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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $72,000 on Jun 1, 2001

140 WHISPERING PINES DR

MARION, NC 28752
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,381 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$72,000 · Jun 1, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$906 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$123,330 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,330
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$123,330
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$123,330

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMCDOWELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.

H
McDowell High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
E
West Marion Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.5 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

140 Whispering Pines Dr 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.

  • Among the smallest lots in McDowell County
  • Newer than 75% 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.

Living area1,381 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 140 Whispering Pines Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Living areabigger than1,381 ft²51% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than199575% of homes67% of homes

About 140 Whispering Pines Dr

When did 140 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC last sell?

140 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC last sold on Jun 1, 2001 for $72,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 140 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC?

140 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,381 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 140 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC built?

140 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 140 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC?

140 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC is assigned to McDowell High School (high), rated D+; West Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated C; West Marion Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 140 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,353 homes in Marion 28752, it is bigger than 51% of them (1,381 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1995 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 140 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC was $906. The county assessed it at $123,330.

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