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Front porch
View from front porch
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Primary Suite
Primary Suite
Primary Suite
Primary Suite
Primary Suite
Primary Suite
Main level BR 2
Main level bath
Main level bath
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement full bath
Basement
Basement
Basement full bath
Basement deck
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Community pool
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$899,000

Nebo, NC 28761
Listed by Tami Newman · ERA Live Moore
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
4,796 sqft
Year built
2008

About this home

Welcome to 279 Outback Trail in Nebo NC with plenty of room to roam! Located in The Meadows and Lake James Station, this extraordinary 3BR/2BA home sits on 9.5 acres across 3 lots and offers stunning mountain views. The main level features a large open great room filled with natural light, plus covered front and back porches perfect for enjoying the serene setting. A large primary bedroom suite on the main level with large full bath and walk-in closets. An oversized garage for two cars and plenty of storage space. The full finished basement provides ample additional living space, ideal for guests, recreation, or home office use. Enjoy a community pool, and the convenient location just minutes from Lake James and I-40. A rare find with privacy, views, and community perks!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4277769
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
The Meadows at Lake James Station
Status
Active
Days on market
350
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Nebo Elementary School
3.33 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
352
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools
Middle
East McDowell Middle School
7.38 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
531
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
McDowell County Schools
High
McDowell Early College
6.65 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
254
Student:teacher ratio
23.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools

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$179,800 down
$719,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,665
Property tax (est.)$749
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 1, 2026.

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