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1780 - a Crescent Community
Nestled against the expansive Lake James State Park and situated across the lake from its sister community, Old Wildlife Club, 1780 offers homesites ranging from just under 1 acre to nearly 8 acres. Interior homesites come with private boat slips in the community docks. All owners are members of Camp Lake James. 1780 was thoughtfully platted out according to the topography. Each lot was designed to have one or more quality building sites. Want to build a small private cabin in the woods? 1780 is the perfect community with no minimum square foot requirements. However, there is a maximum, no homes over 6000 square feet heated. Call for more information about 1780. We would love to answer your questions. 1780 Community is the closest community to Paddy's Creek State Park. How often can you walk from your house into a 2800 acre state park? State Park living at its very best.
Property Owners Dues and Camp Lake James Membership Dues Per Year (2020):
$4000 for a waterfront property.
$4600 for an interior property and deeded boat slip.
Sewer: Individual Septic Systems
Water: Individual Well
High Speed Fiber Optic Internet: Yes
Short Term Rentals: Not Allowed in most areas. Three select areas do allow short term rentals.
THE FINE PRINT
This is the place to find the rules and regulations governing property in the Camp Lake James communities of 1780 and Old Wildlife Club. If you already own here, these documents apply to you. If you're thinking of buying property here, they will apply to you when you become an owner.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
As an owner here you are a member of two organizations: the Property Owners Association (“POA”) for your community, and the Camp Lake James Master Recreational Association "(“CLJ”). You pay annual dues to each of these associations. You also vote to elect their board members. Perhaps you even choose to serve as a board member at some point in your more leisure-filled future.
The POA boards have hired a professional property management company to manage the day-to-day administration of the community. Our community manager is Mark Hamiter, CMCA. Mark.Hamiter@fsresidential.com. Nina Henderson, our community assistant, can be reached at 704.805.1787 or nina.henderson@fsresidential.com.
CLJ contact information is available at camplakejames.com.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
Each association has a governing document known variously as the Declaration, as the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, or as the CCRs. Developers write a Declaration as a broad descriptor of the kind of community they intend to create. Our Declarations are the fundamental reason our particular neighborhoods have their striking look and feel. The OWC Declaration is here. The 1780 Declaration is here. The Camp Lake James Declaration is here. These documents lay out the fundamental rules of the community. There are later supplements to these original documents too, one recorded each time a new phase of lots was created.
Declarations are public records available free online from the county where the property is located. For us, that means either McDowell County Register of Deeds or Burke County Register of Deeds.
If you have trouble finding a recorded document relevant to a specific lot in either 1780 or OWC use the Let’s Talk button above to ask us for help.
ARCHITECTURAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
The Declarations frequently mention Improvements - generally, building something on your lot or otherwise altering it - and delegate the task of controlling such improvements to the grandly named Habitat Review Board (“HRB”). As required by the Declaration, the HRB has published architectural development guidelines and associated forms and processes to manage Improvements.
The 1780 DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES are here. The 1780 HRB FORMS are here. If you have any questions about these documents or the building process in 1780 please contact the HRB administrator at jcpurbrick@gmail.com.
The OLD WILDLIFE CLUB DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES are here. The OLD WILDLIFE CLUB FORMS are here. If you have any questions about these documents or the building process in Old Wildlife Club please contact the HRB administrator at jcpurbrick@gmail.com.
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The Arbor - an Oscar Vasquez Community
The Arbor is an Oscar Vasquez community that is located on the southwest side of the lake, near the city of Marion. This gated community currently has over 300 homesites. Homesites are approximately an acre. Some interior lots come with boat slips. The views from many of the homesites of Mt. Mitchell, Shortoff, and Dobson's Knob are amazing.. Most of the lots available are resales, but some developer owned lots remain.
As of May, 2019, there are 108 vacant waterfront lots. There are 70 Waterfront homes and 18 interior homes built in The Arbor.
Property Owners Association Dues: (2019)
$600
The Beach Club at Lake James - a Premier Land Development Property
A 6 to 8 lot develpment. Very few rules or regulations. Short term rentals allowed. There is a beautiful wedding event center being built on one of the lots. This development offer fantastic long range water and mountain views.
Community HOA dues are unknown if any.
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Bear Cliff
Bear Cliff is a beautiful gated community located on the northwest side of the lake, near the city of Marion. It currently has 75 homesites, 3 fishing ponds and some fantastic views. The homesites are approximately 1 acre in size. This community is convenient to Bear Creek Marina. Most of the lots available are resales, although there are some developer owned interior lots.
Property Owners Association Dues 2020 :
Lot - $300
Road - $100
Sewer: Individual Septic Systems
Water: Individual Well
High Speed Fiber Optic Internet: No
Short Term Rentals: Not Allowed
» Click here to view community mapBlack Forest - a Crescent Community
Black Forest offers 54 lots on 600 acres. Multiple dwellings are permitted on each lot. Residents benefit from a variety of recreational amenities, including miles of walking trails, a River Camp, and a Lake Camp. A full-time caretaker helps maintain the rustic beauty of the common areas. Black Forest is an Audubon International Gold Signature Program community. Each lot is a compound lot, thus allowing multiple dwellings per lot. Lots are not subdividable.
Yearly HOA Dues Waterfront Lot (2021): $5297.52
Yearly HOA Dues for Interior with Deeded Boatslip: $5789.52
Sewer: Individual Septic Systems
Water: Individual Well
High Speed Fiber Optic Internet: No
Short Term Rentals: Not Allowed
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» Click here to view community mapCamp Lake James
Camp Lake James, the amenity area for the 1780 and Old Wildlife Club communities.
The Camp has everything you need to relax, play and create special memories with family, friends and neighbors. Spend the days kayaking or canoeing on clear mountain waters, cooling off in the pool or unwinding around a crackling campfire while roasting marshmallows. After a day on the lake, nothing is better than kicking back at the Social Hall and getting a bite to eat at the County Line Canteen.
The expert staff at The Camp will make sure that your time here is memorable, and our Activities Director plans events for all ages. Enjoy nature walks along the shores of Lake James while listening for native frog calls or enjoy a glass of wine during a Saturday Social with friends and neighbors. A day at The Camp holds as much or as little diversion as you want.
Become a member by living here or purchasing a recreational license with full camp privileges. Another way to enjoy The Camp is to plan your next NC mountain vacation on Lake James and stay in one of our cabins - you’re sure to have a great time in one of our family and pet friendly rentals. We offer many adventures like fishing, kayaking , paddleboarding, hiking, and more! Come enjoy lake life at its best.
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Cottage Park at Lake James
Cottage Park at Lake James, North Carolina is a beautiful community with 30 homesites. This luxurious, gated community will include large estate style lots and houses built by some of the area's leading custom home builders. Home architectural guidelines are in place to ensure that houses will reflect the overall theme of the neighborhood. A pool and clubhouse are planned for the near future. Owner financing is available.
Dues are $975 a year as of 2020.
» Click here to view community mapDry Creek - a Crescent Community
Dry Creek offers 64 lots on over 400 acres of land. Here, residents, can enjoy a matchless setting with amazing long range waterviews of Lake James State Park Expansion. Lots range in size from 1 to 10 acres. The homes built in Dry Creek are built to blend in with the environment and are not to exceed 6000 square feet. Protective covenants are in place to ensure that Dry Creek maintains its rustic theme.
Dues Per Year (2020):
$935 for a waterfront lot.
$1455 for an interior lot (additional fee is for deeded boat slip)
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East Shores - a Crescent Community
The East Shores community began in 1990 and has a total of 167 homesites.
East Shores is a neighborhood located on the northeast side of Lake James in Morganton, NC. Lake James is at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is the first in a chain of lakes created by Duke Energy along the Catawba River and boasts deep, beautiful, clean water. The neighborhood offers phenomenal views of the lake and the mountains, deeded boat slips for those without waterfront properties, a pool, tennis court and friendly neighbors. It's a great place to live and we have residents of all ages and in all stages of life.
Sewer: Individual Septic Systems
Water: City Water
High Speed Fiber Optic Internet: Yes
Short Term Rentals: Not Allowed
Dues Per Year:(2020)
$684.14 for a waterfront lot.
$1324.32 for an interior lot with deeded boat slip.
To learn more about the community rules and regulations visit - http://www.esoanc.org/default.asp
» Click here to view community mapThe Enclave - a Premier Land Development Property
Forest Lake Heights
A small ecletic community with a wide variety of houses, RVs, campers and more.
» Click here to view community mapHoliday Shores on Lake James
One of Lake James oldest and most esteemed communities.
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Driving map of Lake James and the surrounding neighborhoods.
» Click here to view community mapLake View Estates
HOA Dues: $173 a year (as of 2014)
» Click here to view community mapLake View Pointe
One of the best views from a golf course you’ll ever see. Waterfront homes with a few interiors mixed in surround the club, which also includes a waterfront gathering area and boatslip complex.
» Click here to view community mapLakeridge
A 10 lot subdivision developed by Crescent Communities, located off of Benfields Landing Road.
HOA Dues: $200 a year.
Sewer: Individual Septic Systems
Water: Public Water
High Speed Fiber Optic Internet: Yes
Short Term Rentals: Not Allowed
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Lakeview Hills
Small private and gated, this get-away community boasts some of the largest views from perched lots found on Lake James. Look directly into the Linville Gorge and see from Mitchell to Grandfather from the main-channel, waterfront locations. According to the deeds, the lots do not have numbers assigned to them.
This is a gated community and gate code changes every month. Please call in advance to enable us to track down the current code. Gate code must also be used when leaving the community, so do not follow another car in!
Property Owners Assocation Dues: $450 (2016)
Lakeview Shores
Quaint small community created in the early 1990's. Excellent views from most sites, located just across the entrance from the Marion Lake Golf Club. It is only a short drive to the town of Nebo and Marion and easily accessable to I-40.
Property Owners Association Dues: $360 (2016)
Laurel Pointe - a Crescent Community
The perfect mix of home styles for your retirement retreat, weekend home, or full time castle. Wide roads for walking and active neighbors can be found here along with community docks for interior lot owners.
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Linville Pointe and North East Area of Lake James
Linville Point and the North East area of Lake James are two of the oldest develped area's on Lake James. There are no HOA fees.
» Click here to view community mapMallard Cove - a Crescent Community
Mallard Cove is a small gated waterfront community located on the south side of Lake James across from the long arm of the Patty's Creek State Park on the Burke County side of Lake James. Come enjoy all that Lake James has to offer!
HOA Dues: $300 a year.
High Speed Internet: Yes
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Mallard Pointe - a Crescent Community
A beautiful and quiet neighborhood that sits across from the Lake James State Park, this Crescent Community has deep water, incredible views and a quiet cove. Perfect for boating, swimming or just relaxing with your favorite book.
HOA Dues: $375 a year for waterfront lots. $735 a year for interior lot.
High Speed Internet: Yes
Short Term Rentals: Yes, with some restrictions.
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Marion Lake Club
One of the best views from a golf course you’ll ever see. Waterfront homes with a few interiors mixed in surround the club, which also includes a waterfront gathering area and boatslip complex.
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Mystic Landing - a Premier Land Development Property
HOA Dues: $200 a year.
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Not all lots were numbered according to deeds.
» Click here to view community mapOld Wildlife Club - a Crescent Community
One of the two most recent Crescent Communities developments. Large lots with rustic style homes. Beautiful North Western mountain views of miles of Lake James main channel water. Wooden bridge, hiking trials, and community meadows are on site. Camp Lake James membership is included.
Property Owners Dues and Camp Lake James Membership Dues Per Year (2021):
$4100 for a waterfront property.
$4825 for an interior property and deeded boat slip.
Sewer: Individual Septic Systems
Water: County Water
High Speed Fiber Optic Internet: Yes
Short Term Rentals: Not Allowed
THE FINE PRINT
This is the place to find the rules and regulations governing property in the Camp Lake James communities of 1780 and Old Wildlife Club. If you already own here, these documents apply to you. If you're thinking of buying property here, they will apply to you when you become an owner.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
As an owner here you are a member of two organizations: the Property Owners Association (“POA”) for your community, and the Camp Lake James Master Recreational Association "(“CLJ”). You pay annual dues to each of these associations. You also vote to elect their board members. Perhaps you even choose to serve as a board member at some point in your more leisure-filled future.
The POA boards have hired a professional property management company to manage the day-to-day administration of the community. Our community manager is Mark Hamiter, CMCA. Mark.Hamiter@fsresidential.com. Nina Henderson, our community assistant, can be reached at 704.805.1787 or nina.henderson@fsresidential.com.
CLJ contact information is available at camplakejames.com.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
Each association has a governing document known variously as the Declaration, as the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, or as the CCRs. Developers write a Declaration as a broad descriptor of the kind of community they intend to create. Our Declarations are the fundamental reason our particular neighborhoods have their striking look and feel. The OWC Declaration is here. The 1780 Declaration is here. The Camp Lake James Declaration is here. These documents lay out the fundamental rules of the community. There are later supplements to these original documents too, one recorded each time a new phase of lots was created.
Declarations are public records available free online from the county where the property is located. For us, that means either McDowell County Register of Deeds or Burke County Register of Deeds.
If you have trouble finding a recorded document relevant to a specific lot in either 1780 or OWC use the Let’s Talk button above to ask us for help.
ARCHITECTURAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
The Declarations frequently mention Improvements - generally, building something on your lot or otherwise altering it - and delegate the task of controlling such improvements to the grandly named Habitat Review Board (“HRB”). As required by the Declaration, the HRB has published architectural development guidelines and associated forms and processes to manage Improvements.
The 1780 DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES are here. The 1780 HRB FORMS are here. If you have any questions about these documents or the building process in 1780 please contact the HRB administrator at jcpurbrick@gmail.com.
The OLD WILDLIFE CLUB DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES are here. The OLD WILDLIFE CLUB FORMS are here. If you have any questions about these documents or the building process in Old Wildlife Club please contact the HRB administrator at jcpurbrick@gmail.com.
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The Peninsula at Lake James - a Premier Land Development Property
One of Lake James's newest communities. This 220 acre tract of land, formerly known as Grey Ridge, was aquired from Crescent Communities by a private developer. This tract boasts over 200 lots, offering some of the most scenic views possible on Lake James. The Peninsula at Lake James has a community pool and pool house, as well as a state of the art gate with beautiful stone pillars. The Peninsula at Lake James is one only a very few communities to allow owners to put their home in a short-term rental program. To get your tour of The Peninsula at Lake James call or email us.
Annual Property Owners Dues (2020): $705
Sewer: Individual Septic Systems
Water: Shared Wells
High Speed Fiber Optic Internet: No
Short Term Rentals: Allowed
» Click here to view community mapPisgah Preserve
A 500+ acre gated community. This master planned community was designed with preservation in mind. Once completed, it will have over 140 home sites ranging from one to five acres. Over 125 acres of carefully planned green and open space are designed to protect all streams and waterways.
Property Owners Dues Per Year 2017: $360 per lot.
» Click here to view community mapPisgah Shores at Lake James
One of the newest communities on Lake James, these dockable waterfront lots provide long range water views and super flat walks to the lake. Pisgah Shores at Lake James offer convenient access to Lake James Road and give each owner the benefit of a private driveway and the ability to put in a private gate. Pisgah Shores at Lake James has minimal building restrictions and no HOA dues. These lots are arguably the flattest topography ever offered on Lake James.
Home Owners Association Dues: None
» Click here to view community mapPlantation Point
This quaint 60 lot subdivision is located on the southwest side of Lake James in McDowell County. Just minutes from the town of Marion.
HOA Dues: $415 a year.
» Click here to view community mapThe Pointe on Lake James
This is a very small gated subdivision with only 5 lots. These 5 lots may have the best views an owner can have on Lake James. Each lot can have its own private boat dock.
HOA Dues: $500 per year
» Click here to view community mapSouthPointe - a Crescent Community
SouthPointe offers over 250 home sites which range in size from .5 to 2.8 acres. It is home to many full and part-time residents. The community is covenant restricted, with a minimum square footage. Most interior lots come with boat slips. Residents enjoy a community pool and clubhouse. SouthPointe is located on the northeast side of Lake James in Burke County, approximately 8 miles from Morganton.
Dues Per Year: (2020)
$935 for a waterfront lot.
$1455 for an interior lot (additional fee is to cover boat slip)
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Sunset Cove - a Premier Land Development Property
Year Dues: Unknown
» Click here to view community mapSunset Point - a Crescent Community
Located on the Northwest side of the lake, this gated community boasts of Sunset views (hence the name) and majestic homes. There’s also a huge protected cove on the west side that is known for some of the best floating and boating.
Yearly HOA Dues (2020): $1328 yearly HOA fee, $2000 association initiation fee, $75 transfer fee.
Sewer: Individual Septic Systems
Water: Community Well
High Speed Fiber Optic Internet: No
Short Term Rentals: Not Allowed
» Click here to view community mapWaterglyn - a Crescent Community
A Crescent Communities classic. This well-kept community is tucked in on the south side with great views, large water, and manageable homesites.
HOA Dues: $140 a year
Sewer: Individual Septic Systems
Water: County Water
High Speed Fiber Optic Internet: No
Short Term Rentals: Not Allowed
» Click here to view community mapWaters Edge - a Premier Land Development Property
A beautiful gated community located on the east side of Lake James, very convenient to Morganton. This 46 lot subdivision boasts access to the Fonta Flora mountain bike trail and a community beach.
Yearly Home Owner's dues are $500 a year.
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