Premier Marion Location - 4 BR, 2.5 BA Contemporary on large and private Forest Drive 1.23 +/- acre lot. This masterfully designed home located within walking distance to downtown Marion offers 4 Bedrooms and great square footage. The main level gives a great room with vaulted ceilings and a massive rock fireplace, formal dining room overlooking the woodland, eat in kitchen with brand new appliances and cabinetry, the master bedroom (with access to the decking), a second bedroom/office, a full bath, and an additional 1/2 bath. The lower level gives 2 bedrooms, a full bath, the oversized hobby/laundry room, and the den with a rock fireplace. A special feature of the home is the wrap decking (composite material) that is +/- 700SF of outdoor entertaining areas, it is absolutely perfect with neighborhood and mountain views. The upper level master can be closed from the great room and when combined with the 4th Bedroom/Office creates a spectacular master retreat.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.23
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Marion
Middle Or Junior High School: East Middle
High School: McDowell
Location Information
Directions: Downtown Marion Main Street West Fort Street to right onto Logan Street to left onto Hillcrest Drive to right onto Forest Road - travel about .25 miles and the home is on the right
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,880
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1990
County: McDowell County
APN: 1701-06-48-5536
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 3156
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,404
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1752
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 3156
Foundation Details: Basement Fully Finished
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Marion Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$495,000 – $599,000
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