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$500,000

Nebo, NC 28761
Listed by Penni Grigg · RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,872 sqft
Year built
1990

About this home

Beautiful 3BR/3BA rustic mountain cabin for sale near Lake James and downtown Marion! This well-kept home features a full front porch, exposed wood beams, hardwood floors, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The open kitchen includes custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The main-level primary bedroom offers vaulted ceilings, a private deck, and a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub, dual vanities, and a glass shower. Upstairs provides two additional bedrooms and a full bath—perfect for guests or Airbnb use. Outdoors, enjoy a fully fenced backyard and mature landscaping,. Short-term rental friendly, no HOA and move-in ready!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4398735
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
June 29, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Nebo Elementary School
1.15 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
3.07 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
3.64 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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$100,000 down
$400,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,594
Property tax (est.)$417
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 30, 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.