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$1,017,246$624 / 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 77How 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
Last sold for $390,000 on Oct 1, 2004

1797 BLACK FOREST DR

MARION, NC 28752
2
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,630 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.
19.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$784K low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$390,000 · Oct 1, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,963 (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.$854,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$405,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$449,230
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$854,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$854,230

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMcDowell
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.19.27
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
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
Nebo Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.6 mi
M
East Mcdowell Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 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

1797 Black Forest 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 most valuable homes in Marion 28752
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Marion 28752
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Marion 28752

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 almost all 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$1,017,246
CheaperTypical $189,904Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$624
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,630 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size19.27 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 1797 Black Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,017,246almost all homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$624almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,630 ft²69% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than19.27 ac95% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than202198% of homes97% of homes

About 1797 Black Forest Dr

How much is 1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC is $1,017,246 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $784,312 to $1,250,180. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC last sell?

1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC last sold on Oct 1, 2004 for $390,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC?

1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,630 square feet of living space and a 19.27-acre lot.

When was 1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC built?

1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC?

1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC is assigned to Nebo Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; East Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated B-; 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 1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,218 homes in Marion 28752, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,017,246 against a typical $189,904), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($624 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,630 ft² against a typical 1,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (19.27 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2021 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 97% 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 1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1797 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC was $5,963. The county assessed it at $854,230.

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