SOLD SEP 25, 2025

Off Market Sep 2025 for $200K

$218,717

•

1,080

sq ft

526 Lentz Rd, Marion, NC 28752

About this home

Charming 4.76-Acre Property with Endless Possibilities – Near Lake James and Downtown Marion Unlock the potential of this 4.03-acre gem nestled in Marion, NC. 526 Lentz Road features a charming 1945 renovate ready home, ready for your full vision, plus three additional outbuildings ideal for workshops, studios, or storage. The property includes 2 wells, a shared driveway, and a completed survey that allows for 4 separate parcels—ideal or a multi-home set up(verify with county). This land is mostly level and partially cleared, offering scenic views and quiet country charm, just minutes from Marion’s town center and beautiful Lake James. A shared driveway leads to the back three lots, while the home enjoys its own private driveway. With abundant privacy and space, this holds endless potential. Whether you’re looking for a homestead, investment property, vacation rental location, or a place to build multiple homes, this property is a blank canvas full of possibilities.

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

4.76 acresLot Size

$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Rena Harp • EXP Realty LLC

Contact: renamovesmountains@gmail.com

Bought with Jamie Adams • Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4233335

Redfin Estimate

$218,717

$18K since sold in September 2025$5,000 since August

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 4.2% lower than the average sale price ($228K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$275,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,026 sq ft
14 Lake View Dr N, Marion, NC 28752
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$250,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,658 sq ft
119 Hankins Rd, Marion, NC 28752
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$280,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,770 sq ft
103 Bernice St, Marion, NC 28752
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$115,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft
3490 US 70 Hwy E, Marion, NC 28752
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$190,000
E
2 beds1 bath850 sq ft
119 Seagle St, Marion, NC 28752
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$260,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,324 sq ft
31 Tremont St, Marion, NC 28752

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Market trends in 28752, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

94.7%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$280K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

67d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 526 Lentz Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$492

$25,000 + $45,500

$70,500

2024

$492

$25,000 + $45,500

$70,500

2023

$492 (+24.9%)

$25,000 + $45,500

$70,500

2022

$394 (+2.9%)

$22,500 + $33,150

$55,650

2021

$383 (−1.4%)

$22,500 + $33,150

$55,650

2020

$388

$22,500 + $33,150

$55,650

2019

$388 (+20.4%)

$22,500 + $33,150

$55,650

2018

$323 (+9.0%)

$18,000 + $28,210

$46,210

2017

$296 (+0.3%)

$18,000 + $28,210

$46,210

2016

$295 (+5.0%)

$18,000 + $28,210

$46,210

2014

$281

Tax history for 526 Lentz Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$492

$25,000 + $45,500

$70,500

2024

$492

$25,000 + $45,500

$70,500

2023

$492 (+24.9%)

$25,000 + $45,500

$70,500

2022

$394 (+2.9%)

$22,500 + $33,150

$55,650

2021

$383 (−1.4%)

$22,500 + $33,150

$55,650

2020

$388

$22,500 + $33,150

$55,650

2019

$388 (+20.4%)

$22,500 + $33,150

$55,650

2018

$323 (+9.0%)

$18,000 + $28,210

$46,210

2017

$296 (+0.3%)

$18,000 + $28,210

$46,210

2016

$295 (+5.0%)

$18,000 + $28,210

$46,210

2014

$281

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.88 Acres

Year renovated

1945

Sq. Ft.

720

Year built

1945

Style

Vacant Land

County

McDowell County

APN

1703-00-83-2423

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Features: None
Room Dimensions: 19' 3" X 11' 11"
Room Length: 19.25
Room Width: 11.92
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Features: None
Room Dimensions: 7' 0" X 9' 10"
Room Length: 7
Room Width: 9.83
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Features: None
Room Dimensions: 9' 5" X 5' 2"
Room Length: 9.42
Room Width: 5.17
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Features: None
Room Dimensions: 11' 0" X 9' 0"
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 9
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Features: None
Room Dimensions: 8' 9" X 7' 11"
Room Length: 8.75
Room Width: 7.92
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Features: None
Room Dimensions: 22' 4" X 16' 11"
Room Length: 22.33
Room Width: 16.92

Room 7 Information
Room Features: None
Room Dimensions: 14' 7" X 8' 7"
Room Length: 14.58
Room Width: 8.58
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Unfinished

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Propane
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless

Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Appliances: Convection Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Range

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood

Property Information
Second Living Quarters: None
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: none

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 4.76
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed

Location

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: West McDowell
High School: McDowell

Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Marion, head east on W Court St toward N Main St Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto N Garden St Turn right onto Fleming Ave Slight right onto Yancey Rd Turn left onto Lentz Rd Destination will be on the right

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.88 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1945
County: McDowell County
APN: 1703-00-83-2423

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 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.: 1080
Living Area: 1080
Above Grade Finished Area: 720
Below Grade Finished Area: 360
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 720
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

North Cove Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi

4/10

West McDowell Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

3/10

McDowell High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 11-17% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

0.93% 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

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

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

9.2 hrs

6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$208,000 – $252,000

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