McDowell County property record for 16256 US 221 N, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,892 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $936 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1728-00-64-1140 |
| Primary APN | 1728-00-64-1140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,892 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,564 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,892 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,892 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Lot Width | 204 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 780 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 53948 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16256 US 221 N |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752-7540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH COVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1079 |
| Census Tract | 970102 |
16256 US 221 N, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2012.
Source: McDowell County records, as of December 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16256 US 221 N, MARION, NC 28752-7540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012292 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1063 / 187 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010290515 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16256 US 221 N was $936.
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of September 30, 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 | $936.00 | $136,130 Land $16,630 Building $119,500 | |
| 2023 | $936.00 | $136,130 Land $16,630 Building $119,500 | $136,130 Land $16,630 Building $119,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16256 US 221 N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 16256 US 221 N is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 86% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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