3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home +/- .90 Acre Site - Ranch home on a wooded and rolling +/- .90 acre site. This home has all the options you want at a great price. The interior offers an open and bright floor plan. One interior highlight is the great room, all open to the dining room and fully equipped kitchen. The other highlight and focal point of the interior is the large owner suite with ensuite bath with custom shower. The home also has the 2 additional bedrooms and full bathroom. Updates include thermopane windows, a heat pump, and recent flooring / interior decor. The grounds have a detached workshop and rear covered decking. This home is located in Nebo and close to I40, making it an an easy commute to downtown Marion or Morganton.
Active
$219,000
488 John Swofford Rd, Nebo, NC 28761
3beds
1,050sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.9 Acres Lot
$218,600 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached workshopCustom showerGreat roomFully equipped kitchen
- 230 days |
- 521 |
- 19 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 19, 2025 at 11:11am
Listing Provided by:
Steve Jones steve@McDowellRealEstate.com,
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4262636
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,050
- Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,050
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.9 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 172200584833
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Nebo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $66,910
- Annual tax amount: $447
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 219 days
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$218,600
$208,000 - $230,000
$1,518/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $219,000-6.8%$209/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4262636 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000+250.7%$224/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4262636 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2017 | Sold | $67,000-4.1%$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $69,900$67/sqft |
Source: The Real Estate Book #15897 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $447 | $66,910 |
| 2023 | $447 +7.2% | $66,910 +8.8% |
| 2022 | $417 | $61,510 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,246/mo
Principal & interest
$1074
Property taxes
$95
Home insurance
$77
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28761
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Nebo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10East Mcdowell Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 10/10McDowell Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nebo
- Middle: East Middle
- High: McDowell
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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