Coming soon. Make your showing appointment for March 29th. Highest and Best due by 3/30 @ 3:00 pm The seller is currently having it painted, pressure washed and adding fresh mulch to be move in ready! The home features an open concept with the living room and kitchen for a great flow when entertaining. A small sunroom is off the kitchen area which could also be used for a dining room is listed as additional NHL square footage. The half bath offers a combination laundry. A large newer full bathroom is located near the 2 bedroom with an extra size large closet. The front yard is already fenced and could easily be added on. Low maintenance & upkeep with the vinyl siding. The storage basement is a great place for your lawn equipment. Very conveniently located to downtown historic Marion and approx. 15 minutes to Lake James. This could be your first time homebuyer or retirement home or investment. Yours to choose! Visit McDowellChamber.com for info about our lovely county.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Walker• Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with Rhonda Silver• Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
Pristinely maintained home close to Downtown Marion but outside of City Limits. Near end of road with very little traffic. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 Bath home was the residence to 1 individual for the past 65 years. Diligent care has been taken with the upkeep of this property. Some interior updates have been done over the years. Must see to truly appreciate. Large bedrooms, large Full Bath, Nice Sized Walk In closet. Half Bath off of Kitchen with Laundry room. Dining area off the kitchen as well as a cozy and newer Sunroom attached. The large sized, Full Bath was completely updated in 2005. This home offers One level living on fairly level .70 Acre lot. Property also includes a large Outbuilding with Electricity. Partial Walk-in Basement for additional storage. Move-In Ready home. Call today to schedule your private showing appointment.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #20215
Dec 21, 2018
Sold
$103,000
$107/sq ft
Nov 10, 2018
Listed
$99,000
$103/sq ft
+15
Pristinely maintained home close to Downtown Marion but outside of City Limits. Near end of road with very little traffic. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 Bath home was the residence to 1 individual for the past 65 years. Diligent care has been taken with the upkeep of this property. Some interior updates have been done over the years. Must see to truly appreciate. Large bedrooms, large Full Bath, Nice Sized Walk In closet. Half Bath off of Kitchen with Laundry room. Dining area off the kitchen as well as a cozy and newer Sunroom attached. The large sized, Full Bath was completely updated in 2005. This home offers One level living on fairly level .70 Acre lot. Property also includes a large Outbuilding with Electricity. Partial Walk-in Basement for additional storage. Move-In Ready home. Call today to schedule your private showing appointment.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$929
$35,000 + $95,060
$130,060
2024
$929 (+3.3%)
$35,000 + $95,060
$130,060
2023
$899 (+29.5%)
$35,000 + $95,060
$130,060
2022
$694
$25,000 + $74,010
$99,010
2021
$694 (+0.4%)
$25,000 + $74,010
$99,010
2020
$692
$25,000 + $74,120
$99,120
2019
$692 (+129.7%)
$25,000 + $74,120
$99,120
2018
$301 (+5.9%)
$10,000 + $34,430
$44,430
2017
$285 (+0.2%)
$10,000 + $34,430
$44,430
2016
$284 (+1.8%)
$10,000 + $34,430
$44,430
2014
$279
Tax history for 790 Reservoir Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$929
$35,000 + $95,060
$130,060
2024
$929 (+3.3%)
$35,000 + $95,060
$130,060
2023
$899 (+29.5%)
$35,000 + $95,060
$130,060
2022
$694
$25,000 + $74,010
$99,010
2021
$694 (+0.4%)
$25,000 + $74,010
$99,010
2020
$692
$25,000 + $74,120
$99,120
2019
$692 (+129.7%)
$25,000 + $74,120
$99,120
2018
$301 (+5.9%)
$10,000 + $34,430
$44,430
2017
$285 (+0.2%)
$10,000 + $34,430
$44,430
2016
$284 (+1.8%)
$10,000 + $34,430
$44,430
2014
$279
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
72 ft.
Lot depth
325 ft.
Lot size
0.71 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McDowell County
APN
1701-05-18-2891
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 84
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 84
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Porch: Deck
Exterior Features: Fence
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Steep Slope
Lot Size Area: 0.7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: None
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: McDowell
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1999
County: McDowell County
APN: 1701-05-18-2891
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 960
Living Area: 960
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 960
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 480
Building Area Total: 960
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Outside Entrance, Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Marion Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 102° expected this year, 17 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 8.8 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$198,000 – $240,000
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