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Unrestricted country living with endless possibilities! This private property offers ample acreage with multiple potential homesites—perfect for a primary residence, investment opportunity, RVs, or tiny homes. No deed restrictions allow you the freedom to make it your own.
Conveniently located just off Zion Hill Road with easy access to I-40, Marion, Old Fort, Asheville, and beyond, this property combines privacy with accessibility.
The existing cozy cottage sits on a concrete slab with a partial basement and is ready for your personal touch. Features include a monitor heater, a great room with a stone fireplace, and a split-level layout offering a bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, and a bonus room (ceiling height under 7 feet).
Live in the home while you build your dream home on the property, or renovate for a great investment opportunity. The land itself is a standout feature—ideal for gardening, recreation, or future development.
**Please note:** One room does not meet the 7-foot ceiling height requirement and cannot be counted as a legal bedroom. No septic records were found on file with the county.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity for unrestricted land with privacy and potential—schedule your showing today!
Under contract-show
Price cut: $10K (3/19)
$169,000
1215 W Payne Rd, Marion, NC 28752
2beds
737sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
3.17 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy cottageBonus roomSplit-level layoutMonitor heater
- 253 days |
- 335 |
- 27 |
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Jeannie Conner jeannie@greybeardrealty.com,
Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4294498
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Lower
Great room
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Kerosene
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 737
- Total interior livable area: 737 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 737
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other - See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3.17 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 067900988850,068900081869
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: NONE
Location
- Region: Marion
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $229/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,780
- Annual tax amount: $671
- Date on market: 9/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 216 days
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,236/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Price change | $169,000-5.6%$229/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $179,000-5.3%$243/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $189,000-5%$256/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000$270/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $671 | $94,780 |
| 2024 | $671 | $94,780 |
| 2023 | $671 -3.1% | $94,780 -1.7% |
| 2022 | $693 +2.9% | $96,450 |
| 2021 | $673 -1.4% | $96,450 |
| 2020 | $683 -98.6% | $96,450 +23.7% |
| 2017 | $49,947 +9900% | $77,980 |
| 2016 | $499 | $77,980 |
| 2014 | $499 +1.7% | $77,980 |
| 2013 | $491 | $77,980 |
| 2012 | -- | $77,980 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28752
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Old Fort Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.6 mi
- 2/10West Mcdowell Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 3/10Mcdowell High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
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- North Carolina
- McDowell County
- Marion
- 28752
- 1215 W Payne Rd







