McDowell County, NC Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in McDowell County was $302K last month, down 4.1% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in McDowell County is $163, down 14.2% since last year.
McDowell County Housing Market Trends
In October 2025, McDowell County home prices were down 4.1% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $302K. On average, homes in McDowell County sell after 94 days on the market compared to 73 days last year. There were 43 homes sold in October this year, up from 29 last year.

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Recently sold homes
- $316,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft450 West Lake Rd, Marion, NC 28752List Price$325,000Sale to List3% under listDays on Market211 days450 West Lake Rd, Marion, NC 28752
- $55,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft36 Everette Dr, Nebo, NC 28761List Price$79,900Sale to List31% under listDays on Market16 days36 Everette Dr, Nebo, NC 28761
- $169,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths576 sq ft2594 Greenlee Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762List Price$179,000Sale to List6% under listDays on Market77 days2594 Greenlee Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762
- $283,500 Last Sold Price2 beds1.5 baths971 sq ft1580 W Tate St, Marion, NC 28752List Price$298,400Sale to List5% under listDays on Market31 days1580 W Tate St, Marion, NC 28752
- $225,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft37 Spooky Hollow Rd, Marion, NC 28752List Price$225,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market68 days37 Spooky Hollow Rd, Marion, NC 28752
- $175,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1.5 baths1,200 sq ft339 Highland Dr, Marion, NC 28752List Price$199,900Sale to List12% under listDays on Market138 days339 Highland Dr, Marion, NC 28752
- $295,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,697 sq ft25 Cypress Rd, Marion, NC 28752List Price$299,900Sale to List2% under listDays on Market392 days25 Cypress Rd, Marion, NC 28752
- $15,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft137 Smith Hl, Marion, NC 28752List Price$29,500Sale to List49% under listDays on Market30 days137 Smith Hl, Marion, NC 28752
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Schools in McDowell County
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8/10 Eastfield Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 266 Students | 4 reviews |
8/10 Pleasant Gardens Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 304 Students | 2 reviews |
7/10 Old Fort Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 316 Students | 1 reviews |
6/10 Glenwood Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 437 Students | 1 reviews |
6/10 Deyton Elementary Public • 3-5 | 219 Students | N/A |
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