Pending

$400,000

Est. $2,237/mo —

•

1,330

sq ft

129 Old River Rd, Marion, NC 28752

About this home

Schedule your showing to see this peaceful brick ranch on 3.55 acres (two parcels sold together) in the Pleasant Gardens/Old Fort area of McDowell County. This solid one level home features hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious eat-in kitchen, generous room sizes, and a covered front porch. A full unfinished basement offers workshop space and abundant storage. New shingles installed in 2025. Outside you'll find a carport, stone patio, mature landscaping, several outbuildings, and long-range mountain views from a private, wooded setting. Includes two septic tanks, one can be used for an additional spot for RV/camper hookup. Above-grade heated living area is approximately 1,620 sq ft; the full basement provides significant additional space. Approximately 10 minutes to downtown Marion, 19 minutes to Catawba Falls, and 35 minutes to Asheville, with Pisgah National Forest and Lake James close by. Bring your vision and make it your own mountain retreat. Property includes 2.8 acre parcel which the home sits on, along with an extra parcel 078101169550 for an additional .75 acres. Contact listing agent to schedule your showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

3.55 acresLot Size

$301Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Caleb Goforth • Carolina Mountain Sales

Contact: cgoforth.re@gmail.com

Listing updated: Jul 19, 2026 at 03:36pm

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4401957

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$2,237 per month

Principal and interest$2,102

Property taxes

$41

HOA dues

Home insurance

$93

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Pleasant Gardens Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

West McDowell Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

3/10

McDowell High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

2/10

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Unfinished basement
Wood burning fireplace
One main living room (room dimensions approx. 14'8" x 13'2")
Exhaust fan

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on the main level)

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms (on the main level)

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric oven
Electric range

Laundry & utility
Laundry located in hall
Electric water heater

Heating & cooling
Heat pump for heating and cooling

Sale and tax history for 129 Old River Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$498

$20,000 + $120,320

$140,320

2024

$498

$20,000 + $120,320

$140,320

2023

$498 (+2.1%)

$20,000 + $120,320

$140,320

2022

$488 (+4.4%)

$19,500 + $116,340

$135,840

2021

$467 (−1.7%)

$19,500 + $116,340

$135,840

2020

$475 (−1.4%)

$19,500 + $116,490

$135,990

2019

$482 (+21.0%)

$19,500 + $116,490

$135,990

2018

$398 (+5.9%)

$18,000 + $99,120

$117,120

2017

$376

$18,000 + $99,120

$117,120

2016

$376 (+1.6%)

$18,000 + $99,120

$117,120

2014

$370

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

—

Lot width

180 ft.

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.8 Acres

Year renovated

1974

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,820

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,820

Year built

1964

Style

Vacant Land

County

McDowell County

APN

0781-01-16-8351

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 20 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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Marion, NC • 28752

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Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

88/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.5 hrs

6.7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 129 Old River Rd

$391,799

$8,201 under list price of $400K

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