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$29,470
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 73How 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

32 LIGHTNING RIDGE DR

MARION, NC 28752
0
Baths
2.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$29K
$22K low$37K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$68 (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.$33,000 (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.$3,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyMCDOWELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.24
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
West Marion Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.2 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 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

32 Lightning 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% 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 3% 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$29,470
CheaperTypical $188,136Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size2.24 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

How 32 Lightning Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$29,4703% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.24 ac72% of homes67% of homes

About 32 Lightning Ridge Dr

How much is 32 Lightning Ridge Dr, Marion, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 32 Lightning Ridge Dr, Marion, NC is $29,470 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $21,507 to $37,433. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 32 Lightning Ridge Dr, Marion, NC last sell?

32 Lightning Ridge Dr, Marion, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 32 Lightning Ridge Dr, Marion, NC?

32 Lightning Ridge Dr, Marion, NC is assigned to West Marion Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; McDowell High School (high), rated D; West Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 32 Lightning Ridge Dr, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,218 homes in Marion 28752, it is worth more than 3% of them ($29,470 against a typical $188,136) and its lot is bigger than 72% of them (2.24 ac against a typical 1.02 ac). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 3% 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 32 Lightning Ridge Dr, Marion, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 32 Lightning Ridge Dr, Marion, NC was $68. The county assessed it at $33,000.

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