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

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Waterfront Home for sale in McDowell County, NC:
New and exciting opportunity for building in the Old Fort Community! Be the first to build in the unspoiled richness of Cherry Cove Subdivision, located just a couple of miles from the town center of Old Fort! This property is situated just along US Highway 70 W. It is a wooded and private new area that offers so much! Minutes away from downtown Old Fort, Marion and Black Mountain, you will have quick and easy access to restaurants, breweries, shopping, hiking, kayaking, biking and so much more. I-40 is also an easy access for longer trips to Hickory, Charlotte, Asheville and Tennessee. This wooded lot sits at the end of the cul-de-sac on Cherry Cove Lane. Countless rhododendrons, trilium

$48,000

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63 Cherry Cove Ln #3, Old Fort, NC 28762

1 acre lot • Listed 472 days

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Waterfront Home for sale in McDowell County, NC:
Investors Alert! Prime Commercial Opportunity! Don't miss out on this fantastic investment opportunity! Offering 2.2 acres of prime commercial land, partly cleared and level, ready for your next business venture. Zoned commercial, ideal for various business types. Approximately 330 feet of road frontage, excellent visibility and easy access for customers. Existing Single Wide Office previously used as an office or car lot, this structure can convey with the sale if desired. Utilities Available, city water and sewer connections are ready for your use. High traffic area, situated in a bustling commercial hub, ensuring maximum exposure and accessibility. This property is positioned for success

$399,000

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1965 N Main St, Marion, NC 28752

Utilities available • High traffic area • Zoned commercial

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in McDowell County, NC:
Motivated Seller 1.03 acre wooded lot with no restrictions. Owner says there is a well and septic system on the property but makes no representation regarding the condition of either. A copy of the well/septic permit was requested but could not be found. Some grading and driveway base is in place.

$38,000

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TBD Chicory Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Wooded lot • Driveway base • Septic system

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in McDowell County, NC:
LOOKING FOR STUNNING VIEWS OF LINVILLE GORGE, TABLE ROCK, AND SHORTOFF MOUNTAIN? Here is a 2.89 acre gentle sloping interior lot in the premier gated community of The Peninsula of Lake James. Great opportunity to build the home of your dreams and open up incredible views! Community members can also enjoy a saltwater pool that is walking distance from the homesite, as well as a pavilion, firepit, community day dock, abd onsite boat storage. Short term rentals are allowed.

$149,000

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507 Ridge Point Rd, Nebo, NC 28761

Saltwater pool • Stunning views • Community day dock

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Waterfront Home for sale in McDowell County, NC:
This 1.61-acre lot in the Bear Cliff Subdivision is an ideal location to build your dream home. With breathtaking mountain views, it is a short golf cart ride away from Creek Marina, where you can enjoy food, drinks, and live music. It is only minutes from Black Bear Public access, making it convenient to launch your boat or store it at nearby marinas. The community a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, making it perfect to create your ideal residence Lake James provides a variety of recreational activities such as boating, and swimming. Don't miss this incredible opportunity.

$62,500

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Vacant Lot 15 Lake Crest Dr #15, Nebo, NC 28761

1.61 acre lot • Creek marina • Short golf cart ride

Property at 00 Dirksen Ave #68, Nebo, NC 28761

$35,000

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00 Dirksen Ave #68, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Vacant Lot 13 Lake Crest Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$59,900

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Vacant Lot 13 Lake Crest Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 665 Harborside Dr #239, Nebo, NC 28761

$169,000

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665 Harborside Dr #239, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 139 Larkhaven Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$33,999

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139 Larkhaven Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Lot 49-50 Mckenzie Way S, Old Fort, NC 28762

$9,900

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Lot 49-50 Mckenzie Way S, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at Lot 333 Scenic Vista Dr #333, Nebo, NC 28761

$79,900

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Lot 333 Scenic Vista Dr #333, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Lot 332 Scenic Vista Dr #332, Nebo, NC 28761

$79,900

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Lot 332 Scenic Vista Dr #332, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 0 West Wood Dr, Marion, NC 28752

$666,300

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0 West Wood Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at V/L Sunset Point Pkwy #31, Marion, NC 28752

$229,000

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V/L Sunset Point Pkwy #31, Marion, NC 28752

Property at Lot 2F Seminole Path, Marion, NC 28752

$15,000

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Lot 2F Seminole Path, Marion, NC 28752

Property at V/L Ridge Point Rd #9, Nebo, NC 28761

$75,000

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V/L Ridge Point Rd #9, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at Undisclosed address, Old Fort, NC 28762

$48,000

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Undisclosed address, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at 46 Osprey Roost Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$299,000

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46 Osprey Roost Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 1552 Bear Cliff Dr #31, Nebo, NC 28761

$66,500

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1552 Bear Cliff Dr #31, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 1552 Bear Cliff Dr #32, Nebo, NC 28761

$68,500

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1552 Bear Cliff Dr #32, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 13 Cherry Cove Way #2, Old Fort, NC 28762

$48,000

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13 Cherry Cove Way #2, Old Fort, NC 28762

Property at Lot 28 Mentink Way, Dysartsville, NC 28761

$29,900

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Lot 28 Mentink Way, Dysartsville, NC 28761

Property at V/L #12 Deer Crossing Dr, Marion, NC 28752

$19,900

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V/L #12 Deer Crossing Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at V/L #13 Deer Crossing Dr, Marion, NC 28752

$19,900

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V/L #13 Deer Crossing Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Property at Lots 8,9 Wild Horse Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

$19,900

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Lots 8,9 Wild Horse Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

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

$199,500

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

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 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 316 Pilot Ridge Rd #11, Nebo, NC 28761

$89,774

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316 Pilot Ridge Rd #11, 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 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 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 0 Crescent Ridge Ln #373, Nebo, NC 28761

$29,900

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0 Crescent Ridge Ln #373, Nebo, NC 28761

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 0 Forest Country Dr #60, Marion, NC 28752

$65,000

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0 Forest Country Dr #60, Marion, NC 28752

Property at 478 Lakeside Trl, Nebo, NC 28761

$79,000

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478 Lakeside Trl, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 394 Lakeview Trl #430, Nebo, NC 28761

$94,900

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394 Lakeview Trl #430, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at TBD Meditation Ridge Dr #43, Nebo, NC 28761

$39,900

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TBD Meditation Ridge Dr #43, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 0 Crossings Dr S Lot 5A, Marion, NC 28752

$28,000

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0 Crossings Dr S Lot 5A, Marion, NC 28752

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in McDowell County

There are currently 166 waterfront 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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