McDowell County property record for 253 Cherokee Way, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.689 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,243 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0790-00-60-5096 |
| Primary APN | 0790-00-60-5096 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.689 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 51092 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 CHEROKEE WAY |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752-9385 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 0.69 AC PER PRT LT 3 AND LT 4 BLK 2 PB 3 PG 53 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 970902 |
The current owner of 253 Cherokee Way bought it in March 2010.
Source: McDowell County records, as of September 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 CHEROKEE WAY, MARION, NC 28752-9385 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010001363 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1016 / 0494 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Cherokee Way was $1,243.
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 | $1,243.00 | $182,080 Land $30,000 Building $152,080 | |
| 2023 | $1,243.00 | $182,080 Land $30,000 Building $152,080 | $182,080 Land $30,000 Building $152,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Cherokee Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 253 Cherokee Way is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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