Back on the market due to no fault of the Seller.......Beautiful and unique, 5 Bedroom, 2.5 bath home within walking distance to all Downtown Marion has to offer. Lots of Restaurants and shops in close proximity. Master bedroom on the main floor with walk in closet and lots of storage. 4 additional bedrooms upstairs. Home was remodeled in 2015 and has lots of character. This really is a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Brandon Braswell• Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
Affordable 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home located within walking distance of downtown Marion. This home has been recently remodeled to include a spacious master on main with a large walk in closet, master bath and fireplace. The main level includes living room, office, kitchen, dining room, laundry room and half bath. 2nd level you will find 4 good sized bedrooms and a bathroom. This home has lovely hardwood floors and wood burning stone fireplace.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #15705
Jul 20, 2015
Sold
$145,000
$59/sq ft
Nov 18, 2014
Listed
$179,900
$73/sq ft
+15
Super affordable 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home located within walking distance of downtown Marion. This home has been recently remodeled to include a spacious master on main with a large walk in closet, master bath and fireplace. The main level also includes living room, office, kitchen, dining room, laundry room and half bath. Upstairs on the 2nd level you will find 4 good sized bedrooms and a bathroom. This home has lovely hardwood floors and wood burning stone fireplaces. Don't miss out, this house is prices to sell and priced below tax value!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,362
$40,000 + $354,980
$394,980
2024
$2,362
$40,000 + $354,980
$394,980
2023
$2,362 (+62.0%)
$40,000 + $354,980
$394,980
2022
$1,458
$30,000 + $209,820
$239,820
2021
$1,458 (+14.0%)
$30,000 + $209,820
$239,820
2020
$1,279
$30,000 + $176,970
$206,970
2019
$1,279 (+1.1%)
$30,000 + $176,970
$206,970
2018
$1,265 (+6.5%)
$25,000 + $179,740
$204,740
2017
$1,189
$25,000 + $179,740
$204,740
2016
$1,188 (+1.9%)
$25,000 + $179,740
$204,740
2014
$1,166
Tax history for 705 Rutherford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,362
$40,000 + $354,980
$394,980
2024
$2,362
$40,000 + $354,980
$394,980
2023
$2,362 (+62.0%)
$40,000 + $354,980
$394,980
2022
$1,458
$30,000 + $209,820
$239,820
2021
$1,458 (+14.0%)
$30,000 + $209,820
$239,820
2020
$1,279
$30,000 + $176,970
$206,970
2019
$1,279 (+1.1%)
$30,000 + $176,970
$206,970
2018
$1,265 (+6.5%)
$25,000 + $179,740
$204,740
2017
$1,189
$25,000 + $179,740
$204,740
2016
$1,188 (+1.9%)
$25,000 + $179,740
$204,740
2014
$1,166
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
2,427
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McDowell County
APN
1701-12-85-7240
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Carport
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 4
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement, Interior Entry
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Interior Features
Room Count: 9
Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other - See Remarks
Lot Size Area: 0.33
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.33
Lot Size Dimensions: 141x101x32x111x99
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Marion
Middle Or Junior High School: East Junior High
High School: McDowell
Location Information
Directions: From Interstate 40 take exit 85. Go north towards Marion, (from Asheville go left, from Morganton go right) travel 3.5 miles house will be on your right.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,427
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 2023
County: McDowell County
APN: 1701-12-85-7240
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2460
Living Area: 2460
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,460
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1146
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1314
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 2460
Levels: Two
Team Information
List Office AOR: McDowell Board of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Marion Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
East McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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, 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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Estimated sale price
$368,000 – $446,000
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