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$385,704$228 / 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 74How 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

261 BLACK FOREST DR

MARION, NC 28752
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,689 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.
4.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$386K
$284K low$488K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$417,080 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$417,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$417,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$417,080

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.2010
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.17
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
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.

M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi
E
North Cove Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.6 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

261 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.

  • Worth more than 86% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Newer than 89% 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
$26K$685K

This home is worth more than 86% 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.

Estimated value$385,704
CheaperTypical $188,136Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,689 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size4.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 261 Black Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$385,70486% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22880% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,689 ft²73% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.17 ac82% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than200589% of homes83% of homes

About 261 Black Forest Dr

How much is 261 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC is $385,704 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $283,791 to $487,617. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC last sell?

261 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC last sold on Sep 1, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC?

261 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,689 square feet of living space and a 4.17-acre lot.

When was 261 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC built?

261 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC?

261 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC is assigned to West Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated D+; McDowell High School (high), rated D; North Cove 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 261 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 86% of them ($385,704 against a typical $188,136), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($228 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,689 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (4.17 ac against a typical 1.02 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2005 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 80% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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