A QUIET COUNTRY DRIVE leads to this excellent home. You'll fall in love with this handsome 3 BR home in a setting only 2.5 miles from I40. The home offers an open floor plan with great room (kitchen and living room open), hardwoods, a sunken den with river rocks, laundry room, & generous sized bedrooms. The current homeowner has completed extensive renovations including: new heat pump, new roof, new well, new appliances, and many cosmetic upgrades. The exterior further brings the home to life with walnut trees, a cherry tree, a cotton wood tree, 2 kiwi vines, & grape vines. The land also offers a large, detached, fencing, & wired workshop or possible 2nd living space plus gazebo. It is located in the area of Exit 81 making it convenient to Marion, Morganton, & Asheville. This is a home for a beautiful tomorrow at an affordable $92,200.
3 BR home located approx. 2.5 miles off I40 making it convenient to Asheville, Morganton, and Marion - Great room (hardwood floors, kitchen, laundry room, sunken den with fireplace - Many seller updates including roof, well, heat pump, etc. - Many seller landscaping features including a variety of trees, landscaping, gazebo, etc. - Detached 2 story workshop plus storage building
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$625
$21,250 + $67,020
$88,270
2024
$625
$21,250 + $67,020
$88,270
2023
$625 (+6.7%)
$21,250 + $67,020
$88,270
2022
$586 (+2.9%)
$17,000 + $64,550
$81,550
2021
$569 (−1.9%)
$17,000 + $64,550
$81,550
2020
$580
$17,000 + $64,980
$81,980
2019
$580 (+21.9%)
$17,000 + $64,980
$81,980
2018
$476 (+5.6%)
$12,750 + $54,490
$67,240
2017
$451 (+4.8%)
$12,750 + $54,490
$67,240
2016
$430 (+1.7%)
$12,750 + $54,490
$67,240
2014
$423
Tax history for 554 Lytle Mountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$625
$21,250 + $67,020
$88,270
2024
$625
$21,250 + $67,020
$88,270
2023
$625 (+6.7%)
$21,250 + $67,020
$88,270
2022
$586 (+2.9%)
$17,000 + $64,550
$81,550
2021
$569 (−1.9%)
$17,000 + $64,550
$81,550
2020
$580
$17,000 + $64,980
$81,980
2019
$580 (+21.9%)
$17,000 + $64,980
$81,980
2018
$476 (+5.6%)
$12,750 + $54,490
$67,240
2017
$451 (+4.8%)
$12,750 + $54,490
$67,240
2016
$430 (+1.7%)
$12,750 + $54,490
$67,240
2014
$423
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,428
Year built
1972
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
0780-00-60-2346
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom(s)
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom(s)
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s)
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Family Room Information
Family Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Room Level: Main
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Laundry
Directions: +/- 2.5 miles from I40 - From Interstate 40 Exit 81 (Sugar Hill Road Exit) - travel south (away from downtown Marion) on Sugar Hill Road .9 miles - turn right on Zion Hill Road and travel .8 miles - turn right on Nix Creek Road and travel .2 miles - turn left on Lytle Mountain and travel .5 miles - the house is on the right
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: McDowell County
APN: 0780-00-60-2346
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1432
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1432
Building Area Total: 1432
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: Other
Around this home
Schools
West Marion Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
3/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$168,000 – $203,000
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