279 Outback Trail

$899,000
Price
3
Beds
4,796 Sq. Ft.
$187 / Sq. Ft.
4,796
Sq. Ft.
$187
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 279 Outback Trail in Nebo NC with plenty of room to roam! Located in The Meadows and Lake James Station, this extraordinary 3BR/2BA home sits on 9.5 acres across 3 lots and offers stunning mountain views. The main level features a large open great room filled with natural light, plus covered front and back porches perfect for enjoying the serene setting. A large primary bedroom suite on the main level with large full bath and walk-in closets. An oversized garage for two cars and plenty...Welcome to 279 Outback Trail in Nebo NC with plenty of room to roam! Located in The Meadows and Lake James Station, this extraordinary 3BR/2BA home sits on 9.5 acres across 3 lots and offers stunning mountain views. The main level features a large open great room filled with natural light, plus covered front and back porches perfect for enjoying the serene setting. A large primary bedroom suite on the main level with large full bath and walk-in closets. An oversized garage for two cars and plenty of storage space. The full finished basement provides ample additional living space, ideal for guests, recreation, or home office use. Enjoy a community pool, and the convenient location just minutes from Lake James and I-40. A rare find with privacy, views, and community perks!
  1. Listed by Tami Newman • ERA Live Moore • tami_newman@yahoo.com

Property Details for 279 Outback Trail

Architectural Style
Rustic
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking Features
Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Community Features
Gated, Outdoor Pool
Subdivision Name
The Meadows at Lake James Station
LISTING UPDATED: 10/08/2025 10:51 AM

Property Details for 279 Outback Trail

StatusActive
MLS #4277769
Days on Market177
Taxes-
HOA Fees$1,575 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2008
Lot Size9.50 AC / 413,820 SF
CountyMcDowell County

Location

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Building Information for 279 Outback Trail

Stories-Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size9.50 AC / 413,820 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,944 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,442

Property Taxes

$370

HOA Dues

$131

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Property Information for 279 Outback Trail

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.870016
  • Zoning: R
  • Latitude: 35.7166
  • Directions: From Marion, travel Hwy 70 E., turn left into The Meadows, stay straight on Outback Trl., home on left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: Yes
  • HOA Name: The Meadows POA
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • HOA Annual Expense: $1,575.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $725,210.00
  • Parcel Number: 1742-00-88-1023
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: East McDowell
  • High School: McDowell
  • Elementary School: Nebo
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2465.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2331.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2465
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 134
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 134
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 4796.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 45
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 174200779732, 174200775801
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 12/7
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 12/7
  • Restrictions: Subdivision
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Underground Power Lines
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Construction Materials: Log, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Lower Level, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Bonus Room, Family Room, Gas Log
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Bedroom Second LQ: 0
  • Bedroom Third: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 0
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Lower: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Full Bath Third: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Lower: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 15.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 14
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 15
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 279 Outback Trail

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4277769

$899,000—
Feb 16, 2024

Closed

CANOPY #4062167

$775,000—
Feb 5, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1527418932

$750,000

+5.6% / yr

Dec 28, 2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4062167

$799,900—
Nov 2, 2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4062167

$849,900—
Aug 24, 2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4062167

$899,900—
Oct 31, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #321288411

$383,000—
Oct 31, 2011

Closed

CANOPY #20516

$383,000—
Oct 21, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427869037

$383,000

+44.6% / yr

Aug 5, 2011

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #20516

—
Jun 13, 2010

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #20516

$460,000—
Dec 13, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427661819

$64,000

+109.8% / yr

Jul 19, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427660009

$47,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/04/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4277769

$899,000
02/16/2024

Closed

CANOPY #4062167

$775,000
02/05/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1527418932

$750,000

+5.6% / yr

12/28/2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4062167

$799,900
11/02/2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4062167

$849,900
08/24/2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4062167

$899,900
10/31/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #321288411

$383,000
10/31/2011

Closed

CANOPY #20516

$383,000
10/21/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427869037

$383,000

+44.6% / yr

08/05/2011

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #20516

—
06/13/2010

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #20516

$460,000
12/13/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427661819

$64,000

+109.8% / yr

07/19/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427660009

$47,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 279 Outback Trail

Taxable ValueLand$75,000Additions$590,210Total$665,210
Tax Record2025$4,444 ($370 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,990 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,995 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,995 SqFtStories1Lot Size161,608 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2008Year Renovated2009CountyMCDOWELLAPN1742-00-88-1023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 279 Outback Trail

This home is within Mcdowell County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Nebo Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

East Mcdowell Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Mcdowell High School
Public9 to 12

McDowell Academy for Innovation
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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279 Outback Trail is a single family home for sale in Nebo, NC 28761. This property was listed for sale on July 4, 2025 by ERA Live Moore, it's currently listed at $899,000. It has been on the market for a total of 177 days and was last sold on February 16, 2024. This listing's school district is Mcdowell County School District. Nearby schools include Nebo Elementary School, East Mcdowell Junior High School and Mcdowell High School. 279 Outback Trail is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 4,796 sqft single family home built in 2008.

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