Tucked just below the storybook community of Little Switzerland and moments from the iconic Diamondback 226A, this woodland cottage is the kind of place you don’t just buy—you build a legacy in.
Set among the trees with a peaceful stream running along the side of the home, the setting feels like something out of a mountain novel—private, calming, and deeply rooted in the beauty of Western North Carolina. While the home does need some repairs, the opportunity is undeniable for the right vision.
The main level offers everyday ease with the primary bedroom and laundry conveniently located on one floor. Upstairs, a charming catwalk overlooks the living space and stone fireplace. Upstairs you will also find two additional bedrooms and a full bath.
Downstairs, the unfinished basement is a blank canvas ready to become whatever you dream—an artist’s studio, workshop, or additional living space. A separate storage building adds even more flexibility for tools, hobbies, or outdoor gear.
Whether you’re looking to restore a mountain getaway, invest in a second home, or create something truly special from the ground up, this property offers the combination of location, character, and potential. This home is ready for its next chapter!
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$215,000
966 Waites Hollifield Rd, Marion, NC 28752
3beds
1,408sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone fireplaceSeparate storage buildingSet among the trees
- 86 days |
- 5,548 |
- 461 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Pittman Jones kelly@properrealty.net,
Proper Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4364973
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,408
- Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,408
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 078700447202
- Zoning: r1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Spring
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Marion
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,900
- Annual tax amount: $658
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 58 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,654/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+186.7%$153/sqft |
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| 4/18/1997 | Sold | $75,000$53/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $658 | $92,900 |
| 2024 | $658 | $92,900 |
| 2023 | $658 -4.7% | $92,900 -3.4% |
| 2022 | $691 | $96,170 |
| 2021 | $691 -1.4% | $96,170 |
| 2020 | $700 -99% | $96,170 -1% |
| 2017 | $67,069 +10680.5% | $97,130 |
| 2016 | $622 | $97,130 |
| 2014 | $622 +1.7% | $97,130 |
| 2013 | $612 | $97,130 |
| 2012 | -- | $97,130 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28752
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10North Cove Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.6 mi
- 3/10West McDowell Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10 mi
- 2/10McDowell High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: McDowell
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- North Carolina
- McDowell County
- Marion
- 28752
- 966 Waites Hollifield Rd





