Cheap homes for sale & real estate in McDowell County, NC

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Cheap Home for sale in McDowell County, NC:
What an opportunity! Mountain Living at its best. The views abound pending where you decide to build your majestic Mountain Home. With just shy of 4 acres there is plenty of room for privacy, scenic views and exploring. Located at the top of the Forrest Heights Subdivision on the end of Black Lark Drive, this lot is the perfect canvas for your dream home!

$69,000

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TBD Black Lark Dr, Marion, NC 28752

4 acres • Black lark drive • Scenic views

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Cheap Home for sale in McDowell County, NC:
Nebo Lake James Area Building Lot - Highly desirable end of subdivision lot, hilltop land in Celestial Estates off Deer Park Road - Level to rolling, wooded, private at the end of Celestial - Light Restrictions - +/- 1.03 Acre Lot. The rare find and unique feature of this lot is that it includes a WELL. Excellent Long Range Mountain Views.

$50,000

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Lot 1 Celestial Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Hilltop land • Wooded • Private

SHORT SALE

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Cheap Home for sale in McDowell County, NC:
891 E. Court Street. Prime building lot located in the city of Marion. This property is very conveniently located to all the attractions and amenities that Marion has to offer. A very desirable location. Property is presently zoned residential but could also probably could be changed to commercial, if desired. Offer will have to be approved by the lender. Possible short sale.

$100,000

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891 Court St E, Marion, NC 28752

0.26 acre lot • Listed 35 days

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Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautiful wooded lot in the private, gated community of Forest Heights. This property offers the perfect setting for a walk-out basement home, combining natural beauty with architectural potential. Enjoy the peace and privacy of a secluded location while being just minutes from town. Offered at half of the tax value – an exceptional value for such a desirable location. For more information, contact the listing agent today!

$14,900

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V/L Heartwood Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Wooded lot • Secluded location • 1.75 acre lot

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Cheap Home for sale in McDowell County, NC:
Prime Lake James Lot in The Arbor – Over 1 Acre with Boat Slip & Mountain Views Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beautiful +/-1.12 acre lot in the Arbor at Lake James community. Perfectly laid for a homesite, this gently sloping property offers an ideal build site with seasonal mountain views and serene natural surroundings. Enjoy lake life at its best with your dedicated boat slip, giving you quick access to the pristine waters of Lake James. Whether you're building your dream home or a vacation rental, this lot offers incredible flexibility — short-term rentals are allowed, making it a great investment opportunity. The Arbor is a gated, private community with

$125,000

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0 Captains Dr #234, Nebo, NC 28761

Gated community • Lake james lot • Community pavilion

Property at 368 Sassafras Dr #726, Old Fort, NC 28762

$125,000

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368 Sassafras Dr #726, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at Tract 3 Linville Dr, Marion, NC 28752

$22,500

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Tract 3 Linville Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at TBD Graphite Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762

$129,000

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TBD Graphite Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 94 Galax Dr Unit T-44, Black Mountain, NC 28711

$67,000

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94 Galax Dr Unit T-44, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at 96 Patton Valley Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$225,000

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96 Patton Valley Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 0000 Old Post Office Rd, Marion, NC 28752

$210,000

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0000 Old Post Office Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at V/L Summit Trl #82, Nebo, NC 28761

$115,000

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V/L Summit Trl #82, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Lot 14 Song Sparrow Dr #14, Marion, NC 28752

$40,000

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Lot 14 Song Sparrow Dr #14, Marion, NC 28752

Property at Lot 13 Song Sparrow Dr #13, Marion, NC 28752

$20,000

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Lot 13 Song Sparrow Dr #13, Marion, NC 28752

Property at VL 23 G Sequoyah Cir Unit 23 G, Marion, NC 28752

$11,000

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VL 23 G Sequoyah Cir Unit 23 G, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 913 Bear Cliff Dr #24, Nebo, NC 28761

$89,000

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913 Bear Cliff Dr #24, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 860 Redwood Dr, Marion, NC 28752

$323,000

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860 Redwood Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 144 Galax Dr Unit T-42, Black Mountain, NC 28711

$14,999

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144 Galax Dr Unit T-42, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at 144 Galax Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711

$14,999

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144 Galax Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at 99999 Rocky Branch Trl, Marion, NC 28752

$95,000

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99999 Rocky Branch Trl, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 99999 Blue Ridge Dr S, Marion, NC 28752

$45,000

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99999 Blue Ridge Dr S, Marion, NC 28752

Property at TBD Lackey Town Rd, Crooked Creek, NC 28762

$45,000

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TBD Lackey Town Rd, Crooked Creek, NC 28762

Property at 150 Summers Way, Marion, NC 28752

$83,000

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150 Summers Way, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 719 & 899 Mchone Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

$250,000

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719 & 899 Mchone Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 0 Mt Hebron Rd, Old Fort, NC 28711

$299,000

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0 Mt Hebron Rd, Old Fort, NC 28711

Property at 99999 Gateway Pkwy #761, Old Fort, NC 28762

$75,000

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99999 Gateway Pkwy #761, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 0000 Double Eagle Dr #25, Nebo, NC 28761

$39,000

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0000 Double Eagle Dr #25, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 99999 Sir Winston Way Lot 52, Marion, NC 28752

$35,000

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99999 Sir Winston Way Lot 52, Marion, NC 28752

Property at Lot 57 Perennial Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$39,900

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Lot 57 Perennial Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 178 Beacon Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$58,000

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178 Beacon Ridge Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at V/L Sherman Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

$190,000

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V/L Sherman Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at TBD Darrow Dr Lot 90, Nebo, NC 28761

$41,000

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TBD Darrow Dr Lot 90, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 152 Highland Point Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

$240,000

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152 Highland Point Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 9999 Peninsula Reserve Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

$69,000

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9999 Peninsula Reserve Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Tract 1 Off Timber Rd, Marion, NC 28752

$35,000

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Tract 1 Off Timber Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 00 Pittman Rd, Marion, NC 28752

$398,000

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00 Pittman Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at Lot 1 NC Highway 226 Hwy S, Union Mills, NC 28167

$10,000

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Lot 1 NC Highway 226 Hwy S, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at Lot 43 Winghaven Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$385,000

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Lot 43 Winghaven Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at TBD Olde Duffer Dr #10, Nebo, NC 28761

$49,999

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TBD Olde Duffer Dr #10, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Lot 119 Trail Ridge Dr, Marion, NC 28752

$25,000

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Lot 119 Trail Ridge Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 377 Harborside Dr #245, Nebo, NC 28761

$39,500

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377 Harborside Dr #245, Nebo, NC 28761

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Cheap Homes for Sale in McDowell County

There are currently 404 cheap homes for sale in McDowell County at a median listing price of $385K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in McDowell County stay on the market for 95 days and receive 1 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in McDowell County every 15 minutes.

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