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$175,451$114 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $170,000 on Jan 30, 2026

281 LONESOME PINE DR

NEBO, NC 28761
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,540 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$175K
$144K low$207K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Jan 30, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,310 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$193,180 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$161,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$193,180
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$193,180

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyMCDOWELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Nebo Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
East Mcdowell Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi
H
McDowell Early CollegeA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: McDowell County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28761These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,048
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.87 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,489
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,878
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

281 Lonesome Pine Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Nebo 28761
  • Newer than 80% of homes in McDowell County

What homes are worth in Nebo 28761

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$24K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Nebo 28761.

How it measures up in Nebo 28761

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Nebo 28761.

Estimated value$175,451
CheaperTypical $283,743Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$114
CheaperTypical $228Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size1.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.73 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 281 Lonesome Pine Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNebo 28761McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,45136% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11423% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,540 ft²49% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.11 ac36% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than200462% of homes80% of homes

About 281 Lonesome Pine Dr

How much is 281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC is $175,451 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $144,102 to $206,800. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC last sell?

281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC last sold on Jan 30, 2026 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC?

281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,540 square feet of living space and a 1.11-acre lot.

When was 281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC built?

281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC?

281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC is assigned to Nebo Elementary School (elementary), rated C; East Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated C-; McDowell Early College (high), rated A+. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC compare to other homes in Nebo 28761?

Among the 4,709 homes in Nebo 28761, it is worth more than 36% of them ($175,451 against a typical $283,743), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($114 against a typical $228), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,540 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (1.11 ac against a typical 1.73 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (2004 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 44% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Lonesome Pine Dr, Nebo, NC was $1,310. The county assessed it at $193,180.

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