View from street towards Grandfather mountain - Nebo
Close up of Grandfather Mountain - Nebo
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Dobsons Knob - Nebo
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aerial street view - Nebo
aerial view - Nebo
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Sunset over Lake James - Nebo
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Community pavilion - Nebo
Gated entrance - Nebo
Former Community slips (new slips anticipated to be complete by spring 2026) - Nebo
Walking trails - Nebo
Community boat storage - Nebo
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$85,000

Nebo, NC 28761
Listed by Polly Leadbetter · Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
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About this home

Discover the perfect blend of serenity and convenience with this exceptional +/- 0.84-acre corner lot near the shores of Lake James. Priced below tax value! Nestled in a tranquil setting, this property offers a prime opportunity for those seeking a lakeside lifestyle in a gated community. Conveniently located 10 minutes from Marion and less than an hour away from downtown Asheville. Imagine building your dream home or vacation retreat in this peaceful neighborhood, surrounded by the natural beauty of the area. Enjoy easy access to the lake and take advantage of the beautiful pavilion and bathroom area conveniently located right next to the boat slips, providing residents with a comfortable and inviting space to relax by the water. Walking trails throughout the community. Community boat slip conveys with the purchase. Well & septic needed.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4320666
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
The Arbor at Lake James
Status
Active
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On market date
November 10, 2025
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Nebo Elementary School
1.84 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
4.2 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
5.5 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

Walkability

Blended score for Nebo's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

28
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.7 / 20 -- Least walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Nebo, from live MLS data.

On the market 0 days -- 295 fewer days than Nebo's current average of 295 days.
For reference, the median list price across 225 active listings in Nebo right now is $100,000.

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$17,000 down
$68,000 loan
Principal & interest$441
Property tax (est.)$71
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated November 10, 2025.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.