Home is restored to vintage 30's. Floors in living room, kitchen, and bedrooms have been taken down to the hardwoods. The owner found bead board behind the walls in each room. The sewing/bedroom and sunroom has been re-insulated. Master has the original bead board walls and large walk-in closet. Upgrades include new plumbing, electrical, and windows. Pear tree, fig tree and 100 yr apple tree helps make up the landscape, nice size back yard. Additional room is being used as a 3rd bedroom.
Home is restored to vintage 30's. Floors in living room, kitchen, and bedrooms have been taken down to the hardwoods. The owner found bead board behind the walls in each room. The sewing/bedroom and sunroom has been re-insulated. Master has the original bead board walls and large walk-in closet. Upgrades include new plumbing, electrical, and windows. Pear tree, fig tree and 100 yr apple tree helps make up the landscape, nice size back yard. Additional room is being used as a 3rd bedroom.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #17088
Jun 14, 2016
Sold
$68,000
$63/sq ft
Mar 7, 2016
Listed
$68,000
$63/sq ft
+15
Home is restored to vintage 30s. Floors in living room, kitchen, and bedrooms have been taken down to the hardwoods. The owner found bead board behind the walls in each room, The sewing/bedroom and sunroom has been re-insulated. Master has the original bead board walls and large walk-in closet. Upgrades include new roof, plumbing, electrical, and windows. A security system has been installed. The furnace is 4 to 5 years old. This home comes with an extra lot and additional parking space. One basement/stand up crawl space/garden room has concrete floor and the other clay floor basement/crawl space area has great storage space, pear tree, fig tree and 100 yr apple tree helps make up the landscape, nice size back yard. Additional room is being used as a 3rd bedroom.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #13440
Jan 27, 2015
Sold
$30,000
$28/sq ft
Jul 17, 2012
Listed
$36,500
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$518
$25,000 + $61,660
$86,660
2024
$518
$25,000 + $61,660
$86,660
2023
$518 (+21.6%)
$25,000 + $61,660
$86,660
2022
$426
$17,500 + $52,620
$70,120
2021
$426 (−1.6%)
$17,500 + $52,620
$70,120
2020
$433
$17,500 + $52,620
$70,120
2019
$433 (+46.1%)
$17,500 + $52,620
$70,120
2018
$297 (+6.5%)
$10,000 + $38,010
$48,010
2017
$279 (+0.3%)
$10,000 + $38,010
$48,010
2016
$278 (+1.8%)
$10,000 + $38,010
$48,010
2014
$273
Tax history for 70 Ridge St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$518
$25,000 + $61,660
$86,660
2024
$518
$25,000 + $61,660
$86,660
2023
$518 (+21.6%)
$25,000 + $61,660
$86,660
2022
$426
$17,500 + $52,620
$70,120
2021
$426 (−1.6%)
$17,500 + $52,620
$70,120
2020
$433
$17,500 + $52,620
$70,120
2019
$433 (+46.1%)
$17,500 + $52,620
$70,120
2018
$297 (+6.5%)
$10,000 + $38,010
$48,010
2017
$279 (+0.3%)
$10,000 + $38,010
$48,010
2016
$278 (+1.8%)
$10,000 + $38,010
$48,010
2014
$273
*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
52 ft.
Lot depth
106 ft.
Lot size
6,248 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
896
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McDowell County
APN
1711-13-14-5525
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Parking Space - 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Stone
Construction Status: Complete
Exterior Features
Doors Windows: Storm Window(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Eastfield
Middle Or Junior High School: East McDowell
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: I-40 Exit 83 and head North into Marion. Continue onto Rutherford Rd, Turn Right at light onto Baldwin Ave, Turn Right onto Ridge Street. House is on the light.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 896
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,248 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1954
County: McDowell County
APN: 1711-13-14-5525
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1084
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1084
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1084
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
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Schools
Eastfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
East McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
McDowell Early College
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$161,000 – $195,000
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