McDowell County, NC homes for sale & real estate

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NEW 17 HRS AGO

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Welcome to Peaceful Hill! This beautiful brand new home is in a new-construction neighborhood, but it sits on over three acres. With four large bedrooms, including a huge primary suite, this home is perfectly laid-out for all your needs. There is also a sizeable office/bonus room. The spacious living room opens to a kitchen and connecting dining and family rooms. You won't want to miss the exceptional laundry room! Tasteful, neutral finishings make this house a perfect place to turn into your ideal home. Peaceful Hills is a quiet neighborhood with mountain views, a convenient location, and peaceful woods surrounding it. Roughly five miles from I-40, it's hard to find this level of country c

$299,900

4 beds3 baths2,055 sq ft

171 Peaceful Hill Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

Over three acres • Spacious living room • Mountain views

NEW 18 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Welcome to Peaceful Hill! This beautiful brand new home is in a new-construction neighborhood, but it sits on over three acres. With four large bedrooms, including a huge primary suite, this home is perfectly laid-out for all your needs. There is also a sizeable office/bonus room. The spacious living room opens to a kitchen and connecting dining and family rooms. You won't want to miss the exceptional laundry room! Tasteful, neutral finishings make this house a perfect place to turn into your ideal home. Peaceful Hills is a quiet neighborhood with mountain views, a convenient location, and peaceful woods surrounding it. Roughly five miles from I-40, it's hard to find this level of country c

$285,500

4 beds2 baths1,852 sq ft

172 Peaceful Hill Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

Over three acres • Spacious living room • Mountain views

NEW 22 HRS AGO3D WALKTHROUGH

ABOUT THIS HOME
McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Enjoy the best of Lake James living in this beautifully updated mountain home. Nestled on a wooded lot with seasonal lake and mountain views, this property offers multiple outdoor living spaces, including expansive multi-level decks and a terraced area with a fenced-in pool. Inside, a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace anchors the bright living room, while the kitchen features granite countertops, wood cabinetry, and a gas range. With community lake access just moments away, this home is ideal for enjoying boating, swimming, and the natural beauty of the area. A perfect option for full-time living, a second home, or an investment property. ~ * ~ This home has been a successful Short

$739,000

3 beds2 baths2,430 sq ft

1224 Forest Lake Heights Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Multi-level decks • Stone fireplace • Granite countertops

ABOUT THIS HOME
McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Beautiful 2 bed, 1 bath condo out in the country of Nebo! Enjoy a remarkable sunset off your private back deck. And enjoy the life of ease. This property is part of a quadplex condo where the owner maintains it. This property offers the quiet of living in the country with very little traffic and plenty of privacy, while also having little maintenance for you to handle yourself. Call today to schedule your showing and carve out your piece of paradise. HOA Fees include your water and septic, trash pickup, and all outside maintenance.

$159,900

2 beds1 bath728 sq ft

20 Forest Ridge Dr Unit 3-C, Nebo, NC 28761

Private back deck • Plenty of privacy • Built 1987

ABOUT THIS HOME
McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Welcome to 53 Crescent Ridge Lane in the sought-after gated community of Grandview Peaks—where extraordinary long-range views of the South Mountains create the perfect Western NC retreat. This thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath mountain home offers a spacious and inviting open great room with a beautiful stone fireplace, soaring ceilings, and large windows that flood the space with natural light while perfectly framing the surrounding mountain ranges. The well-appointed kitchen features ample cabinetry and flows seamlessly into the dining area, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. A loft overlooking the great room is currently used as a bedroom, but it&r

$609,000

2 beds2 baths1,575 sq ft

53 Crescent Ridge Ln, Nebo, NC 28761

Gated community • Screened-in porch • Private lake

Property at 457 Blue Ridge Dr N, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 2 baths

$399,000

2 beds2 baths1,332 sq ft

457 Blue Ridge Dr N, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 566 Plemmons Pl, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2 baths

$79,900

3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft

566 Plemmons Pl, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 89 Bobcat Path, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 3 baths

$475,000

3 beds3 baths3,088 sq ft

89 Bobcat Path, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 2514 Oakdale Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, 3 beds, 4 baths

$1,650,000

3 beds4 baths3,997 sq ft

2514 Oakdale Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 65 Deer Ln, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 3 baths

$429,000

2 beds3 baths1,870 sq ft

65 Deer Ln, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 81 Grace Estates Dr, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$449,000

3 beds3.5 baths1,995 sq ft

81 Grace Estates Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 288 Nix Creek Church Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 2 baths

$293,000

3 beds2 baths1,752 sq ft

288 Nix Creek Church Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 5046 Old Linville Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 1 bath

$225,000

3 beds1 bath1,363 sq ft

5046 Old Linville Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 478 Foxwood Dr, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 1 bath

$199,900

3 beds1 bath1,023 sq ft

478 Foxwood Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 240 Ravenswood Dr, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 2 baths

$449,000

2 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft

240 Ravenswood Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 83 Cascades Pkwy, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$308,000

3 beds2 baths1,359 sq ft

83 Cascades Pkwy, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 47 E Main St, Marion, NC 28752, 5 beds, 2 baths

$350,000

5 beds2 baths1,779 sq ft

47 E Main St, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 103 Clark St, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 2 baths

$265,000

2 beds2 baths1,379 sq ft

103 Clark St, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 333 Sandcastle Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$497,000

3 beds2 baths2,016 sq ft

333 Sandcastle Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 195 Grandview Peaks Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$650,000

3 beds2 baths1,788 sq ft

195 Grandview Peaks Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 452 Wilderness Dr, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 2 baths

$449,900

2 beds2 baths1,280 sq ft

452 Wilderness Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 70 Cascades Dr S, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$299,000

3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft

70 Cascades Dr S, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 68 Jill Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 4 baths

$685,000

3 beds4 baths3,411 sq ft

68 Jill Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 80 Grandview Loop, Nebo, NC 28761, 4 beds, 3 baths

$765,000

4 beds3 baths2,592 sq ft

80 Grandview Loop, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 14 Lake View Dr N, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 1 bath

$305,000

3 beds1 bath1,026 sq ft

14 Lake View Dr N, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 1487 Golf Course Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, 3 beds, 3 baths

$617,500

3 beds3 baths2,519 sq ft

1487 Golf Course Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 53 Osprey Ln, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$799,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,931 sq ft

53 Osprey Ln, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 143 Dogwood Acres Loop, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 1 bath

$330,000

3 beds1 bath— sq ft

143 Dogwood Acres Loop, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 70 Misty Mountain Dr #5, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$229,900

3 beds2 baths1,064 sq ft

70 Misty Mountain Dr #5, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 194 Maple St, Old Fort, NC 28762, 2 beds, 1 bath

$234,000

2 beds1 bath901 sq ft

194 Maple St, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 942 Hicks Chapel Loop, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 3 baths

$375,000

3 beds3 baths2,077 sq ft

942 Hicks Chapel Loop, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 464 Lakecrest Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 4 beds, 3 baths

$1,750,000

4 beds3 baths4,086 sq ft

464 Lakecrest Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 106 Lake Terrace Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 2 beds, 2 baths

$559,000

2 beds2 baths1,373 sq ft

106 Lake Terrace Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 1300 Hankins Rd, Marion, NC 28752, 4 beds, 3 baths

$625,000

4 beds3 baths2,859 sq ft

1300 Hankins Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 157 Blue Bird Meadows Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$315,000

3 beds2 baths1,301 sq ft

157 Blue Bird Meadows Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 360 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, 3 beds, 1 bath

$300,000

3 beds1 bath1,060 sq ft

360 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 114 Orchard St, Old Fort, NC 28762, 2 beds, 2 baths

$299,000

2 beds2 baths1,092 sq ft

114 Orchard St, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 199 Alpine Dr, Little Switzerland, NC 28749, 3 beds, 3 baths

$449,000

3 beds3 baths1,571 sq ft

199 Alpine Dr, Little Switzerland, NC 28749

Property at 159 Bradley St, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 2 baths

$299,900

3 beds2 baths1,444 sq ft

159 Bradley St, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 2 Riverview Forest Dr, Marion, NC 28752, 3 beds, 3 baths

$798,100

3 beds3 baths1,952 sq ft

2 Riverview Forest Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 231 Stroud St, Marion, NC 28752, 2 beds, 1 bath

$245,000

2 beds1 bath936 sq ft

231 Stroud St, Marion, NC 28752

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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Tue Dec 02 2025. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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