Close to I-40 for your Commuting Convenience! Private & Unrestricted 1.43 acres. Close to downtown but with that WOODSY surrounded feeling. 3 Bedrooms and 1 large full bath along with Open kitchen, dining area and living room comprises the entire main level of this home. Kitchen, (with moveable island) & Living room have gorgeous hardwood floors while full bath features a beautiful granite countertop. . Sliding glass doors lead out onto the main level porch overlooking the large and level back yard with fire pit below. The basement level is home to the Laundry area, Den, half bath, while the Garage area allows for additional finished square footage in the future, or a ton of storage options for now. Sliding glass doors open up to the concrete patio from the Den to walk out to the round fire pit and enjoy on those upcoming cool fall evenings. Woodstove in basement Den area stays. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Call your Agent for a showing appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.43 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jacque Mentink• Carolina Mountain Sales
Listed by Chelsi Poteat• Carolina Mountain Sales
Contact: jacquerealestate@yahoo.com
Bought with David Patneaude• Catawba Properties NC LLC
PRIVATE, UNRESTRICTED, & CONVENIENT! This 3 bed/1.5 bath home sits on 1.43 acres, less than 1 mile from I-40 (30 mins to Asheville) and close to everything else the bustling city of Marion has to offer! The main level boasts an open floor plan, beautiful ash hardwood floors, and a recently renovated bathroom w/granite countertop. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the updated deck overlooking the large front yard. Downstairs offers a newly finished family/rec room w/woodstove and easy walkout to the patio/front yard. There is also a half bath. The unfinished garage space would make the perfect workshop and offers lots of storage options. There is plenty of level to gently-rolling yard for kids to play and pets to roam, along with a shed for your outside toys. The heat pump was replaced in 2018 and the house exterior painted in 2019. THIS ONE WON'T LAST LONG...SCHEDULE YOUR SHOWING TODAY!!!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM531805
Jun 5, 2013
Sold
$124,000
$70/sq ft
Jan 28, 2013
Listed
$129,000
$73/sq ft
+15
Very well maintained home in a private setting. Sit and relax on your front deck and let nature surround you. 3 bedroom 1.5 bath, large living room, nice kitchen for family and friends to gather. One car garage with extra space for storage along with half bath. Unfinished basement area with double doors leading out to yard. Lots of room to expand. Small pond borders property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,322 (+2.8%)
$22,500 + $293,720
$316,220
2025
$2,259
$22,500 + $293,720
$316,220
2024
$2,259 (+3.3%)
$22,500 + $293,720
$316,220
2023
$2,186 (+124.2%)
$22,500 + $293,720
$316,220
2022
$975
$15,750 + $123,290
$139,040
2021
$975 (+0.5%)
$15,750 + $123,290
$139,040
2020
$971
$15,750 + $123,290
$139,040
2019
$971 (+25.4%)
$15,750 + $123,290
$139,040
2018
$774 (+5.9%)
$13,500 + $100,650
$114,150
2017
$731
$13,500 + $100,650
$114,150
2016
$731 (+1.8%)
$13,500 + $100,650
$114,150
2014
$718
Tax history for 309 Poteat Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,322 (+2.8%)
$22,500 + $293,720
$316,220
2025
$2,259
$22,500 + $293,720
$316,220
2024
$2,259 (+3.3%)
$22,500 + $293,720
$316,220
2023
$2,186 (+124.2%)
$22,500 + $293,720
$316,220
2022
$975
$15,750 + $123,290
$139,040
2021
$975 (+0.5%)
$15,750 + $123,290
$139,040
2020
$971
$15,750 + $123,290
$139,040
2019
$971 (+25.4%)
$15,750 + $123,290
$139,040
2018
$774 (+5.9%)
$13,500 + $100,650
$114,150
2017
$731
$13,500 + $100,650
$114,150
2016
$731 (+1.8%)
$13,500 + $100,650
$114,150
2014
$718
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.43 Acres
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
1,900
Year built
1985
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
1710-02-89-4940
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Carport - 2 Car
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Den, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 631
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 631
Interior Features
Interior Features: Attic Other, Basement Shop, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Balcony,Deck,Patio
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Private, Rolling Slope
Lot Size Area: 1.43
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Marion
Middle Or Junior High School: East McDowell
High School: McDowell
Location Information
Directions: From I-40 Exit 86....take NC 226N 0.4 miles...Right on Poteat Rd...Stay straight....Keep left at 1st fork...Next fork, keep right....Next fork, keep right (will see house 265 on left)...Go up the hill....Take first left to the property, 309. From downtown Marion....Take Rutherford Rd. to left on NC 226S....To sharp left onto Poteat Rd...continue as directed above.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,900
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.43 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 2021
County: McDowell County
APN: 1710-02-89-4940
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1763
Living Area: 1763
Below Grade Finished Area: 475
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1288
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1763
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Partially Finished
Structure Type: One Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Eastfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
East McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
McDowell Early College
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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
Marion, NC • 28752
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$288,000 – $349,000
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