SOLD SEP 22, 2026

Sold on sep 2026

$399,000

•

1,330

sq ft

129 Old River Rd, Marion, NC 28752

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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

$300Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Caleb Goforth • Carolina Mountain Sales

Contact: cgoforth.re@gmail.com

Bought with Jo Ovenell • BluAxis Realty

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4401957

Redfin Estimate

$374,270

$25K since sold in September 2026$120K since September

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This home's estimate is 38% higher than the average sale price ($271K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$345,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,732 sq ft
512 Paxton Creek Rd, Marion, NC 28752
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$354,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,439 sq ft
3253 US 70 Hwy W, Marion, NC 28752
SOLD DEC 31, 2025
$200,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,144 sq ft
185 Waycaster Rd, Marion, NC 28752
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$245,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,752 sq ft
288 Nix Creek Church Rd, Marion, NC 28752
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$128,500
E
2 beds1 bath1,400 sq ft
72 Circle Dr, Marion, NC 28752
SOLD NOV 5, 2025
$355,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,796 sq ft
3586 US 70 Rd W, Marion, NC 28752

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Market trends in 28752, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

93.9%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$310K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

90d

24 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 7 HRS AGO
$407,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,683 sq ft
280 Haven Ridge Ln, Marion, NC 28752
NEW 34 HRS AGO
$550,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,722 sq ft
653 Lakeview Dr N, Marion, NC 28752
$225,000
3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
449 Randall Rd, Marion, NC 28752
$1,595,000
4 beds6.5 baths4,049 sq ft
261 Little Buck Creek Rd, Marion, NC 28752
$949,000
3 beds2 baths1,937 sq ft
138 Gowan Pt #4, Marion, NC 28752
$70,000
3 beds1 bath970 sq ft
144 Matilda Ave, Marion, NC 28752
$245,000
2 beds2 baths1,480 sq ft
69 B Buena Vista Rdg, Marion, NC 28752
$650,000
3 beds3 baths2,101 sq ft
459 Forest Heights Dr, Marion, NC 28752
$299,500
3 beds2 baths1,220 sq ft
45 Gladden St, Marion, NC 28752
$49,900
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
440 Hillcrest Dr, Marion, NC 28752
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Sale and tax history for 129 Old River Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$512 (+2.8%)

$20,000 + $120,320

$140,320

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

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 Oct 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2

Room 1 Information
Room Dimensions: 14' 8" X 13' 2"
Room Length: 14.67
Room Width: 13.17
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Hall

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,160
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 1,160

Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Full

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: NA

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 3.55
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed

Location

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Pleasant Gardens
Middle Or Junior High School: West McDowell
High School: McDowell

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,820
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.8 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1974
County: McDowell County
APN: 0781-01-16-8351

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1330
Living Area: 1330
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,330
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1330
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

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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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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Historical weather

Marion, NC • 28752

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May

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Jul

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

88/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Marion. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.5 hrs

6.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$356,000 – $431,000

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$49,900

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440 Hillcrest Dr, Marion, NC 28752

NEW 34 HRS AGO

$550,000

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New listings for sale in 28752

NEW 7 HRS AGO

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NEW 34 HRS AGO

$550,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,722 sq ft

653 Lakeview Dr N, Marion, NC 28752

$225,000

3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft

449 Randall Rd, Marion, NC 28752

$1,595,000

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261 Little Buck Creek Rd, Marion, NC 28752

$949,000

3 beds2 baths1,937 sq ft

138 Gowan Pt #4, Marion, NC 28752

$70,000

3 beds1 bath970 sq ft

144 Matilda Ave, Marion, NC 28752

$245,000

2 beds2 baths1,480 sq ft

69 B Buena Vista Rdg, Marion, NC 28752

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3 beds3 baths2,101 sq ft

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Home values near 129 Old River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
121 Old River Road, Marion, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1236 Sq. Ft.	$182,105
125 Old River Road, Marion, NC - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$31,211

Address	Redfin Estimate
301 Old River Road, Marion, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1510 Sq. Ft.	$290,801
207 Old River Road, Marion, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$126,507

Address	Redfin Estimate
213 Old River Road, Marion, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$186,479
121 Old River Road, Marion, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1137 Sq. Ft.	$154,260

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