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  • $269,900

    196 Austin Dr, Marion, NC 28752

    2beds
    912sqft
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    $1,732/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1980
    0.95 Acres Lot
    $255,800 Zestimate®
    $296/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful hickory flooring
    Beautiful Custom 2-Bedroom 2 Bath home located in Marion, NC, where timeless materials and custom details create a warm and inviting mountain-home atmosphere. From the moment you arrive, the custom-made pecky cypress front door makes a striking first impression and sets the tone for the quality found throughout the home. Inside, beautiful hickory flooring adds warmth, character, and durability, while the kitchen showcases rich alderwood cabinetry that provides a distinctive, natural look with plenty of warmth and charm. The exterior is equally impressive, featuring cypress siding that gives the home a distinctive character and natural beauty that blends beautifully with the surrounding Western North Carolina landscape. The property also features a workshop, providing excellent space for hobbies, woodworking, storage, or other projects. Enjoy the peaceful setting and privacy of being located at the end of a private road, while still being conveniently located in Marion and close to area shopping, dining, recreation, and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. This home offers the appeal of small-town living and is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking for a home with quality craftsmanship, natural materials, and one-of-a-kind character. Custom details like these are hard to find—come see the craftsmanship for yourself! Shared Well agreement bk 1384 pg 537 and road maintenance bk 1384 pg 541 New Windows The washer and dryer are in the utility closet on the side porch. Tax card shows 1 bathroom- the home has 2- no permit found
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Cindy Ledbetter cindyledbetter@gmail.com,

    The Marion Agency LLC

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4426519MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Main Level, Porch, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood, Other
      • Has basement: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 912
      • Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 912
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway
      • Has carport: Yes
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch
      Lot
      • Size: 0.95 Acres
      • Features: Private, Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Workshop
      • Parcel number: 079000194338 & 079000194517
      • Zoning: none
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block, Wood, Other
      • Foundation: Crawl Space
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1980

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Installed
      • Water: Shared Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None
      Location
      • Region: Marion

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $296/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $103,870
      • Annual tax amount: $488
      • Date on market: 9/18/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 25 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
      • Exclusions: Sign on shed and butterflies on side of the home
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $255,800

        $243,000 - $269,000

        $1,247/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/19/2026Listed for sale$269,900+1249.5%$296/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4426519 Report a problem
        6/22/2006Sold$20,000-57%$22/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/9/2006Sold$46,500$51/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$488 $68,320
        2024$488 +3.3%$68,320
        2023$472 -0.7%$68,320 +0.7%
        2022$476 $67,840
        2021$476 +0.5%$67,840
        2020$474 -98.6%$67,840 +28.9%
        2017$33,723 +9900%$52,650
        2016$337 $52,650
        2014$337 +1.7%$52,650
        2013$332 $52,650
        2012-- $52,650
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