McDowell County property record for 173 N Forest Dr, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,766 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.83 acres (36,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $26,500 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,039 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1701-15-64-6433 |
| Primary APN | 1701-15-64-6433 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,766 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 36,155 sqft (0.83 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 202 ft deep x 158 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 58557 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 N FOREST DR |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOREST HEIGHTS S/D |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HEIGHTS |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 970102 |
The current owner of 173 N Forest Dr bought it in May 2014.
Source: McDowell County records, as of September 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 FOREST HEIGHTS DR, MARION, NC 28752-5945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001128626 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1128 / 626 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 N Forest Dr was $2,039.
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell County |
| Municipality | Marion City |
| Unified School District | McDowell County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,039.00 | $341,050 Land $36,000 Building $305,050 | |
| 2023 | $2,039.00 | $341,050 Land $36,000 Building $305,050 | $341,050 Land $36,000 Building $305,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 N Forest Dr 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 173 N Forest Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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