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79 W FORT ST

MARION, NC 28752
18
Baths
3,088 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.
3.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,989,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$108,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,881,150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,989,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,989,230

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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.

E
Marion Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 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

79 W Fort 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Older than 79% 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 area3,088 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,362 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size3.29 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 79 W Fort St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Living areabigger than3,088 ft²98% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.29 ac79% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than195127% of homes21% of homes

About 79 W Fort St

When did 79 W Fort St, Marion, NC last sell?

79 W Fort St, Marion, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1962, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 W Fort St, Marion, NC?

79 W Fort St, Marion, NC has 18 bathrooms, 3,088 square feet of living space and a 3.29-acre lot.

When was 79 W Fort St, Marion, NC built?

79 W Fort St, Marion, NC was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 W Fort St, Marion, NC?

79 W Fort St, Marion, NC is assigned to Marion Elementary School (elementary), rated C; McDowell High School (high), rated D; West Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 W Fort St, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,218 homes in Marion 28752, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,088 ft² against a typical 1,362 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (3.29 ac against a typical 1.02 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1951 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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