28761 Land for Sale

28761 Land for Sale

Welcome to the charming zip code 28761 located in McDowell County, North Carolina. This picturesque region is known for its natural beauty, friendly communities, and a relaxed pace of life.

If you are looking for a piece of land to call your own, you are in the right place. Land for sale in 28761 offers a unique opportunity to build your dream home, create a private retreat, or invest in real estate. Whether you are looking for a sprawling estate or a cozy lot, there are options to suit every need and budget in this desirable area.

Imagine waking up to the sounds of nature, enjoying stunning mountain views, and exploring the great outdoors right from your doorstep. With land for sale in 28761, you can turn your vision of the perfect property into reality.

McDowell County is a hidden gem in North Carolina, offering a mix of small-town charm and modern amenities. From outdoor adventures in Pisgah National Forest to cultural experiences in historic downtown Marion, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this diverse region.

Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of this beautiful land for sale in 28761. Start your real estate journey today and make your dreams come true in McDowell County, North Carolina.

Newest 28761 Land for Sale

$299,000
4408615 MLS
Come see one of the last opportunities to build your dream lakefront retreat on Lake James with this exceptional, dockable waterfront lot in Waterglyn. Ideally located just minutes from I-40 and downtown Marion, Waterglyn is a welcoming community of beautifully crafted homes with low HOA fees and sensible building standards. A natural trail from the road offers a glimpse of where your future driveway could lead, gently descending toward the water. Picture relaxing on your back deck or screened porch, taking in peaceful lake views and the surrounding natural beauty. Continue along the gentle path to the shoreline, where your private dock can become the gateway to life on the lake. Perfectly positioned just outside a quiet cove, this homesite enjoys expansive open-water views, creating an ideal setting for peaceful mornings, unforgettable sunsets, and endless days on the lake.

178 Lentz Landing Lane, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Unified. fletcher@lakejames.com
$425,000
4405889 MLS
Lot 3 Clayton Island | 1.46 Acres | Lake James NC Build your dream home on this beautiful 1.46 acre lot on Clayton Island at Lake James. Offering long range lake views and scenic island views, this property provides the perfect setting for a private mountain and lake retreat. With no HOA dues and only a few deed restrictions, you'll enjoy the flexibility to design and build a home that fits your lifestyle while preserving the character of the community. Lot 3 may be eligible to apply for a private boat dock permit through Duke Energy, subject to Duke Energy approval. Located just minutes from Bear Cliff Marina, you'll have convenient access to boating, fishing, and all that Lake James has to offer. The nearby town of Marion provides shopping, dining, medical facilities, and everyday conveniences, making this an ideal location for both full time living and vacation getaways. If you're looking for a spacious homesite with beautiful views, privacy, and convenient access to the water, Lot 3 is an outstanding opportunity.

802 Marina Drive Unit #3, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Unified. bryan@lakejames.com
$59,000
4396809 MLS
Nestled in Pisgah Preserve, this 2.22-acre lot offers a level-to-slightly-sloped terrain and sits adjacent to 10.14 acres of community common space. It features underground electricity, with well and septic installation available if desired. Optional design and build services are available to help you create your dream home. The community emphasizes environmental stewardship and provides ample open space, a reading cabin, picnic shelter, fire pit, horseshoe pit, and extensive walking trails perfect for hiking, hunting, or simply soaking in the scenery. Just minutes from Lake James, public boat ramps, marinas, Paddy’s Creek State Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, with Lake James a five-minute drive away. The community also borders over half a million acres of the Pisgah National Forest, offering opportunities to hunt, hike, camp, and explore this beautiful landscape. Convenient access to Charlotte International Airport is about 1.5 hours. This is a rare opportunity to build a premier, nature-forward home while enjoying proximity to outdoor recreation and amenities.

8542 Indian Trace Unit #28, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Fonta Flora Realty. greg@fontaflorarealty.com
$89,900
4403265 MLS
Million Dollar Sunset Views on this 6 acre homesite in western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains! Enjoy the privacy and protection of a gated community with gentle paved roads, underground utilities including fiber optic cable, and dramatic long-range mountain views at every turn. Located in Grandview Peaks, this property already has a gravel driveway roughed-in, leading to a secluded building site tucked away in the side of the mountain. The view is straight out of a travel magazine with layers of mountains that span miles. Designed for the back of your home to face SW, you'll end every day with the yellow, orange & pink swirl as the sun dips down behind the towering peaks in the distance. The lot is located on a quiet side street with very little traffic and only a handful of neighbors. The community offers a small private lake stocked with trout & bass and a white sandy beach for sunbathing or launching a kayak. There are weekly community events and dozens of social groups so you'll never run out of things to do. Community hiking trails, with several picnic spots along the way, lead to a cascading natural waterfall. Whether you're looking for the right setting for a quiet weekend retreat or your future forever home, this property has it. Close to Marion & Morganton for all your daily needs and less than an hour from Asheville for a taste of the city when you want it. Come see this special property before it's gone!

V/L Summit Trail Unit #82, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James. Cory.coady@evrealestate.com
$49,000
4402956 MLS
This beautiful 1.76-acre homesite is located on Sundance Drive in the desirable Hidden Lake gated community in Nebo, North Carolina. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and native mountain vegetation, the property offers a peaceful, private setting that is ideal for a full-time residence, vacation home, or mountain retreat.This parcel has a potential building site that would have private road frontage on three sides of the property,which I feel would make a very appealing yard The gently rolling to sloping terrain provides excellent potential for a custom home while preserving the natural beauty of the landscape. Depending on the homesite location and seasonal conditions, the property may offer scenic mountain and woodland views. Underground utilities are available within the community, with a private well and septic system required for construction. Hidden Lake is known for its outstanding amenities, including a private lake for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and other non-motorized water activities,Lakeside park with picnic areas and grills,outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and bathhouse,walking trails throughout the community and paved roads within a secure gated entrance Conveniently located just minutes from Interstate 40, the property offers easy access to Marion, Morganton, Hickory, and Asheville while providing the tranquility of mountain living. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to Lake James, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pisgah National Forest, South Mountains State Park, and numerous hiking, biking, and boating opportunities. Whether you're looking to build your dream mountain home, a weekend getaway, or an investment property, this 1.76-acre lot on Sundance Drive offers privacy, natural beauty, and access to resort-style amenities in one of McDowell County's most desirable mountain communities.

00 Sundance Drive Unit #5-IV, Nebo

Listing courtesy of The Marion Agency LLC. cindyledbetter@gmail.com
$49,000
4402831 MLS
Nestled within the private, gated Hidden Lake community in Nebo, North Carolina, this beautiful 2.19-acre homesite on Panorama Drive offers the perfect setting for your mountain retreat. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and native forest, the property provides exceptional privacy while offering the potential for long-range mountain views with selective tree clearing. The gently sloping terrain creates an ideal building site for a custom log cabin or mountain home. Hidden Lake is known for its peaceful atmosphere and outstanding community amenities, including a private lake for fishing and kayaking, walking and hiking trails, a community pool, hot tub, picnic areas, and well-maintained paved roads. Despite its tranquil mountain setting, the community is located just minutes from Interstate 40, providing convenient access to Marion, Morganton, Lake James, Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you're planning a full-time residence, a vacation getaway, or an investment property, this 2.19-acre lot offers the perfect combination of privacy, natural beauty, and resort-style amenities in one of McDowell County's most desirable mountain communities. Build your dream home and enjoy the serenity of Western North Carolina while remaining close to outdoor recreation, shopping, dining, and healthcare.

00 Panorama Drive Unit #13, Nebo

Listing courtesy of The Marion Agency LLC. cindyledbetter@gmail.com
$34,900
4402328 MLS
Build your dream mountain retreat in the gated Grandview Peaks community, one of the regions most sought-after neighborhoods. Lot 95 on Woodgate Trail boasts approximately 1.92 acres offers great short range mountain views and a peaceful setting surrounded by the natural beauty of Western North Carolina. Grandview Peaks features a private community lake, walking trails, and a picnic/community gathering shelter, creating an ideal environment for both relaxation and connection. Underground utilities are in place which now includes fibre-optic cable provided by Spectrum with speeds near 1,000 mbps. With a balanced mix of full-time and part-time residents, the neighborhood offers a welcoming, friendly atmosphere while still maintaining privacy and tranquility. While private this home site is conveniently located approximately 30 minutes from communities such as Morganton and Marion plus the perfect weekend get-a-away distance from Charlotte. Enjoy the great outdoor recreation and the area amenities of the Western North Carolina Mountain areas including Lake James. This property is well suited for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment opportunity. Whether you envision a weekend cabin or a custom mountain home, this property requires some clearing but is near shovel ready.providing the perfect foundation to bring your vision to life with a near level homesite that is not common in mountain communities with these views. Experience the views, the community, and the lifestyle—schedule your showing today and discover all that Grandview Peaks has to offer.

152 Woodgate Trail Unit #95, Nebo

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles. bryaneblack@att.net
$30,000
4401240 MLS
Are you looking for a building site to build your dream home in a gated community? Take a look at this private lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, this property boasts 2.5 acres with your own creek . This property has several building sites depending on your needs and tastes, this property has been perk tested a few years ago, this property will be the perfect site to build your dream home or vacation rental. Grandview Peaks is located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, it is just a short drive to Morganton, Lake James and Lake Lure , and it is just an hour away from Asheville. The community has lots to offer for the nature enthusiast : swimming ,fishing or canoeing in the private lake, hiking the many trails, watching the wild deer and the occasional Bald Eagle. Call today to schedule a tour of the community and view this incredible buildable lot.

49 Trillium Trail, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Newton RE. markcausbyrealty@gmail.com
$28,500
4401017 MLS
Build your mountain dream home in the gated community of Grandview Peaks! This beautiful 2-acre homesite on Mountain Vista Drive offers the perfect setting for a full-time residence or mountain getaway, with privacy and natural beauty! Enjoy the peace of a wooded setting, paved road access, and all the amenities Grandview Peaks is known for, including a community lake with sandy beach, pavilion, walking trails, waterfalls, and breathtaking mountain surroundings. Conveniently located between Marion and Morganton and just a short drive to Lake James, this is a wonderful opportunity to own land in one of McDowell County’s most desirable mountain communities.

V/L Mountain Vista Drive, Nebo

Listing courtesy of ERA Live Moore. tami_newman@yahoo.com
$120,000
4386747 MLS
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beautiful wooded, unrestricted lot in the foothills of Western North Carolina! Whether you're planning to build a custom home, mountain retreat, tiny home, mobile home, or barndominium, this property offers the freedom and flexibility to bring your vision to life. Enjoy the privacy and natural beauty of this wooded setting while remaining conveniently located to shopping, dining, and other local amenities. The property adjoins national forest land, providing a peaceful backdrop where wildlife is frequently seen right from your own backyard. A well and septic system will be needed. Unrestricted properties bordering national forest are becoming increasingly difficult to find, making this a truly unique opportunity. Schedule your private showing today and discover everything this exceptional property has to offer. Showings must be accompanied by a licensed real estate agent. Contact the listing agent for more information.

TBD Lotus Drive Unit #19, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Realty Group 1 LLC. 828homesales@gmail.com
$129,000
4397521 MLS
Discover unrestricted, untouched land in the heart of Nebo, NC. Whether you're dreaming of a tiny home, single-wide, double-wide, modular, stick-built home, or mini farm, this property gives you the freedom to create it. A great opportunity for a homesite, mountain retreat, or investment property. Well and septic will be needed. Located close to Interstate 40 and only 40 minutes to Asheville or Hickory this convenient location is a must see. Additional photos coming soon.

V/L Moore Branch Drive, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Realty Group 1 LLC. 828homesales@gmail.com
$102,000
4397471 MLS
Nestled near the beautiful waters of Lake James, this exceptional 1.11-acre homesite offers the perfect setting to build your dream home, mountain retreat, or vacation rental. Located only 20 minutes from charming Marion and approximately one hour from Asheville, you'll enjoy the ideal balance of privacy, recreation, and convenience. Situated in a gated community, residents have access to outstanding amenities, including a community swimming pool and a pavilion that serves as the perfect gathering place for family, friends, and neighbors. The gently sloping, buildable 1.11-acre lot offers plenty of room to create the home you've always envisioned while enjoying the natural beauty of the North Carolina mountains. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a second home, or an investment property with vacation rental potential, this property offers endless possibilities in one of Western North Carolina's most desirable locations.

76 Clear Water Way Unit #96, Nebo

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. chensleym20@gmail.com
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