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$187,272$129 / 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 77How 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

53 PRIMROSE DR

MARION, NC 28752
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,456 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.
4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$187K
$144K low$230K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$869 (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.$118,310 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,960
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,660
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,310

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.4.00
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
East Mcdowell Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Nebo Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.4 mi
H
McDowell Early CollegeA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 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

53 Primrose 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in McDowell County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Newer than 80% 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 51% 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$187,272
CheaperTypical $182,452Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size4 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 53 Primrose Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$187,27251% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12939% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²57% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4 ac83% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than199880% of homes72% of homes

About 53 Primrose Dr

How much is 53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC is $187,272 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $144,151 to $230,393. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC last sell?

53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC last sold on Feb 1, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC?

53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,456 square feet of living space and a 4.00-acre lot.

When was 53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC built?

53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC?

53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC is assigned to East Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated C-; Nebo Elementary School (elementary), rated C; McDowell Early College (high), rated A+. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,353 homes in Marion 28752, it is worth more than 51% of them ($187,272 against a typical $182,452), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($129 against a typical $150), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (4 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1998 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 47% 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 53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Primrose Dr, Marion, NC was $869. The county assessed it at $118,310.

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