McDowell County property record for 261 S Main St, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,890 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,865 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,299 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1701-11-76-1058 |
| Primary APN | 1701-11-76-1058 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,890 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,582 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,865 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 26698 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 S MAIN ST |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 261 S MAIN ST |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
Source: McDowell County records, as of August 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 87, MARION, NC 28752-0087 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 571 / 360 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of September 30, 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 | $1,299.00 | $217,370 (-) Land $30,000 Building $187,370 | |
| 2023 | $1,299.00 | $217,370 Land $30,000 Building $187,370 | $217,370 Land $30,000 Building $187,370 |
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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