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Last sold for $105,000 on Jul 2, 2021

1525 RUTHERFORD RD

MARION, NC 28752
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,057 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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.$105,000 · Jul 2, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$460 (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.$76,910 (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.$46,910
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,910
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,910

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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.9 mi
H
McDowell Early CollegeA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

1525 Rutherford 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.

  • Smaller than 78% of homes in McDowell County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in McDowell County
  • Older than 85% of homes in McDowell County

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 area1,057 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 1525 Rutherford Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Living areabigger than1,057 ft²25% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac18% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than194018% of homes15% of homes

About 1525 Rutherford Rd

When did 1525 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC last sell?

1525 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC last sold on Jul 2, 2021 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1525 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC?

1525 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,057 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 1525 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC built?

1525 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1525 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC?

1525 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC is assigned to Eastfield Global Magnet School (elementary), rated A-; McDowell Early College (high), rated A+. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1525 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,218 homes in Marion 28752, it is bigger than 25% of them (1,057 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1940 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1525 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1525 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC was $460. The county assessed it at $76,910.

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