**PRICE IMPROVEMENT – MOTIVATED SELLER!** Unrestricted country living with endless possibilities! This private property offers ample acreage with multiple potential homesites—perfect for a primary residence, investment opportunity, RVs, or tiny homes. No deed restrictions allow you the freedom to make it your own. Conveniently located just off Zion Hill Road with easy access to I-40, Marion, Old Fort, Asheville, and beyond, this property combines privacy with accessibility. The existing cozy cottage sits on a concrete slab with a partial basement and is ready for your personal touch. Features include a monitor heater, a great room with a stone fireplace, and a split-level layout offering a bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, and a bonus room (ceiling height under 7 feet). Live in the home while you build your dream home on the property, or renovate for a great investment opportunity. The land itself is a standout feature—ideal for gardening, recreation, or future development. **Please note:** One room does not meet the 7-foot ceiling height requirement and cannot be counted as a legal bedroom. No septic records were found on file with the county. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for unrestricted land with privacy and potential—schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
3.37 acresLot Size
$226Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jeannie Conner• Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office
Contact: jeannie@greybeardrealty.com
Bought with Joshua Gonyeau• Jason Mitchell Real Estate
Directions: Zion Hill to E Payne to left on W Payne. Follow until road turns to gravel and home will be on left. Look for signs.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.09 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: McDowell County
APN: 0679-00-98-8850
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026
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Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 737
Living Area: 737
Above Grade Finished Area: 737
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 737
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement, Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Old Fort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
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McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Marion, NC • 28752
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Marion. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$173,000 – $209,000
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