For sale

$187,625

Est. $1,095/mo —

•

1,652

sq ft

205 Whitson Rd, Marion, NC 28752

About this home

One level living house located on 2.80 acres just minutes from Marion, NC! This 1,652-square-foot home offers tremendous potential for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity through renovations. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a desirable zero-entry design for handicap accessibility, the home's spacious layout provides an excellent foundation for updates and improvements. Inside, you'll find a large open living room anchored by a striking rock fireplace, along with a dining area, breakfast nook, and kitchen ready to be transformed to suit today's style and functionality. Situated on 2.80 acres, there's plenty of room behind the home to enjoy privacy, expand outdoor living spaces, or explore additional possibilities. The convenient location near Marion offers easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and major highways while maintaining the appeal of a rural setting. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project, a long-term investment, or a property with room to personalize, this home offers the location, acreage, and potential to make your vision a reality. Bring your ideas and unlock the possibilities this property has to offer!

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

2.8 acresLot Size

$114Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Tim Truitt • WNC Real Estate Inc.

Contact: timtruittjr@gmail.com

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 01:33pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4405955

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$1,095 per month

Principal and interest$986

Property taxes

$66

HOA dues

Home insurance

$44

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

North Cove Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi

4/10

West McDowell Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

3/10

McDowell High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

2/10

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Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

205 Whitson Rd · $187,625

Strong offer

$188K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $188K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 66 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Bedroom

Interior features
Fireplace in the living room
Zero-grade entry

Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level

Kitchen
Electric range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer located in the kitchen

Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl

Heating & cooling
Heating: Other (see remarks)
Cooling: Other (see remarks)

Sale and tax history for 205 Whitson Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$788

$25,000 + $85,260

$110,260

2024

$788 (+3.3%)

$25,000 + $85,260

$110,260

2023

$762 (+1.3%)

$25,000 + $85,260

$110,260

2022

$753

$22,500 + $84,810

$107,310

2021

$753 (+0.4%)

$22,500 + $84,810

$107,310

2020

$750

$22,500 + $84,910

$107,410

2019

$750 (+19.1%)

$22,500 + $84,910

$107,410

2018

$630 (+5.9%)

$20,000 + $72,870

$92,870

2017

$595 (+0.1%)

$20,000 + $72,870

$92,870

2016

$594 (+1.7%)

$20,000 + $72,870

$92,870

2014

$584

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.8 Acres

Year renovated

1970

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,696

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,696

Year built

1956

Style

Vacant Land

County

McDowell County

APN

0793-00-64-9116

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 19 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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

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

9.8 hrs

6.8 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 205 Whitson Rd

$179,342

$8,283 under list price of $188K

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