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Last sold for $41,500 on Feb 18, 2016

153 HAPPY PL

MARION, NC 28752
1
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
9.77 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
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.$41,500 · Feb 18, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,463 (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.$214,210 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,930
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,210

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.58
69
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
79
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.40 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural 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.2020
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.77
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Glenwood Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi
H
McDowell Early CollegeA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi
M
East Mcdowell Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.2 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

153 Happy Pl 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 88% of homes in McDowell County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Newer than 96% 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 area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size9.77 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 153 Happy Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Living areabigger than900 ft²13% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9.77 ac92% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than201996% of homes94% of homes

About 153 Happy Pl

When did 153 Happy Pl, Marion, NC last sell?

153 Happy Pl, Marion, NC last sold on Feb 18, 2016 for $41,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 153 Happy Pl, Marion, NC?

153 Happy Pl, Marion, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 9.77-acre lot.

When was 153 Happy Pl, Marion, NC built?

153 Happy Pl, Marion, NC was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 153 Happy Pl, Marion, NC?

153 Happy Pl, Marion, NC is assigned to Glenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; McDowell Early College (high), rated A+; East Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 153 Happy Pl, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,353 homes in Marion 28752, it is bigger than 13% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (9.77 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2019 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 153 Happy Pl, Marion, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 153 Happy Pl, Marion, NC was $1,463. The county assessed it at $214,210.

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