McDowell County property record for 159 W Oak St, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.456 acres (19,875 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individuals on Record |
| Tax Bill | $831 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0781-02-79-2976 |
| Primary APN | 0781-02-79-2976 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,280 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,875 sqft (0.456 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 82556 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 W OAK ST |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752-5403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 74-78 PT 79 GARDEN CITY FOREST PB 1 PG 147 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN CITY FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 74-78 75 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individuals on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 159 W OAK ST, MARION, NC 28752-5403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001478694 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1478 / 694 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell County |
| Unified School District | McDowell County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $831.00 (+2.34%) | $117,390 (+2.27%) Land $25,000 Building $92,390 | |
| 2023 | $812.00 | $114,780 Land $25,000 Building $89,780 | $117,390 Land $25,000 Building $92,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1994) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1994 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MARION serves 9,362 people · EPA ID NC0156010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 155 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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