McDowell County, NC Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in McDowell County was $268K last month, down 6.1% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in McDowell County is $197, up 0.8% since last year.
McDowell County Housing Market Trends
In July 2025, McDowell County home prices were down 6.1% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $268K. On average, homes in McDowell County sell after 67 days on the market compared to 81 days last year. There were 40 homes sold in July this year, up from 31 last year.

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Recently sold homes
- $269,900 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,289 sq ft622 Miller Ave, Marion, NC 28752List Price$269,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market61 days622 Miller Ave, Marion, NC 28752
- $80,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath815 sq ft129 Summit St, Morganton, NC 28752List Price$80,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market2 days129 Summit St, Morganton, NC 28752
- $270,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,216 sq ft4851 Bethlehem Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762List Price$269,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market43 days4851 Bethlehem Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762
- $435,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths1,566 sq ft39 W Holly Ridge Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762List Price$465,000Sale to List6% under listDays on Market133 days39 W Holly Ridge Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762
- $265,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,242 sq ft136 Christopher Rd, Marion, NC 28752List Price$275,000Sale to List4% under listDays on Market57 days136 Christopher Rd, Marion, NC 28752
- $1,525,000 Last Sold Price3 beds4.5 baths2,920 sq ft54 Cottage Grove Dr, Nebo, NC 28761List Price$1,690,000Sale to List10% under listDays on Market126 days54 Cottage Grove Dr, Nebo, NC 28761
- $300,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft567 Drucilla Church Rd, Nebo, NC 28761List Price$349,900Sale to List14% under listDays on Market129 days567 Drucilla Church Rd, Nebo, NC 28761
- $379,900 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft00 Vein Mountain Rd, Nebo, NC 28761List Price$379,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market97 days00 Vein Mountain Rd, Nebo, NC 28761
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Schools in McDowell County
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8/10 Deyton Elementary Public • 3-5 | 219 Students | N/A |
8/10 Old Fort Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 316 Students | 1 reviews |
7/10 Marion Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 355 Students | 1 reviews |
6/10 Glenwood Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 437 Students | 1 reviews |
6/10 South Toe Elementary School Public • K-5 | 108 Students | 3 reviews |
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