Conveniently located close to town this pretty home features a covered front porch with awesome mountain views including Mt Mitchell. Living room has attractive wood flooring, faux fireplace and cool light fixture. The kitchen has good cabinetry, wooden countertops, a bar and stainless fridge with bottom freezer. Roomy pantry located under wooden staircase. The laundry room includes a half bath and door to outside deck. The monitor heater is strategically located there to serve both floors. The second floor has a primary bedroom with bath. Second bedroom has 3 closets. There is a nice backyard with storage building w/2 lofts; Other features: side yard deck; some newer windows in home; small hot water heater is less than 1 year in age;
Two Story house w/ 2 beds and 1.5 baths located near downtown Marion. This house has a great mountain view from the back yard. This home has a covered front porch, a side deck, fire pit, and a 10 X 16 feet storage unit.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$406
$25,000 + $42,860
$67,860
2024
$406
$25,000 + $42,860
$67,860
2023
$406 (+18.7%)
$25,000 + $42,860
$67,860
2022
$342
$12,500 + $43,730
$56,230
2021
$342 (−1.6%)
$12,500 + $43,730
$56,230
2020
$348
$12,500 + $43,730
$56,230
2019
$348 (+24.0%)
$12,500 + $43,730
$56,230
2018
$280 (+6.5%)
$10,000 + $35,340
$45,340
2017
$263
$10,000 + $35,340
$45,340
2016
$263 (+128.7%)
$10,000 + $35,340
$45,340
2014
$115
Tax history for 86 Ridge St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$406
$25,000 + $42,860
$67,860
2024
$406
$25,000 + $42,860
$67,860
2023
$406 (+18.7%)
$25,000 + $42,860
$67,860
2022
$342
$12,500 + $43,730
$56,230
2021
$342 (−1.6%)
$12,500 + $43,730
$56,230
2020
$348
$12,500 + $43,730
$56,230
2019
$348 (+24.0%)
$12,500 + $43,730
$56,230
2018
$280 (+6.5%)
$10,000 + $35,340
$45,340
2017
$263
$10,000 + $35,340
$45,340
2016
$263 (+128.7%)
$10,000 + $35,340
$45,340
2014
$115
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
51 ft.
Lot depth
187 ft.
Lot size
10,768 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McDowell County
APN
1711-13-14-6545
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
# of Assigned Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Other Parking: Driveway
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Carport Spaces: 0
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 2
# of Bedrooms: Main: 0
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric, Kerosene, Space Heater
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Window Unit(s), Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Pantry
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
Door Features: Screen Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Aluminum
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Exterior Features: Storage
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Additional: None
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Zoning: R-2
Zoning Specification: yes
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope
Lot Size Area: 0.24
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: N/A
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Eastfield
Middle Or Junior High School: East McDowell
High School: McDowell
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Marion take Rutherford Road to left on Baldwin Avenue; Ridge St is on right
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,768 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1960
County: McDowell County
APN: 1711-13-14-6545
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1174
Living Area: 1174
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,174
Sq. Ft. Upper: 566
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 608
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: Two
Around this home
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
$205,000 – $248,000
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