28761 Real Estate
Homes for sale in ZIP code 28761, covering parts of Nebo, Marion and Lake Lure. Live MLS listings, recent sales, and market stats for this ZIP, refreshed daily.
ZIP 28761 market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for ZIP 28761, refreshed nightly.
Currently for sale in 28761
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Recently sold in 28761
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.






Popular neighborhoods in 28761
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for ZIP 28761'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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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.
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.0:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student:teacher ratio
- 23.1:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
Commute from Nebo
Real drive time from Nebo's center to Downtown Charlotte.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Nebo, from Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport.
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ZIP 28761 real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28761 right now?+
There are currently 226 active listings in ZIP 28761, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in ZIP 28761?+
The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28761 is $101,000. Homes are spending an average of 293 days on market.
Is ZIP 28761's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28761 have fallen 8.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28761?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28761 are Grandview Peaks, none, The Arbor at Lake James.
What schools serve ZIP 28761?+
The closest public schools to ZIP 28761's center are Nebo Elementary School, East McDowell Middle School, McDowell Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is ZIP 28761 walkable?+
ZIP 28761's center has a walkability score of 22 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from ZIP 28761?+
The typical drive from Nebo's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 90 minutes (90.4 miles).