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$73,933$77 / 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 55How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

44 E FOREST DR

NEBO, NC 28761
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$74K
$41K low$107K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$250 (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.$73,450 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$53,450
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,450

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyMCDOWELL
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1971
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Oil
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.6 mi
H
McDowell Early CollegeA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
M
East Mcdowell Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 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

44 E Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Nebo 28761
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in McDowell County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Nebo 28761
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Nebo 28761
  • Older than 86% of homes in Nebo 28761

What homes are worth in Nebo 28761

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

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$24K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 14% 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$73,933
CheaperTypical $279,021Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$77
CheaperTypical $226Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,541 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 1.78 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 44 E Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNebo 28761McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$73,93314% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7710% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²11% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac8% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than196114% of homes30% of homes

About 44 E Forest Dr

How much is 44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC is $73,933 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $40,848 to $107,018. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC last sell?

44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1965, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC?

44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC built?

44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC?

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

How does 44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC compare to other homes in Nebo 28761?

Among the 4,708 homes in Nebo 28761, it is worth more than 14% of them ($73,933 against a typical $279,021), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($77 against a typical $226), it is bigger than 11% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,541 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 1.78 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1961 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 14% 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 44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 44 E Forest Dr, Nebo, NC was $250. The county assessed it at $73,450.

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