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$60,521$69 / 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 51How 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 $55,000 on Mar 26, 2024

50 SPARKS ST

MARION, NC 28752
2
Beds
1
Baths
872 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$61K
$31K low$90K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Mar 26, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$201 (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.$51,320 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$51,320

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMcDowell
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 96 ft²

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 · 2.4 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
E
West Marion Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 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

50 Sparks St 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 89% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in McDowell County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in McDowell County
  • Older than 79% of homes in McDowell County

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
$29K$708K

This home is worth more than 11% 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$60,521
CheaperTypical $190,476Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,361 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 50 Sparks St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$60,52111% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$695% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than872 ft²12% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac22% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than195026% of homes21% of homes

About 50 Sparks St

How much is 50 Sparks St, Marion, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 50 Sparks St, Marion, NC is $60,521 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $31,162 to $89,880. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 50 Sparks St, Marion, NC last sell?

50 Sparks St, Marion, NC last sold on Mar 26, 2024 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 50 Sparks St, Marion, NC?

50 Sparks St, Marion, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 872 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 50 Sparks St, Marion, NC built?

50 Sparks St, Marion, NC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 50 Sparks St, Marion, NC?

50 Sparks St, Marion, NC is assigned to McDowell High School (high), rated D; West Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated D+; West Marion 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 50 Sparks St, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,218 homes in Marion 28752, it is worth more than 11% of them ($60,521 against a typical $190,476), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($69 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 12% of them (872 ft² against a typical 1,361 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 1.02 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1950 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 11% 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 50 Sparks St, Marion, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 50 Sparks St, Marion, NC was $201. The county assessed it at $51,320.

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