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Last sold for $173,000 on Oct 24, 2014

969 RIDGE RD

MARION, NC 28752
2
Beds
1
Baths
951 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$173,000 · Oct 24, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$631 (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.$88,290 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,290
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,290

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.0.48
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Oil
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

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 SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Eastfield Global Magnet SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 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

969 Ridge Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 85% of homes in McDowell County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% 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 area951 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 969 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Living areabigger than951 ft²17% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac25% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than197756% of homes48% of homes

About 969 Ridge Rd

When did 969 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC last sell?

969 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC last sold on Oct 24, 2014 for $173,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 969 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC?

969 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 951 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 969 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC built?

969 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 969 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC?

969 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC is assigned to East Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated B-; Eastfield Global Magnet School (elementary), rated A-; 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 969 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,218 homes in Marion 28752, it is bigger than 17% of them (951 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 1.02 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1977 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 969 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 969 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC was $631. The county assessed it at $88,290.

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