Tucked into the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains, this light-filled architectural retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and modern mountain comfort. Designed to capture the surrounding landscape, the home features soaring vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, and multiple expansive decks that create seamless indoor-outdoor living, ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.
The open floor plan centers around a stunning natural stone fireplace and a bright dining bump-out that showcases tranquil wooded and mountain views, including beautiful Linville Mountain. Natural light fills the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.
This 3bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers a thoughtfully designed layout, highlighted by a private upper level primary suite that serves as a true retreat. Complete with its own gas fireplace, spacious reading nook, TWO walk-in closets, and private deck access, it’s the perfect place to unwind. The ensuite bath enhances the retreat like feel with a whirlpool tub and cedar sauna, creating your own personal oasis.
Additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, full time living, or potential vacation rental use. Unique features like the sauna and multiple outdoor living spaces further elevate the home’s mountain retreat appeal.
Overlooking a scenic disc golf course, the property offers a fun and unique backdrop whether you enjoy playing or simply taking in the outdoor setting.
Recent updates include fresh interior paint, updated carpet, a newly replaced upstairs heat pump, fresh exterior paint, and a newer roof, giving peace of mind that key improvements have already been taken care of.
Ideally located just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Caverns, Linville Falls, and Linville Gorge hiking access, this home provides exceptional proximity to some of Western North Carolina’s most sought after outdoor destinations.
Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence, second home, or income producing mountain getaway, this move in ready property presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of Blue Ridge mountain living.
Under contract-show
Price cut: $14.9K (4/24)
$545,000
525 Blue Ridge Dr N, Marion, NC 28752
3beds
2,125sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
0.85 Acres Lot
$531,700 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$260/mo HOA
What's special
- 99 days |
- 97 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jacque Mentink jacquerealestate@yahoo.com,
ERA Live Moore,
Chelsi Poteat,
ERA Live Moore
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4362278
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Basement Garage Door,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,125
- Total interior livable area: 2,125 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,125
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Features: Sloped, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 172900829022
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Shared Septic
- Water: Community Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Linville Falls Mountain Club and Preserve
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,119 annually
Location
- Region: Marion
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $319,690
- Annual tax amount: $2,199
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 98 days
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$531,700
$505,000 - $558,000
$2,281/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $545,000-2.7%$256/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Price change | $559,900-1.8%$263/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $569,900+6.5%$268/sqft |
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| 7/1/2024 | Sold | $535,000-2.7%$252/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Contingent | $550,000$259/sqft |
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| 5/21/2024 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$259/sqft |
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| 4/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $575,000$271/sqft |
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| 4/10/2024 | Contingent | $575,000$271/sqft |
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| 2/28/2024 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$271/sqft |
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| 1/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,900+140%$282/sqft |
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| 8/2/2013 | Sold | $250,000-27.5%$118/sqft |
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| 11/30/2007 | Sold | $345,000$162/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,199 | $319,690 |
| 2024 | $2,199 | $319,690 |
| 2023 | $2,199 +21.8% | $319,690 +23.5% |
| 2022 | $1,807 +4.5% | $258,810 |
| 2021 | $1,729 -1.5% | $258,810 |
| 2020 | $1,755 -99.1% | $258,810 -12.3% |
| 2017 | $188,968 +9900% | $295,030 |
| 2016 | $1,890 | $295,030 |
| 2014 | $1,890 +5% | $295,030 |
| 2013 | $1,799 | $295,030 |
| 2012 | -- | $295,030 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28752
Getting around
5 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10North Cove Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 8.8 mi
- 3/10West McDowell Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 14.4 mi
- 2/10McDowell High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 14.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Cove
- 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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- North Carolina
- McDowell County
- Marion
- 28752
- 525 Blue Ridge Dr N





