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$65,000

Nebo, NC 28761
Listed by David Grams · RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
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About this home

Build your dream home in the gated community of The Arbor at Lake James. This 1.76-acre wooded homesite offers a private setting with potential mountain views and access to community amenities including lake access, walking trails, picnic areas, and a community boat slip. The lot features a sloped topography that may be suitable for a basement-style home, subject to buyer verification. Short-term rentals are permitted per community guidelines; buyer to confirm all restrictions and requirements. Conveniently located near Lake James with access to I-40, Marion, and Morganton, this property offers a balance of privacy and accessibility. HOA dues are reported by the seller to be approximately $990/year. Optional boat storage is reported to be approximately $185/year. Buyer to verify all HOA information, fees, restrictions, utilities, septic suitability, and building requirements. Address used for marketing purposes; official address has not been assigned.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4360022
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
The Arbor at Lake James
Status
Active
Days on market
14
On market date
March 20, 2026
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Location

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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
1.93 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
3.21 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
4.69 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.

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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 14 days -- 281 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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$13,000 down
$52,000 loan
Principal & interest$337
Property tax (est.)$54
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated April 4, 2026.

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.