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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $2,125,000 on Aug 31, 2026

35 JAMES DR

MARION, NC 28752
42
Baths
12,785 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,125,000 · Aug 31, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,555 (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.$259,970 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$209,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$259,970

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
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.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Marion Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
East Mcdowell Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

35 James 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 largest homes in Marion 28752
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in McDowell County
  • Older than 91% of homes in McDowell County

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 area12,785 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 35 James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Living areabigger than12,785 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac23% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than192911% of homes9% of homes

About 35 James Dr

When did 35 James Dr, Marion, NC last sell?

35 James Dr, Marion, NC last sold on Aug 31, 2026 for $2,125,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 35 James Dr, Marion, NC?

35 James Dr, Marion, NC has 42 bathrooms, 12,785 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 35 James Dr, Marion, NC built?

35 James Dr, Marion, NC was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 35 James Dr, Marion, NC?

35 James Dr, Marion, NC is assigned to Marion 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 35 James Dr, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,218 homes in Marion 28752, it is bigger than almost all of them (12,785 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1929 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 35 James Dr, Marion, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 35 James Dr, Marion, NC was $1,555. The county assessed it at $259,970.

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