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$246,966$148 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $31,000 on Aug 31, 2016

NEBO, NC 28761
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,665 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.
59.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$247K
$187K low$307K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$31,000 · Aug 31, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,438 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$206,080 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$206,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$509,770

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.50
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
82
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
63
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.59.39
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
North Cove Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.7 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.3 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 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

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 69% of homes in Nebo 28761
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in McDowell County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Nebo 28761
  • Older than 93% 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.

This home
$25K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 45% 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$246,966
CheaperTypical $287,434Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,665 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size59.39 ac
SmallerTypical 1.82 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNebo 28761McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$246,96645% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14831% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,665 ft²58% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than59.39 ac98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than19467% of homes17% of homes

About

How much is , Nebo, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Nebo, NC is $246,966 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $186,563 to $307,369. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Nebo, NC last sell?

, Nebo, NC last sold on Aug 31, 2016 for $31,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Nebo, NC?

, Nebo, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,665 square feet of living space and a 59.39-acre lot.

When was , Nebo, NC built?

, Nebo, NC was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve , Nebo, NC?

, Nebo, NC is assigned to North Cove Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; West Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated D+; McDowell High School (high), rated D. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Nebo, NC compare to other homes in Nebo 28761?

Among the 4,620 homes in Nebo 28761, it is worth more than 45% of them ($246,966 against a typical $287,434), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($148 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,665 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (59.39 ac against a typical 1.82 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1946 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 59% 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 , Nebo, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Nebo, NC was $1,438. The county assessed it at $206,080.

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