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$96,086$103 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1260 RIDGE RD

MARION, NC 28752
3
Beds
1
Baths
932 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$96K
$62K low$130K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$505 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$70,670 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,670
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,670
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,670

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMcDowell
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.80
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Oil
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Eastfield Global Magnet SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: McDowell County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28752These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.96

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,388
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.113 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,300
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,432
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1260 Ridge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 80% of homes in McDowell County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in McDowell County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in McDowell County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Older than 88% of homes in McDowell County

What homes are worth in Marion 28752

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$27K$714K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Marion 28752.

How it measures up in Marion 28752

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marion 28752.

Estimated value$96,086
CheaperTypical $189,904Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$103
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area932 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size1.8 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 1260 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$96,08621% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10319% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than932 ft²15% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.8 ac65% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than193716% of homes12% of homes

About 1260 Ridge Rd

How much is 1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC is $96,086 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $62,299 to $129,873. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC last sell?

1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1935, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC?

1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 932 square feet of living space and a 1.80-acre lot.

When was 1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC built?

1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC?

1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC is assigned to Eastfield Global Magnet School (elementary), rated A-; McDowell High School (high), rated D. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,218 homes in Marion 28752, it is worth more than 21% of them ($96,086 against a typical $189,904), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($103 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 15% of them (932 ft² against a typical 1,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (1.8 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1937 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 20% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1260 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC was $505. The county assessed it at $70,670.

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