Blackberry Creek Homes for Sale
11 homesCommunity Highlights
- Large wooded lots with mountain views
- Close access to I-40 and Lake James
- Gated setting with private roads and underground utilities
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Wooded Lots
- Cul-De-Sac Settings
- Gentle Or Gradual Slopes
- Porches
- Basements
- Garages
- Mountain Views
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
McDowell County, Western North Carolina mountains
- Lake James
- Lake James State Park
- Paddy's Creek State Park
- Marion
- Morganton
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Nearby Schools
Nebo
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McDowell
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lots and Land in Blackberry Creek
First Impressions
Blackberry Creek in Nebo feels like a mountain-land community built around space, trees, and a slower approach to the day. Lots here are generous, often wooded, and many sit on cul-de-sacs or along private, paved roads that reinforce the subdivision’s tucked-away character. The setting is distinctly rural, but not isolated in the practical sense: the community sits close to the I-40 corridor, with mountain views, rolling terrain, and a strong sense of privacy shaping the overall impression.
Home Styles & Community Feel
This is primarily a land-oriented neighborhood, with residential lots ranging from roughly 1 to 10+ acres and an average lot size of about 2.8 acres. The build sites tend to be wooded, with gentle to gradual slopes, and several remarks highlight level or build-friendly areas that work well for site-built homes. A number of listings reference gated access, underground electricity, and approved builders, including Blue Ridge Log Homes, which gives the community a more developed feel than a raw acreage tract. The architecture profile is mixed because the community includes both vacant lots and a small number of custom homes, but the common thread is mountain-oriented construction: log homes, custom builds, porches, garages, and occasional basement layouts. Wildlife sightings, creek edges, and long-range views add to the atmosphere.
These insights are based on listing details and are informational only; verify details for any specific property.
Market Trends
Buyers have more negotiating power. Properties may take longer to sell. Prices have increased 56%. There's typically room for negotiation on price.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last 12 monthsRecently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() SOLD Lot 74 Tayberry Drive | Oct 24 2025 | $28,000 | 614 | 82% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD V L Lowden Drive 19 | Jul 3 2025 | $15,000 | 371 | 🎯100% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 00 Dirksen Avenue 67 | Jun 5 2025 | $18,000 | 50 | 90% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD Lot 92 Darrow Drive | Dec 20 2024 | $35,800 | 598 | 🎯100% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 65 Smoothstem Court 85 | Dec 6 2024 | $52,500 | 22 | 95% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 0 Darrow Drive | Oct 7 2024 | $32,000 | 174 | 92% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 95 Darrow Drive #95 | Jun 4 2024 | $20,000 | 236 | 80% | — | — |
![]() SOLD Lot 32 Hull Avenue | Jun 3 2024 | $27,500 | 259 | 95% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 102 Boysenberry Drive | Apr 4 2024 | $15,000 | 630 | 75% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 3 178 Acres Smoothstem Court Lot 85 | Dec 5 2023 | $20,000 | 382 | 80% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 72 Tayberry Drive | May 18 2023 | $16,000 | 73 | 🎯100% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD V L 59 Dirksen Avenue | Dec 19 2022 | $24,000 | 124 | 73% | — | — |
![]() SOLD Lot 62 Blackberry Creek | Nov 29 2022 | $12,500 | 2000 | 83% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 378 Darrow Drive 4 bed3 bath | Sep 14 2022 | $455,000 | 86 | 96% | 2412 sq ft | $189 |
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![]() SOLD Lot 120 Trellis Drive | Dec 10 2021 | $14,000 | 332 | 56% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 165 Perennial Drive 4 bed3 bath | May 27 2021 | $565,000 | 77 | 98% | 3407 sq ft | $166 |
![]() SOLD 00 Darrow Drive 96 | Apr 14 2021 | $22,000 | 90 | 88% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 449 Dirksen Avenue 2 bed2 bath | Feb 20 2020 | $325,000 | 247 | 97% | 1800 sq ft | $181 |
![]() SOLD 85 Trellis Drive 2 bed3 bath | Jan 9 2020 | $320,000 | 63 | 98% | 2349 sq ft | $136 |
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![]() SOLD Lot 20 Blackberry Creek | Aug 21 2018 | $27,500 | 140 | 86% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD Lot 69 Blackberry Creek | May 4 2018 | $19,000 | 52 | 79% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 00 Blackberry Creek 69 | May 4 2018 | $19,000 | 51 | 79% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 85 Trellis Drive 131 2 bed2 bath | Mar 23 2017 | $215,000 | 233 | 94% | 1512 sq ft | $142 |
![]() SOLD 85 Trellis Drive 2 bed2 bath | Mar 23 2017 | $215,000 | 233 | 94% | 1512 sq ft | $142 |
![]() SOLD 85 Trellis Drive 2 bed2 bath | Mar 23 2017 | $215,000 | 233 | 94% | 1512 sq ft | $142 |
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![]() SOLD 15 Blackberry Creek | Sep 29 2016 | $12,800 | 51 | 95% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 449 Dirksen Avenue 2 bed2 bath | Aug 30 2016 | $270,000 | 73 | 90% | 1800 sq ft | $150 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 85 Trellis Drive 2 bed2 bath | Jun 19 2015 | $219,000 | 233 | 95% | 1548 sq ft | $141 |
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![]() SOLD 55 56 Blackberry Creek | Jun 26 2014 | $11,000 | 91 | 79% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 55 56 Blackberry Creek 5556 | Jun 26 2014 | $11,000 | 91 | 79% | — | — |

Lot 74 Tayberry Drive
$28,000

V L Lowden Drive 19
$15,000

00 Dirksen Avenue 67
$18,000

Lot 92 Darrow Drive
$35,800

65 Smoothstem Court 85
$52,500

0 Darrow Drive
$32,000

95 Darrow Drive #95
$20,000

Lot 32 Hull Avenue
$27,500

102 Boysenberry Drive
$15,000

3 178 Acres Smoothstem Court Lot 85
$20,000

72 Tayberry Drive
$16,000

V L 59 Dirksen Avenue
$24,000

Lot 62 Blackberry Creek
$12,500

378 Darrow Drive
$455,000

Lot 120 Trellis Drive
$14,000

165 Perennial Drive
$565,000

00 Darrow Drive 96
$22,000

449 Dirksen Avenue
$325,000

85 Trellis Drive
$320,000

Lot 20 Blackberry Creek
$27,500

Lot 69 Blackberry Creek
$19,000

00 Blackberry Creek 69
$19,000

85 Trellis Drive 131
$215,000

85 Trellis Drive
$215,000

85 Trellis Drive
$215,000

15 Blackberry Creek
$12,800

449 Dirksen Avenue
$270,000

85 Trellis Drive
$219,000

55 56 Blackberry Creek
$11,000

55 56 Blackberry Creek 5556
$11,000
Market Statistics
The Blackberry Creek real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 157 days. With 10 active listings and 3 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$33,250
Average Price:$38,740
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:2.6
Avg Bathrooms:2.4
Avg Lot Size:2.79 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:10
Sold Last Year:3
Median Days to Sell:157 days
Community Info
Has HOA:No
Median Year Built:2009
New Construction:0%
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