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About this home
Small-town living at its best in charming Oakboro, NC! Enjoy a peaceful setting while remaining convenient to Charlotte, major highways and beautiful Lake Tillery for boating, fishing and weekend fun. Situated on a gorgeous 1.89-acre corner lot with mature trees, this one-owner, custom-built home reflects quality construction and pride of ownership throughout. A covered arched brick front porch welcomes you into a light-filled foyer featuring beautiful hardwood flooring. The spacious floor plan offers 4 bedrooms, including an impressive primary suite with dual closets, a large walk-in shower and separate soaking tub. The formal dining room is conveniently located just off the kitchen, while a separate flex space provides the perfect option for a home office, study or 4th bedroom. The kitchen features custom solid-wood cabinetry, a sunny breakfast area with bay window, KitchenAid built-in convection microwave and conventional oven, downdraft radiant cooktop, dishwasher and an LG refrigerator with icemaker that remains. A walk-in pantry provides exceptional storage with additional custom cabinetry matching the kitchen. The generously sized laundry room also features solid-wood cabinetry and a utility sink, washer and dryer also remain. Just off the rear of the home is a wonderful three-season sunroom overlooking the spacious property—an inviting place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Hardwood flooring extends throughout much of the home with tile flooring in the bathrooms. The oversized garage offers excellent space and the added convenience of both hot and cold water. Additional features include two A.O. Smith water heaters installed in 2024, two Trane XL HVAC systems with CleanEffects, roof replaced in 2013, and new garage door and opener in 2025. City water and city sewer complete the package. A rare opportunity to own a quality custom home on 1.89 acres in the heart of Oakboro—spacious, well cared for and ready for its next owner!
This district is established as a low density district in which the principal use of land is for single-family residences. Please refer to Appendix I for a list of permitted uses. Permitted structures include those which meet the dimensional restrictions listed in Article VI. The regulations of this district are intended to ensure that residential development not having access to public water and or sewer will occur at sufficiently low densities to provide a healthful environment.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oakboro, NC • 28129
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 279 James Rd
$550,931
$931 over list price of $550K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $300K to $475K.