Traditional brick home on a peaceful creek - highly desired "South of 40!" Move in ready with over 2,400 sq ft under roof including unfinished area - lots of potential for expansion! Currently, 2 good sized bedrooms and a full bath on the main floor - plus a large & bright front room with hardwood and closet that could be used for various purposes. Check out the open kitchen/den that spans along the rear of the home. Lots of storage space, especially in the full sized basement with workbench, wood stove and plumbing. Outdoors, enjoy your own creek front paradise + professionally landscaped front lawn. The 1 car carport is ideal for outdoor entertaining. Laundry room on the main, private well & septic, paved driveway, outbuilding, low county taxes. Pastoral community, steps from West Marion School & only 5 minutes from Marion's newest shopping & dining/I-40. 30 mins from Asheville. Imagine the possibilities!
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.76 acresLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Dave Doar• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Todd Westover• Keller Williams Elite Realty
Furnished. This charming property's exterior features a cute private back yard that borders a small creek. A large garden area. The carport is currently being used as a covered patio. New roof in 2016. Large walkout basement currently being used as storage. Within 3 miles of I-40. The interior features original hardwood floors in the living room, a spacious family room open to the kitchen and a laundry room on the main level. Call today to tour this home! Depending on offer amount, seller will consider adding central air to the home a value of $3000-$5000.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$611
$20,000 + $66,320
$86,320
2025
$611
$20,000 + $66,320
$86,320
2024
$611
$20,000 + $66,320
$86,320
2023
$611 (+2.5%)
$20,000 + $66,320
$86,320
2022
$597 (+2.9%)
$17,500 + $65,580
$83,080
2021
$580 (−1.9%)
$17,500 + $65,580
$83,080
2020
$591
$17,500 + $66,010
$83,510
2019
$591 (+20.5%)
$17,500 + $66,010
$83,510
2018
$491 (+5.6%)
$15,000 + $54,290
$69,290
2017
$465 (+4.9%)
$15,000 + $54,290
$69,290
2016
$443 (+1.6%)
$15,000 + $54,290
$69,290
2014
$436
Tax history for 5686 Sugar Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$611
$20,000 + $66,320
$86,320
2025
$611
$20,000 + $66,320
$86,320
2024
$611
$20,000 + $66,320
$86,320
2023
$611 (+2.5%)
$20,000 + $66,320
$86,320
2022
$597 (+2.9%)
$17,500 + $65,580
$83,080
2021
$580 (−1.9%)
$17,500 + $65,580
$83,080
2020
$591
$17,500 + $66,010
$83,510
2019
$591 (+20.5%)
$17,500 + $66,010
$83,510
2018
$491 (+5.6%)
$15,000 + $54,290
$69,290
2017
$465 (+4.9%)
$15,000 + $54,290
$69,290
2016
$443 (+1.6%)
$15,000 + $54,290
$69,290
2014
$436
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
225 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.76 Acres
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
1,064
Year built
1968
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
0699-00-13-5734
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Sep 2, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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.
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Fiberglass
Exterior Features
Doors Windows: Storm Door(s)
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Other
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area, Level, Open Lot, Sloped, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.76
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: I-40 to Sugar Hill Rd / Marion. Travel south on Sugar Hill Rd, away from Marion. Look for West Marion School on right. Continue looking to your right for home. Yard sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,064
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1968
County: McDowell County
APN: 0699-00-13-5734
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1236
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1236
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1236
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Inside Entrance
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
West Marion Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
3/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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
0.31% 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
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$185,000 – $224,000
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