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Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
3.28 acresLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Whitney Willey• RE/MAX Living
Contact: 828-559-2121
Bought with Robert Moore• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lifestyle Properties
Great home in a beautiful development. Featuring 2/br-2/bath, living room, kitchen dining area, split bedroom plan, free-standing gas fireplace, front and rear covered porches, freshly painted inside and out, new heating and air conditioning in 2021. Partially finished basement. Very easily this could be a 3br. 4 bath home. Approx. 3.283 Acres. Lakewood Subdivision. Permitted for a 3br home.
Public Records
Sep 3, 2021
Sold
$212,500
$172/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,089 (+2.8%)
$50,000 + $234,420
$284,420
2025
$2,032
$50,000 + $234,420
$284,420
2024
$2,032 (+3.3%)
$50,000 + $234,420
$284,420
2023
$1,966 (+3.3%)
$50,000 + $234,420
$284,420
2022
$1,904 (+100.0%)
$50,000 + $221,490
$271,490
2021
$952 (+0.5%)
$50,000 + $221,490
$271,490
2020
$948
$50,000 + $221,490
$271,490
2019
$948 (+38.5%)
$50,000 + $221,490
$271,490
2018
$684 (+5.9%)
$50,000 + $151,830
$201,830
2017
$646
$50,000 + $151,830
$201,830
2016
$646 (+1.7%)
$50,000 + $151,830
$201,830
2014
$635
Tax history for 450 West Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,089 (+2.8%)
$50,000 + $234,420
$284,420
2025
$2,032
$50,000 + $234,420
$284,420
2024
$2,032 (+3.3%)
$50,000 + $234,420
$284,420
2023
$1,966 (+3.3%)
$50,000 + $234,420
$284,420
2022
$1,904 (+100.0%)
$50,000 + $221,490
$271,490
2021
$952 (+0.5%)
$50,000 + $221,490
$271,490
2020
$948
$50,000 + $221,490
$271,490
2019
$948 (+38.5%)
$50,000 + $221,490
$271,490
2018
$684 (+5.9%)
$50,000 + $151,830
$201,830
2017
$646
$50,000 + $151,830
$201,830
2016
$646 (+1.7%)
$50,000 + $151,830
$201,830
2014
$635
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.28 Acres
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
2,464
Year built
2007
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
1702-04-84-4426
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Apr 4, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Directions: From downtown Marion, take US-221 N. Turn left onto Hankins Road. Continue for approximately 3.5 miles, then turn left onto Yancey Road. Follow Yancey Road for about 1.5 miles and turn right onto West Lake Road. Continue into the Lakewood Subdivision—home will be on the right at 450 West Lake Road.
Community Information
Community Features: Other
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,464
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.28 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2011
County: McDowell County
APN: 1702-04-84-4426
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.: 1232
Living Area: 1232
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,232
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1232
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Marion Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
East McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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
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, 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
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Estimated sale price
$333,000 – $403,000
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