McDowell County, NC homes for sale & real estate

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
±42 Acres of Pristine Wooded Land --Discover your own private slice of paradise on this beautiful 42 ± acre wooded tract. Nestled in a peaceful natural setting, this property offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience—ready for your dream home, cabin retreat, or long-term investment. Property Highlights: 1. 42 +- acres of mature hardwoods and natural beauty 2. Level to gently sloping terrain—ideal for several building sites 3. Convenient frontage on a state-maintained road for easy year-round access. Professionally built two-lane, heavily graveled road to enter the property with a wide (as much as 45 foot) all the way to various home sites 4. Cleared

$599,900

Land41.78 acres (lot)

567 Drucilla Church Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

Listed 91 days

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Unlocking true mountain value requires looking past previous listing history. This property offers an intentional financial entry point designed to offset site development costs. A major strategic advantage of this parcel is its subdividable potential per POA covenants! The land offers the buyer post-closing flexibility to split the property into separate 5 acre and 10 acre tracts. This option allows an owner to build a primary residence on the upper section while holding or liquidating the remaining acreage to offset development capital. The topography features a natural build bench near the upper northwest ridge off the cul-de-sac around the 1,600 foot elevation mark, ideal for capturin

$90,000

Land15.61 acres (lot)

999 South View Ct #46, Marion, NC 28752

Gated community • Natural build bench

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Views!! Views!! Build your cabin retreat on this spectacular 2 acre lot priced to sell!! Paved road frontage in a quiet gated community. Long range views to the south and west for the sunsets. Short term rentals allowed. Just 10 minutes from Linville Falls, Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls Winery and 40 minutes to Boone, Banner Elk and Asheville. Call today for your showing!

$16,000

Land2.07 acres (lot)

Lot 17 Deer Ridge Trl, Marion, NC 28752

Long range views • Paved road frontage

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
BRING AN OFFER, SELLER MOTIVATED!!! Long range mountain views for miles and the soothing sound of the waterfall on Pond Branch Creek below! Build your mountain getaway, vacation rental home or permanent residence on this easily accessible lot in a gated community. Paved roads and located just a short ways inside the gate. Just 10 minutes from Linville Falls, Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls Winery and 40 minutes to Boone, Banner Elk and Asheville. Call today for your showing!

$8,000

Land0.68 acre (lot)

Lot 2F Seminole Path, Marion, NC 28752

Gated community • Paved roads

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McDowell County, NC Homes for Sale
Your Lake James-area dream starts here! This beautiful 2-acre, approximately 85% cleared lot offers gently rolling, elevated terrain in a scenic gated community. With both front and rear property access, this property provides plenty of open space and flexibility for your future home. Enjoy a peaceful setting with the community pool just a short walk away, while being conveniently located near the outdoor recreation and natural beauty of Lake James. Bring your vision and start planning the home you’ve been dreaming of!

$40,000

Land2.00 acres (lot)

91 Meadows Station Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Community pool • Elevated terrain

Property at 9999 Kestrel Ln, Black Mountain, NC 28711

$175,000

Land4.26 acres (lot)

9999 Kestrel Ln, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at 1891 Silvers Welch Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762

$1,599,900

Land43.37 acres (lot)

1891 Silvers Welch Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 65 Vein Mountain Rd #3, Nebo, NC 28761

$29,000

Land0.58 acre (lot)

65 Vein Mountain Rd #3, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 116 Vein Mountain Rd #6, Nebo, NC 28761

$35,000

Land0.61 acre (lot)

116 Vein Mountain Rd #6, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 169 Fairfield Ln, Marion, NC 28752

$185,000

Land12.65 acres (lot)

169 Fairfield Ln, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 35-12 Sycamore Dr Unit 35-12, Nebo, NC 28761

$29,000

Land1.81 acres (lot)

35-12 Sycamore Dr Unit 35-12, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Lot 75 Tayberry Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$29,000

Land3.19 acres (lot)

Lot 75 Tayberry Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 117 Ironwood Ln Unit C-20, Black Mountain, NC 28711

$50,000

Land1.02 acres (lot)

117 Ironwood Ln Unit C-20, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Property at V/L Overland Trl #168, Marion, NC 28752

$68,000

Land2.05 acres (lot)

V/L Overland Trl #168, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 201 Cross Creek North Ridge Dr #46, Marion, NC 28752

$44,900

Land0.75 acre (lot)

201 Cross Creek North Ridge Dr #46, Marion, NC 28752

Property at V/L Heartwood Dr #125, Marion, NC 28752

$24,000

Land1.41 acres (lot)

V/L Heartwood Dr #125, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 8520 Indian Trce, Nebo, NC 28761

$50,000

Land1.37 acres (lot)

8520 Indian Trce, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 52 Big View Dr, Marion, NC 28752

$40,000

Land3.58 acres (lot)

52 Big View Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at Lot 45 South View Ct, Marion, NC 28752

$30,000

Land3.47 acres (lot)

Lot 45 South View Ct, Marion, NC 28752

Property at LOT #86 Crest View Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$119,000

Land1.85 acres (lot)

LOT #86 Crest View Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Lot 5 Kerlee Ln, Old Fort, NC 28762

$40,000

Land1.51 acres (lot)

Lot 5 Kerlee Ln, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at Lot 4 Kerlee Ln, Old Fort, NC 28762

$43,000

Land2.12 acres (lot)

Lot 4 Kerlee Ln, Old Fort, NC 28762

$125,000

Land4.42 acres (lot)

101 Jill Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 472 Southern Way, Nebo, NC 28761

$29,900

Land1.25 acres (lot)

472 Southern Way, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at LOT 28 Peninsula Reserve Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

$79,000

Land2.68 acres (lot)

LOT 28 Peninsula Reserve Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 108 Mountain Brook Trl, Nebo, NC 28761

$58,500

Land4.24 acres (lot)

108 Mountain Brook Trl, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 538 Grandview Peaks Dr #31, Nebo, NC 28761

$45,000

Land1.77 acres (lot)

538 Grandview Peaks Dr #31, Nebo, NC 28761

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

$22,500

Land1.56 acres (lot)

Lot 21 Little Fox Run, North Cove, NC 28752

Property at V/L Scenic Vista Dr Unit 332/333, Nebo, NC 28761

$99,999

Land4.14 acres (lot)

V/L Scenic Vista Dr Unit 332/333, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 99999 US 221 Business Ext N #2, Marion, NC 28752

$99,000

Land0.54 acre (lot)

99999 US 221 Business Ext N #2, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 00 226 Hwy S, Union Mills, NC 28167

$450,000

Land47.82 acres (lot)

00 226 Hwy S, Union Mills, NC 28167

Property at Tract 2 Hill Rd, Marion, NC 28752

$75,000

Land5.19 acres (lot)

Tract 2 Hill Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at Lot 130 Trellis Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$18,000

Land2.48 acres (lot)

Lot 130 Trellis Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Lot #160 Hunnicut Mountain Rd, Marion, NC 28752

$45,000

Land0.61 acre (lot)

Lot #160 Hunnicut Mountain Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 207 Mossy Oak Trl #166, Nebo, NC 28761

$129,000

Land2.15 acres (lot)

207 Mossy Oak Trl #166, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at V/L Woodland Dr #10, Marion, NC 28752

$35,000

Land0.30 acre (lot)

V/L Woodland Dr #10, Marion, NC 28752

Property at V/L Woodland Dr #11, Marion, NC 28752

$35,000

Land0.30 acre (lot)

V/L Woodland Dr #11, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 171 Nuthatch Ln Unit C-30, Old Fort, NC 28711

$44,000

Land1.30 acres (lot)

171 Nuthatch Ln Unit C-30, Old Fort, NC 28711

Property at 213 Mitchell Vw N Unit 213MV, Old Fort, NC 28762

$120,000

Land3.14 acres (lot)

213 Mitchell Vw N Unit 213MV, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 0 Wildwood Mountain Ln #8, Marion, NC 28752

$17,000

Land1.20 acres (lot)

0 Wildwood Mountain Ln #8, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 253 Falls Creek Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$100,000

Land2.92 acres (lot)

253 Falls Creek Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

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