
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