$235,000

488 John Swofford Rd Nebo, NC 28761

$2,791
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,050 sqft
$224 / sqft
House

Property details

About 488 John Swofford Rd

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.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,050 sqft
Year built1970
ParkingDriveway
MLS #4262636

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Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement: No
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $235,000
  • Price/SqFt: $223
  • Annual Tax Amount: $446
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Living Area: 1,050 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 4262636
  • Office Name: EXP Realty LLC
  • Office Email: steve@McDowellRealEstate.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 22, 2017
Home Sold
$67,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$66,910$446

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Nebo Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.0 mi

254 Nebo School Rd

5

Eastfield Global Magnet School

Public Magnet PK-5

3.1 mi

170 Eastfield School Rd

6

Marion Elementary School

Public District PK-5

3.8 mi

209 Robert St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $58,430. Residents of Nebo, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

35%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • RamRam
  • GMCGMC
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • New CountryNew Country
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 488 John Swofford Rd

The listing price of 488 John Swofford Rd property is $235,000.

The property 488 John Swofford Rd is a house located in Nebo, North Carolina, 28761.

Active Listing: 488 John Swofford Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 488 John Swofford Rd are: Nebo Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Eastfield Global Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Marion Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), East Mcdowell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), West Mcdowell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Foothills Community School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), McDowell Early College (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), McDowell High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McDowell Academy for Innovation (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $446 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 22, 2017 for $67,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 488 John Swofford Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 488 John Swofford Rd is 1,050 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 488 John Swofford Rd is 1970.

This home is located at 488 John Swofford Rd in Nebo, NC and zip code 28761. This 1,050 square foot home was built in 1970. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $235,000.

Over 0 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Nebo, NC. In the same period over 3 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Nebo, NC increased by 31.5% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 90 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $503,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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