Schedule your showing to see this peaceful brick ranch on 3.55 acres (two parcels sold together) in the Pleasant Gardens/Old Fort area of McDowell County. This solid one level home features hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious eat-in kitchen, generous room sizes, and a covered front porch. A full unfinished basement offers workshop space and abundant storage. New shingles installed in 2025. Outside you'll find a carport, stone patio, mature landscaping, several outbuildings, and long-range mountain views from a private, wooded setting. Includes two septic tanks, one can be used for an additional spot for RV/camper hookup. Above-grade heated living area is approximately 1,620 sq ft; the full basement provides significant additional space.
Approximately 10 minutes to downtown Marion, 19 minutes to Catawba Falls, and 35 minutes to Asheville, with Pisgah National Forest and Lake James close by. Bring your vision and make it your own mountain retreat.
Property includes 2.8 acre parcel which the home sits on, along with an extra parcel 078101169550 for an additional .75 acres.
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Under contract-no show
$400,000
129 Old River Rd, Marion, NC 28752
3beds
1,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
3.55 Acres Lot
$384,500 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick ranchLong-range mountain viewsWood-burning fireplaceStone patioGenerous room sizesCovered front porchHardwood floors
- 40 days |
- 62 |
- 1 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Caleb Goforth cgoforth.re@gmail.com,
Carolina Mountain Sales
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4401957
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 193.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14' 8" X 13' 2"
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,330
- Total interior livable area: 1,330 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,330
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3.55 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Wooded, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 078101168351
- Zoning: NA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Marion
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $140,320
- Annual tax amount: $498
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$384,500
$365,000 - $404,000
$1,690/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2026 | Pending sale | $400,000$301/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000$301/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $498 | $140,320 |
| 2024 | $498 | $140,320 |
| 2023 | $498 +2.1% | $140,320 +106.6% |
| 2022 | $488 +4.4% | $67,920 -50% |
| 2021 | $467 -1.7% | $135,840 -0.1% |
| 2020 | $475 -98.7% | $135,990 +16.1% |
| 2017 | $37,630 +9900% | $117,120 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $376 | $116,740 -0.3% |
| 2014 | $376 +1.7% | $117,120 |
| 2013 | $370 | $117,120 |
| 2012 | -- | $117,120 |
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Neighborhood: 28752
Getting around
4 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Pleasant Gardens Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10West McDowell Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 2/10McDowell High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pleasant Gardens
- Middle: West McDowell
- High: McDowell
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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