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26 WHISPERING RIDGE DR

MARION, NC 28752
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,352 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,361 (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.$190,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$190,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$190,480

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyMcDowell
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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.

H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
E
West Marion Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.4 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

26 Whispering Ridge 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in McDowell County
  • Newer than 92% 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 area2,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 26 Whispering Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Living areabigger than2,352 ft²92% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac15% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than200892% of homes87% of homes

About 26 Whispering Ridge Dr

When did 26 Whispering Ridge Dr, Marion, NC last sell?

26 Whispering Ridge Dr, Marion, NC last sold on Apr 12, 2010, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26 Whispering Ridge Dr, Marion, NC?

26 Whispering Ridge Dr, Marion, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,352 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 26 Whispering Ridge Dr, Marion, NC built?

26 Whispering Ridge Dr, Marion, NC was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 26 Whispering Ridge Dr, Marion, NC?

26 Whispering Ridge Dr, Marion, NC is assigned to McDowell High School (high), rated D; West Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated D+; 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 26 Whispering Ridge Dr, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,218 homes in Marion 28752, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,352 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2008 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 26 Whispering Ridge Dr, Marion, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Whispering Ridge Dr, Marion, NC was $1,361. The county assessed it at $190,480.

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