I'm a classic soul built on strong foundations. I offer two cozy bedrooms, a spacious living room, and the perfect kitchen where the morning light spills across the floor. I could easily become a three-bedroom retreat. Original hardwood floors are waiting to shine again. My walls have heard stories, my halls have carried footsteps, and my foundation still stands as steady as the day I was built. Beyond my front door lies over four acres of land, a beautiful blend of open fields and quiet woods. Space to build gardens, create trails, or simply breathe deeper than you have in a long time. Though I’m nestled right in town, the world feels a little slower here, a little softer. I may need some gentle updating — a few fresh coats of paint, new fixtures, a little polish here and there — but I’m ready for someone who sees potential, not projects. If you're looking not just for a house, but for a place to truly call home, maybe we’re meant to write the next chapter together.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
4.02 acresLot Size
$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carla Tompkins• EXP Realty LLC
Listed by Katherine Todd• EXP Realty LLC
Contact: carla@forsalebycarla.com
Bought with Jannell Peterson• J. Peterson Realty & Associate
*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
—
Lot width
135 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.02 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,296
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McDowell County
APN
1712-00-15-7251
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 652
Parking Features: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Outside, Porch
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Floor Furnace, Oil
Cooling Information: Central Air
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 325
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 73
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 252
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: None
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Shingle
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: res
Lot Information
Lot Features: Pasture, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 4.02
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: Your Scenic Route to 825 Ridge Rd Start at the McDowell County Courthouse: Located at 21 S Main St, Marion, NC, this historic building is your starting point.? Yelp Head North on Main St: Take a leisurely drive through downtown Marion, soaking in the charm of local shops and eateries.? Turn Right onto US-70 E/E Court St: Continue on US-70 E, enjoying the gentle curves and the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.? Turn Left onto Ridge Rd: As you ascend, the city sounds fade, replaced by the whispers of the wind through the trees.? Arrive at 825 Ridge Rd: Your destination awaits—a home nestled amidst nature, ready to welcome you.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1970
County: McDowell County
APN: 1712-00-15-7251
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 27, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 652
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1302
Living Area: 1302
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,302
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1302
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Eastfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
East McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$238,000 – $288,000
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