You’ll find the most colorful azaleas and native wild flowers in this historical Marion farm house. Just minutes from downtown the location can’t be beat. You have privacy and space but are so close to everything. Steeped in traditional charm, this home is waiting for the love it deserves for weathering the generations. There is so much space to make your own. You’ll find the option for a primary on the main floor and another bedroom or study/library in addition to a large dining area and living room off of the kitchen. Upstairs there are 4 different bedrooms, two smaller and could be used for offices or hobby space if preferred. The outdoor space is the most gorgeous country, idyllic living that literally comes with a white picket fence! The property is filled with mature trees and native wildflowers. You don’t have to look hard to find trillium, red buckeye bushes, golden yellow, fuchsia, pink, white, purple and magenta azaleas. 10 minutes to Lake James, less than 30 minutes from Black Mountain or Morganton. Come make this home your country oasis today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
1.46 acresLot Size
$132Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Leslie Davis• Unique: A Real Estate Collective
Contact: leslie@uniquecollective.us
Bought with Saralyn Maiella• Horizon Realty Associates LLC
Directions: Turn left onto Sugar Hill Rd > Continue onto W Henderson St > Turn left onto S Main St > Turn right onto E Court St > Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Garden St > Turn right onto Fleming Ave > Slight right onto Yancey Rd
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,790
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1950
County: McDowell County
APN: 1702-20-82-0303
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
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Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2040
Living Area: 2040
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,040
Sq. Ft. Upper: 738
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1302
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Marion Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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East McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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
0.15% 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
Marion, NC • 28752
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Marion. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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6.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$260,000 – $315,000
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