An AFFORDABLE horse property in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains! This gorgeous, nearly 5.5 acre property, is ready for up to 2 horses currently - as well as goats, poultry etc. You truly have several different types of terrain here: wooded and rolling with your own walking trails, flat level pasture, and the lovely home sits on a nice hill with a long-range mountain view. Home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with a full unfinished basement, and has been incredibly well-maintained - it is turn-key ready and/or ready for your updates. Security system, metal roof, 2nd canning kitchen and workshop area in basement. Property boasts a large tractor shed and storage shed(s). Horse features currently include: approx. 2 acres of pasture, full electric fencing, paddock, run-in shelter and tack room - the last two of which could be utilized in other ways. Short-term rentals (AirBNB and VRBO, etc.) are allowed, so the possibilities are endless. Rural and private, but 5 minutes to I-40.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
5.44 acresLot Size
$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Matt Lutz• GreyBeard Realty
Contact: matt@greybeardrealty.com
Bought with Emilie Burgin• Carolina Mountain Sales
Exceptionally WELL MAINTAINED homes situated on GORGEOUS 5.5 acre tracts of land don't come on the market every day... but now is your chance to purchase JUST THAT! This property boasts a creek on both sides of property & pasture land. Inside you will find a spacious three bd, two bth home with everything you need on the main level. A VERY large living room greets you upon entering the front door... complete with lovely hardwood floors. The kitchen is not lacking in space either with ample counter tops & a nice sized Eat In Area. . All three bds come complete with ample closet space. In the bsmt you will find the opportunity to EXPAND if desired or utilize the space for lots of storage. There is currently already a kitchenette in place, storage space, a canning room, and drive in garage. The steel garage outside comes complete with electricity and a garage door opener. The shed by creek also has electricity to power the pump for watering your garden! Small hay shed/stable conveys too!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,264
$43,090 + $133,790
$176,880
2024
$1,264 (+3.3%)
$43,090 + $133,790
$176,880
2023
$1,223 (+23.1%)
$43,090 + $133,790
$176,880
2022
$994
$32,310 + $109,380
$141,690
2021
$994 (+67.9%)
$32,310 + $109,380
$141,690
2020
$592
$32,670 + $109,380
$142,050
2019
$592 (+26.1%)
$32,670 + $109,380
$142,050
2018
$469 (+5.9%)
$26,140 + $89,450
$115,590
2017
$443 (−40.1%)
$26,140 + $89,450
$115,590
2016
$740 (+1.8%)
$26,140 + $89,450
$115,590
2014
$727
Tax history for 685 Worley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,264
$43,090 + $133,790
$176,880
2024
$1,264 (+3.3%)
$43,090 + $133,790
$176,880
2023
$1,223 (+23.1%)
$43,090 + $133,790
$176,880
2022
$994
$32,310 + $109,380
$141,690
2021
$994 (+67.9%)
$32,310 + $109,380
$141,690
2020
$592
$32,670 + $109,380
$142,050
2019
$592 (+26.1%)
$32,670 + $109,380
$142,050
2018
$469 (+5.9%)
$26,140 + $89,450
$115,590
2017
$443 (−40.1%)
$26,140 + $89,450
$115,590
2016
$740 (+1.8%)
$26,140 + $89,450
$115,590
2014
$727
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.44 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
1,620
Year built
1988
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
0790-11-55-1688
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Nov 10, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
Heat pump
HVAC
Feb 14, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
Gas
Generator
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.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Manufactured Home Allowed,Modular Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Marion
Middle Or Junior High School: West McDowell
High School: McDowell
Location Information
Directions: GPS will get you there. From I-40, exit 81 (Sugar Hill Road). Head northeast on Sugar Hill Rd toward Worley Rd for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Worley Road. Drive for 0.8 miles. Look for 3 mailboxes on your left. Turn left onto gravel driveway just after. 685 will be first house on your right, up on the hill. Look for gate into paved driveway.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.44 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: McDowell County
APN: 0790-11-55-1688
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 1
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1620
Living Area: 1620
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,620
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1620
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System
Around this home
Schools
West Marion Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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
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, 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
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$364,000 – $440,000
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