Sitting atop the eastern most escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains- layer after layer of views! Located in the coveted high mountain colony of Little Switzerland alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway and Hwy. 226A. This turn-key 2BD/2BA home features: open floor plan, oversized windows all framing views, large layered deck, automatic awnings, terraced gardens, rustic & appropriate cedar shake siding, park like setting, original wood floors, stainless appliances, custom inlaid tile design adorning the backsplash & granite countertop on the island. Cent. Air & Oil Furnace along with gas log fireplace & tankless hot water on demand, & an encapsulated stand-up crawl space. Textured walls & good lighting throughout. A HOME FOR THE WEEKEND OR FOR A LIFETIME. 1 minute to downtown Little Switzerland, 5 min. to downtown Spruce Pine, 4 min. to the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, 20 min. to Burnsville, 20 min. to Marion, Lake James, and I-40, 50 min. to Asheville, 2 hrs. from Charlotte.
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$430,000
173 Laurel Ln, Marion, NC 28752
2beds
1,476sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.83 Acres Lot
$432,000 Zestimate®
$291/sqft
$1,473 Estimated rent
Home value
$432,000
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Gas log fireplaceOriginal wood floorsTextured wallsLarge layered deckTerraced gardensOpen floor planOversized windows
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Listed by:
Peter Franklin Peter@FoxfireElite.com,
Foxfire Real Estate, LLC
Bought with:
Brandon Braswell
Realty Group 1 LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4290550
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,476
- Total interior livable area: 1,476 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,476
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Awning(s), Deck, Terrace
- Exterior features: Other - See Remarks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Lot
- Size: 0.83 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Green Area, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Other - See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 078700871815
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts and Crafts
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar Shake
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Community Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Marion
- Elevation: 3000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $291/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $291,440
- Annual tax amount: $1,976
- Date on market: 8/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $430,000-6.5%$291/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4290550 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $460,000-17.5%$312/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4290550 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2024 | Listing removed | $557,900$378/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4138095 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $557,900+127.7%$378/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4138095 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2016 | Sold | $245,000+210.1%$166/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/1993 | Sold | $79,000$54/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,976 | $291,440 |
| 2024 | $1,976 | $291,440 |
| 2023 | $1,976 +18.1% | $291,440 +19.9% |
| 2022 | $1,672 | $243,090 |
| 2021 | $1,672 -1.4% | $243,090 |
| 2020 | $1,697 -98.6% | $243,090 +28% |
| 2017 | $125,462 +9900% | $189,950 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $1,255 | $189,680 -0.1% |
| 2014 | $1,255 +1.6% | $189,950 |
| 2013 | $1,234 | $189,950 |
| 2012 | -- | $189,950 |
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Neighborhood: 28752
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10North Cove Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.8 mi
- 3/10West McDowell Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.6 mi
- 2/10McDowell High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Greenlee Primary
- Middle: Mitchell
- High: Mitchell
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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