Country living close to the city! 5th generation family farm, 4.25 usable, unrestricted acres and a newly renovated, low maintenance Ranch Home with Metal Roof, Concrete Board & Batten siding. Highlighting this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house features a Master suite with access to large back deck with serene view, fresh paint and new carpet throughout, built-in shelving, open concept kitchen with granite island, including brand new Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer! Large Leyland cypress trees block the view of the road from the screened in front porch. Need room to grow? The partially finished basement with 8ft ceilings as well as land to expand when ready! The unrestricted acreage includes a small barn, concrete driveway and parking pad, cleared pasture, plenty of green area to grow a garden, lots of sunshine, rolling hills, and woods. This Homestead is the perfect balance of privacy and convenience! 6 minutes to Downtown Marion! 10 minutes to Lake James! 40 minutes to Asheville!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
4.25 acresLot Size
$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ginger Gregory• Coldwell Banker King
Contact: ginger.gregory@coldwellbanker.com
Bought with Jon Galbreath• Higher Ground Properties
Country living around the corner to the city! 5th generation family farm, 4.25 usable, unrestricted acres and a newly renovated, low maintenance Ranch Home with Metal Roof, Concrete Board & Batten siding. Highlighting this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house features a Master suite with access to large back deck with serene view, fresh paint and new carpet throughout, built-in shelving, open concept kitchen with granite island, including brand new Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer! Large Leyland cypress trees block the view of the road from the screened in front porch. Need room to grow? The partially finished basement with 8ft ceilings as well as land to expand when ready! The unrestricted acreage includes a small barn, concrete driveway and parking pad, cleared pasture, plenty of green area to grow a garden, lots of sunshine, rolling hills, and woods. This Homestead is the perfect balance of privacy and convenience! 6 minutes to Downtown Marion! 10 minutes to Lake James! 40 minutes to Asheville!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4044026
Oct 3, 2023
Sold
$385,000
$238/sq ft
Aug 21, 2023
Contingent
—
Jul 16, 2023
Listed
$385,000
$238/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,369
$49,230 + $142,420
$191,650
2024
$1,369 (+8.3%)
$49,230 + $142,420
$191,650
2023
$1,265 (+23.6%)
$49,300 + $133,620
$182,920
2022
$1,023
$36,980 + $108,900
$145,880
2021
$1,023 (+0.5%)
$36,980 + $108,900
$145,880
2020
$1,018
$36,980 + $108,900
$145,880
2019
$1,018 (+26.7%)
$36,980 + $108,900
$145,880
2018
$804 (+5.9%)
$30,810 + $87,700
$118,510
2017
$759 (+17.9%)
$30,810 + $87,700
$118,510
2016
$644 (+1.7%)
$30,810 + $69,830
$100,640
2014
$633
Tax history for 1002 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,369
$49,230 + $142,420
$191,650
2024
$1,369 (+8.3%)
$49,230 + $142,420
$191,650
2023
$1,265 (+23.6%)
$49,300 + $133,620
$182,920
2022
$1,023
$36,980 + $108,900
$145,880
2021
$1,023 (+0.5%)
$36,980 + $108,900
$145,880
2020
$1,018
$36,980 + $108,900
$145,880
2019
$1,018 (+26.7%)
$36,980 + $108,900
$145,880
2018
$804 (+5.9%)
$30,810 + $87,700
$118,510
2017
$759 (+17.9%)
$30,810 + $87,700
$118,510
2016
$644 (+1.7%)
$30,810 + $69,830
$100,640
2014
$633
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Concrete, Laminate, Tile
Door Features: French Doors
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Fencing: Barbed Wire
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: Pasture
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: None
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Additional: None
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Zoning Specification: 0120
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Orchard(s), Green Area, Hilly, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 4.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 1500
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Underground Power Lines
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: N/A
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Marion
Middle Or Junior High School: East McDowell
High School: McDowell
Location Information
Directions: From Main St. , turn onto E Court St (US-70). Go for 0.1 mi., Turn left onto Church St. Go for 394 ft., Keep right onto Ridge Rd. Go for 0.4 mi., Turn left onto Ridge Rd. Go for 0.5 mi., Keep right onto Ridge Rd. Go for 0.2 mi. House is on the right. Driveway past the Leyland Cypress. Information books are at the house.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,392
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.24 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: McDowell County
APN: 1712-00-25-9385
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1618
Living Area: 1618
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,282
Below Grade Finished Area: 336
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1282
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Eastfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
East McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Marion, NC • 28752
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$363,000 – $439,000
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