Nebo, NC · 226 active listings

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.

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ZIP 28761 market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for ZIP 28761, refreshed nightly.

Median list price
$101,000
Median sale price (12mo)
$240,000
Avg. days on market
293 days
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Year over year
-8.0%

Currently for sale in 28761

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Recently sold in 28761

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

Sold 6 days ago
$279,000
Nebo, 28761
3 bd·2 ba·1,700 sqft
Sold 1 wk ago
$200,000
Nebo, 28761
3 bd·2 ba·1,056 sqft
Sold 2 wk ago
$192,500
Listed at $199,900
Nebo, 28761
2 bd·2 ba·950 sqft
Sold 2 wk ago
$39,000
Listed at $45,000
Nebo, 28761
Sold 2 wk ago
$385,000
Listed at $449,900
Union Mills, 28761
Sold 2 wk ago
$233,000
Listed at $255,000
Nebo, 28761
3 bd·1 ba·1,060 sqft

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).

22
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores1
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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.

Elementary
Nebo Elementary School
3.61 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
5.2 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
3.15 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

Commute from Nebo

Real drive time from Nebo's center to Downtown Charlotte.

90 min
typical drive time
90.4 mi
distance
91 min
with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Nebo, from Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport.

Clear
77°F
Clear

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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).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Triad MLS, Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 21 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.