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Here are the 9 most expensive homes for sale in North Carolina. Take a look inside

12 Landsdowne Ct. is surrounded by woods in the Ramble Biltmore Forest.
12 Landsdowne Ct. is surrounded by woods in the Ramble Biltmore Forest. Canopy MLS

The average home price in North Carolina is roughly $320,000, but there are properties in the Tar Heel State listed for far more than that.

A family compound nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a beachfront mansion in the Outer Banks and a private Island on Lake Norman are among the priciest listings.

Here are the most expensive homes for sale in North Carolina, with links to full listings and photos.

1. 1907 Flattop Cliffs Ln, Linville, NC 28646: $29.8 million

The mansion called Lazy Bear Lodge sits atop a mountain in Linville Ridge and tops all other homes for sale in the Carolinas at $29.75 million, according to Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
The mansion called Lazy Bear Lodge sits atop a mountain in Linville Ridge and tops all other homes for sale in the Carolinas at $29.75 million, according to Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. Ryan Theede Ryan Theede


The 5.6-acre Lazy Bear Lodge estate has a separate 3,000-square-foot party pavilion and a “Hobbit-esque” guest house.
The 5.6-acre Lazy Bear Lodge estate has a separate 3,000-square-foot party pavilion and a “Hobbit-esque” guest house. Ryan Theede Ryan Theede
Lazy Bear Lodge offers 340-degree views of peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains and even uptown Charlotte.
Lazy Bear Lodge offers 340-degree views of peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains and even uptown Charlotte. Ryan Theede Ryan Theede

2. 14051 Island Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078: $22 million

The Charlotte area’s most expensive home — which includes its own Lake Norman “island” — hit the market for $22 million. The mansion is located on Maracas Island in Huntersville, NC. The owners are Cornelis and Johanna Mermans.
The Charlotte area’s most expensive home — which includes its own Lake Norman “island” — hit the market for $22 million. The mansion is located on Maracas Island in Huntersville, NC. The owners are Cornelis and Johanna Mermans. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
This Charlotte mansion designs by Charlotte architect Harry Schrader hit the market this week, one perched on its own Lake Norman Island. The mansion is located on Maracas Island in Huntersville, NC. The owners are Cornelis and Johanna Mermans.
This Charlotte mansion designs by Charlotte architect Harry Schrader hit the market this week, one perched on its own Lake Norman Island. The mansion is located on Maracas Island in Huntersville, NC. The owners are Cornelis and Johanna Mermans. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Inside the Charlotte area’s most expensive home — which includes its own Lake Norman “island” — hit the market for $22 million. The mansion is located on Maracas Island in Huntersville, NC. The owners are Cornelis and Johanna Mermans.
Inside the Charlotte area’s most expensive home — which includes its own Lake Norman “island” — hit the market for $22 million. The mansion is located on Maracas Island in Huntersville, NC. The owners are Cornelis and Johanna Mermans. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
The indoor pool at Charlotte area’s priciest mansion. The $22M home hit the market this week, one perched on its own Lake Norman Island.
The indoor pool at Charlotte area’s priciest mansion. The $22M home hit the market this week, one perched on its own Lake Norman Island. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

3. 18019 Harbor Light Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031: $16 million

Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion graces the waterfront on Harbor Light Boulevard in The Peninsula community in Cornelius.
Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion graces the waterfront on Harbor Light Boulevard in The Peninsula community in Cornelius. Patrick Hood Photography
Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion features Schonbek chandeliers, marble-travertine, five-inch walnut flooring and 12- to 30-foot groin vault ceilings.
Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion features Schonbek chandeliers, marble-travertine, five-inch walnut flooring and 12- to 30-foot groin vault ceilings. Patrick Hood Photography
A suspended staircase leads to the upper level of Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion.
A suspended staircase leads to the upper level of Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion. Patrick Hood Photography
Most every room in Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s waterfront mansion has a view of Lake Norman.
Most every room in Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s waterfront mansion has a view of Lake Norman. Patrick Hood Photography

4. 214 Folkestone Ln, Arden, NC 28704: $13 million

214 Folkstone Ln. overlooks the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course with a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
214 Folkstone Ln. overlooks the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course with a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Steven Freedman
The main floor includes the primary bedroom suite, thoughtfully designed with a generous walk-in closet, a custom primary bath suite, and a personal sitting room.
The main floor includes the primary bedroom suite, thoughtfully designed with a generous walk-in closet, a custom primary bath suite, and a personal sitting room. Steven Freedman
The home features 14-foot ceilings and 138 windows, with three windows are noted as the largest single-pane windows found in a residential property in North America.
The home features 14-foot ceilings and 138 windows, with three windows are noted as the largest single-pane windows found in a residential property in North America. Steven Freedman
214 Folkestone Ln. is listed for $13 million.
214 Folkestone Ln. is listed for $13 million. Steven Freedman

5. 8465 Norman Estates Dr, Denver, NC 28037: $13 million

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch is selling his longtime Lake Norman mansion that overlooks a quiet part of the lake in the gated Norman Estates community.
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch is selling his longtime Lake Norman mansion that overlooks a quiet part of the lake in the gated Norman Estates community. SKYCAM DIGITAL SKYCAM DIGITAL
The owners have meticulously maintained the mansion and its 1.3 acres in a community with many “high profile” homeowners, Realtor Heather Gibbs of Corcoran HM Properties said.
The owners have meticulously maintained the mansion and its 1.3 acres in a community with many “high profile” homeowners, Realtor Heather Gibbs of Corcoran HM Properties said. CORCORAN HM PROPERTIES
“It’s a true masterpiece,” the builder of the mansion said in 2012. “Nothing else like it on Lake Norman.”
“It’s a true masterpiece,” the builder of the mansion said in 2012. “Nothing else like it on Lake Norman.” CORCORAN HM PROPERTIES
The home has 180-degree panoramic views of Lake Norman.
The home has 180-degree panoramic views of Lake Norman. CORCORAN HM PROPERTIES

6. 101 Station One Ln, Corolla, NC 27927: $11 million

101 Station One Ln. includes panoramic water views and 250 feet of secluded beach.
101 Station One Ln. includes panoramic water views and 250 feet of secluded beach. Melissa Mattingly
Each of the nine oversized bedrooms comes with an ensuite bathroom and spacious closets.
Each of the nine oversized bedrooms comes with an ensuite bathroom and spacious closets. Melissa Mattingly
The home features a sizable dining room overlooking the Sound.
The home features a sizable dining room overlooking the Sound. Melissa Mattingly
The living area is an open-concept floor plan with an expansive great room featuring huge windows overlooking the ocean.
The living area is an open-concept floor plan with an expansive great room featuring huge windows overlooking the ocean. Melissa Mattingly
The saltwater pool is complete with a poolside wet bar complete with a refrigerator, sink and television.
The saltwater pool is complete with a poolside wet bar complete with a refrigerator, sink and television. Melissa Mattingly

7. 224 Westglow Circle, Blowing Rock, NC 28605: $10.8 million

224 Westglow Circle boasts nearly 20 acres of luxury living in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
224 Westglow Circle boasts nearly 20 acres of luxury living in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Canopy MLS
The property includes three primary residences with views of Johns River Gorge, stretching to the Charlotte skyline, and Grandfather Mountain.
The property includes three primary residences with views of Johns River Gorge, stretching to the Charlotte skyline, and Grandfather Mountain. Canopy MLS
The property includes three primary residences with views of Johns River Gorge, stretching to the Charlotte skyline, and Grandfather Mountain.
The property includes three primary residences with views of Johns River Gorge, stretching to the Charlotte skyline, and Grandfather Mountain. Canopy MLS
The property includes three primary residences with views of Johns River Gorge, stretching to the Charlotte skyline, and Grandfather Mountain.
The property includes three primary residences with views of Johns River Gorge, stretching to the Charlotte skyline, and Grandfather Mountain. Canopy MLS

8. 12 Landsdowne Ct, Asheville, NC 28803: $10.3 million

12 Landsdowne Ct. is surrounded by woods in the Ramble Biltmore Forest.
12 Landsdowne Ct. is surrounded by woods in the Ramble Biltmore Forest. Canopy MLS
The grand entrance leads you into the foyer with soaring ceilings for a grand welcome.
The grand entrance leads you into the foyer with soaring ceilings for a grand welcome. Canopy MLS
The gourmet kitchen has top of the line appliances,double islands and a separate prep kitchen.
The gourmet kitchen has top of the line appliances,double islands and a separate prep kitchen. Canopy MLS
The glass elevator leads to the lower level, with 3-ensuite bedrooms, wet-bar, family room and storage.
The glass elevator leads to the lower level, with 3-ensuite bedrooms, wet-bar, family room and storage. Canopy MLS

9. 530 Heaton Forest Rd, Cashiers, NC 28717: $10 million

The estate boasts a main residence with seven spacious bedrooms, seven bathrooms, complemented by a separate guest house with four bedrooms and three bedrooms.
The estate boasts a main residence with seven spacious bedrooms, seven bathrooms, complemented by a separate guest house with four bedrooms and three bedrooms. Marilynn Kay Photography
The main residence showcases an open and flowing floor plan, perfect for entertaining.
The main residence showcases an open and flowing floor plan, perfect for entertaining. Marilynn Kay Photography
The main residence showcases an open and flowing floor plan, perfect for entertaining.
The main residence showcases an open and flowing floor plan, perfect for entertaining. Marilynn Kay Photography
The property includes unparalleled views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The property includes unparalleled views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Marilynn Kay Photography

This story was originally published July 31, 2023 at 9:25 AM with the headline "Here are the 9 most expensive homes for sale in North Carolina. Take a look inside."

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