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$318,677$111 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $115,000 on Dec 5, 2014

45 HILLTOP DR

MARION, NC 28752
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,880 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.
3.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$319K
$251K low$386K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Dec 5, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,886 (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.$263,960 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$231,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$263,960
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$263,960

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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.3.06
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
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.

H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
E
Pleasant Gardens Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.6 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

45 Hilltop 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 78% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in McDowell County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Newer than 87% 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.

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$29K$700K

This home is worth more than 78% 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$318,677
CheaperTypical $189,446Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$111
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area2,880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,362 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size3.06 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 45 Hilltop Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$318,67778% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11124% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than2,880 ft²97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.06 ac78% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than200287% of homes80% of homes

About 45 Hilltop Dr

How much is 45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC is $318,677 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $251,422 to $385,932. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC last sell?

45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC last sold on Dec 5, 2014 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC?

45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,880 square feet of living space and a 3.06-acre lot.

When was 45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC built?

45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC?

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

How does 45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,218 homes in Marion 28752, it is worth more than 78% of them ($318,677 against a typical $189,446), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($111 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 97% of them (2,880 ft² against a typical 1,362 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (3.06 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2002 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 72% 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 45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 45 Hilltop Dr, Marion, NC was $1,886. The county assessed it at $263,960.

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