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$1,581,653$432 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $157,000 on Apr 10, 2017

344 BLACK FOREST DR

MARION, NC 28752
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,661 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.
15.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.6M
$1.2M low$2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$157,000 · Apr 10, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,710 (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.$1,104,520 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$175,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$929,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,104,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,104,520

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
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.2021
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.15.35
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.Yes

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
E
North Cove Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.7 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

344 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
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Among the largest homes in Marion 28752
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Newer than 96% 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$720K

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$1,581,653
CheaperTypical $182,452Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$432
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area3,661 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size15.35 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 344 Black Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,581,653almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43298% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than3,661 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than15.35 ac94% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than202096% of homes95% of homes

About 344 Black Forest Dr

How much is 344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC is $1,581,653 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,157,268 to $2,006,038. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC last sell?

344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC last sold on Apr 10, 2017 for $157,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC?

344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,661 square feet of living space and a 15.35-acre lot.

When was 344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC built?

344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC?

344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC is assigned to West Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated C; 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 344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,353 homes in Marion 28752, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,581,653 against a typical $182,452), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($432 against a typical $150), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,661 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (15.35 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2020 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than almost all 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 344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 344 Black Forest Dr, Marion, NC was $7,710. The county assessed it at $1,104,520.

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