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$510,305$251 / 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 78How 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
Last sold for $244,000 on Oct 16, 2018

FOREST COUNTRY DR

MARION, NC 28752
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,030 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.
2.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$510K
$400K low$621K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$244,000 · Oct 16, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,208 (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.$325,730 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$290,730
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$325,730
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$325,730

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural 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.2.16
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(2)

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.

E
Nebo Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
M
East Mcdowell Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 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

Forest Country 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 93% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Marion 28752
  • Newer than 92% 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 93% 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$510,305
CheaperTypical $182,452Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area2,030 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size2.16 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How Forest Country Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarion 28752McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$510,30593% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25186% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than2,030 ft²86% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.16 ac73% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than200892% of homes87% of homes

About Forest Country Dr

How much is Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC is $510,305 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $399,720 to $620,890. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC last sell?

Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC last sold on Oct 16, 2018 for $244,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC?

Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,030 square feet of living space and a 2.16-acre lot.

When was Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC built?

Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC?

Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC is assigned to Nebo Elementary School (elementary), rated C; East Mcdowell Middle School (middle), 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 Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC compare to other homes in Marion 28752?

Among the 12,353 homes in Marion 28752, it is worth more than 93% of them ($510,305 against a typical $182,452), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($251 against a typical $150), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,030 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (2.16 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2008 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 88% 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 Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC was $2,208. The county assessed it at $325,730.

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