488 John Swofford Rd

Nebo, NC 28761

$219,000
Price
3
Beds
1,050 Sq. Ft.
$209 / Sq. Ft.
1,050
Sq. Ft.
$209
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Steve Jones • EXP Realty LLC • steve@McDowellRealEstate.com

Property Details for 488 John Swofford Road

Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2025 02:11 PM

Property Details for 488 John Swofford Road

StatusActive
MLS #4262636
Days on Market205
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1970
Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
CountyMcDowell County

Location

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Building Information for 488 John Swofford Road

Stories-Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF

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$1,119 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,082

Property Taxes

$37

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 488 John Swofford Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.946385
  • Latitude: 35.717036
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $66,910.00
  • Parcel Number: 1722-00-58-4833
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: East Middle
  • High School: McDowell
  • Elementary School: Nebo
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1050.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1050
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1050.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 18
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 488 John Swofford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4262636

—
Nov 14, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4262636

—
Sep 3, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4262636

$219,000—
May 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4262636

$235,000—
Mar 22, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #591206279

$67,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4262636

—
11/14/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4262636

—
09/03/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4262636

$219,000
05/22/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4262636

$235,000
03/22/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #591206279

$67,000

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Public Records for 488 John Swofford Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,000Additions$46,910Total$66,910
Tax Record2025$447 ($37 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtStories1StyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1970CountyMCDOWELLAPN1722-00-58-4833

Schools near 488 John Swofford Road

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

East Mcdowell Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Mcdowell High School
Public9 to 12

Eastfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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More information about 488 John Swofford Road, Nebo, NC 28761

488 John Swofford Road is a single family home for sale in Nebo, NC 28761. This property was listed for sale on May 22, 2025 by EXP Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $219,000. It has been on the market for a total of 205 days and was last sold on March 22, 2017. 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. 488 John Swofford Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,050 sqft single family home built in 1970.

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