Land for Sale in McDowell County, NC

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Land for sale in McDowell County, NC:
Warren Ridge offers a breathtaking panorama of stunning mountain views that extend for miles, captivating nature lovers. This easily accessible location is just a short drive from the charming historic town of Old Fort, making it the perfect spot for creating your dream home, a serene mountain getaway, or a lucrative vacation rental. The lot has a minimum building requirement of 1,000 square feet and comes with the convenience of underground power. Additionally, short-term rentals are permitted, opening up endless possibilities for investment or personal enjoyment. This small development consists of only 8 lots and is located just 5 minutes from I-40, with easy access to Marion, Black Mount

$54,400

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200 Warren Ridge Dr #8, Old Fort, NC 28762

Underground power • Mountain views • 1 acre lot

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Land for sale in McDowell County, NC:
Beautiful 3.46 acres of property in The Arbors, a private gated community on Lake James. This lot is priced under tax value ($ 82,500) ! Easy access to Marion, Morganton and Asheville. Short Term Rentals ARE allowed ! The Arbor offers a community area with a fireplace, walking trails and boat storage. Build your own home or vacation home here. Nearby you can walk the Fonta Flora Trails and visit the State Park and enjoy all Lake James has to offer. This lot has a lot to offer! Plus it has a current perc on file!

$64,000

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619 High Trail Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Boat storage • Walking trails • 3.46 acre lot

ABOUT THIS HOME
Land for sale in McDowell County, NC:
Fabulous Mountain Views along with beautiful pristine Lake James. This . 79+/- acre off water lot is in gated Arbor on Lake James. This lot has spectacular lake/mountain views along with a great building site for you to build your perfect lake home. This lot also has a deeded boat slip #13 for easy water access so you can enjoy Lake James recreation. Convenient to Marion, WNC mountains and more.

$199,500

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675 Harborside Dr Unit 238 & 238A, Nebo, NC 28761

1.11 acre lot • Listed 2405 days

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Land for sale in McDowell County, NC:
Beautiful 2.11± acre lot in the private, gated community of Blackberry Creek Subdivision—perfect for building your custom site-built home. This wooded parcel offers a peaceful setting with easy walkability, allowing you to fully explore and appreciate the property. Enjoy daily encounters with deer, wild turkeys, and other native wildlife, making this property a true nature lover’s retreat. The community requires a minimum home size of 1,400 square feet, making it ideal for a comfortable primary residence or a serene getaway. Conveniently located near I-40 in the Nebo area, between Morganton and Marion, NC, and just minutes from Lake James State Park. Don't miss the opport

$29,900

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Lot 104 Boysenberry Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Gated community • Private land • Site built home

ABOUT THIS HOME
Land for sale in McDowell County, NC:
Build your dream home or mountain cabin on this beautiful private mountain lot with winter time mountain views. Catawba Falls Preserve is a tranquil and quiet gated community approx 15 minutes from historic downtown Black Mountain and 25 minutes to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. This community has a variety of vacation homes and full time residents. Boarding the Pisgah National Forest, you'll enjoy long walks on miles of maintained trails, some leading to the breathtaking Catawba Falls waterfalls. This lot is not too far from the entrance to the community and the road leading to this lot is flat/level. The lot is sloping which would allow for a daylight basement type of home. Scoop up this lot

$39,000

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187 Arcadia Falls Way #77, Black Mountain, NC 28711

0.89 acre lot • Listed 900 days

Property at 132 Ironwood Ln Unit C17/C18, Black Mountain, NC 28711

$70,000

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132 Ironwood Ln Unit C17/C18, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at TBD Biggerstaff Loop Lot 12, Nebo, NC 28761

$28,000

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TBD Biggerstaff Loop Lot 12, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 561 N Haven Dr Unit T-52, Black Mountain, NC 28711

$124,900

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561 N Haven Dr Unit T-52, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at 65 Dockside Dr #2, Nebo, NC 28761

$72,000

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65 Dockside Dr #2, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 2957 Creston Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711

$145,000

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2957 Creston Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at Lot 45-46 Mckenzie Way S Unit 45-46, Old Fort, NC 28762

$9,900

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Lot 45-46 Mckenzie Way S Unit 45-46, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 999999 Fox Ridge Trl Lot 19, Marion, NC 28752

$74,000

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999999 Fox Ridge Trl Lot 19, Marion, NC 28752

Property at TBD Larkhaven Dr Unit 52-11, Nebo, NC 28761

$54,900

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TBD Larkhaven Dr Unit 52-11, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Lot 27 Linville Dr, Marion, NC 28752

$19,500

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Lot 27 Linville Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at TBD Brindlewood Dr Unit 60V, Nebo, NC 28761

$16,000

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TBD Brindlewood Dr Unit 60V, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 2 Riverview Forest Dr #2, Marion, NC 28752

$22,500

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2 Riverview Forest Dr #2, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 1301 Scenic Vista Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$29,900

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1301 Scenic Vista Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 182 Pilot Ridge Rd #9, Nebo, NC 28761

$76,774

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182 Pilot Ridge Rd #9, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 316 Pilot Ridge Rd #11, Nebo, NC 28761

$89,774

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316 Pilot Ridge Rd #11, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at TBD Pinnacle Church Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

$199,000

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TBD Pinnacle Church Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 184 Ridge Point Rd #12, Nebo, NC 28761

$79,000

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184 Ridge Point Rd #12, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 129 Captains Dr #221, Nebo, NC 28761

$125,000

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129 Captains Dr #221, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 1915 Creston Dr Unit T-18, Black Mountain, NC 28711

$150,000

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1915 Creston Dr Unit T-18, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at 166 Coal Pit Mountain Dr #359, Nebo, NC 28761

$69,900

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166 Coal Pit Mountain Dr #359, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 0000 Walker Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

$40,000

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0000 Walker Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 33 Nuthatch Ln Unit T-84, Black Mountain, NC 28711

$49,900

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33 Nuthatch Ln Unit T-84, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at 1211 Mountain Vista Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$79,500

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1211 Mountain Vista Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Lot # 77 Hunnicut Spur Rd, Marion, NC 28752

$45,000

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Lot # 77 Hunnicut Spur Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 0 Scenic Vista Dr #262, Nebo, NC 28761

$79,900

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0 Scenic Vista Dr #262, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Lot 13 Wildflower Way, Marion, NC 28752

$40,000

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Lot 13 Wildflower Way, Marion, NC 28752

Property at Lot 35A N Oakwood Dr Unit 35A, Marion, NC 28752

$39,900

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Lot 35A N Oakwood Dr Unit 35A, Marion, NC 28752

Property at Lot 34 N Oakwood Dr, Marion, NC 28752

$34,900

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Lot 34 N Oakwood Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 0 Bear Cliff Dr #26, Nebo, NC 28761

$119,900

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0 Bear Cliff Dr #26, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 0 Crescent Ridge Ln #373, Nebo, NC 28761

$29,900

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0 Crescent Ridge Ln #373, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at TBD Ridge Cove Dr Unit 54 & 55, Marion, NC 28752

$59,999

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TBD Ridge Cove Dr Unit 54 & 55, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 0 South Mountain Dr #16, Nebo, NC 28761

$39,900

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0 South Mountain Dr #16, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 119 Fox Ridge Trl, Marion, NC 28752

$25,000

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119 Fox Ridge Trl, Marion, NC 28752

Property at Lot 21 Little Fox Run, North Cove, NC 28752

$26,000

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Lot 21 Little Fox Run, North Cove, NC 28752

Property at 1552 Bear Cliff Drive Lk, Nebo, NC 28761

$66,500

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1552 Bear Cliff Drive Lk, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at TBD Waterfall Dr #35, Montford Cove, NC 28752

$45,000

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TBD Waterfall Dr #35, Montford Cove, NC 28752

Property at TBD Dirksen Ave #60, Nebo, NC 28761

$39,500

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TBD Dirksen Ave #60, Nebo, NC 28761

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Land for Sale in McDowell County

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