McDowell County property record for 278 Tight Run Rd, Marion, NC 28752 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
| Square Footage | 1,585 sqft Heated Area |
| Lot Size | 122,839 sqft (2.82 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (1991) |
| Tax Bill | $1,302.00 (2025) |
Source: McDowell County records · APN 0686-00-55-0340
Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 TIGHT RUN RD, MARION, NC 28752-8639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 04, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Sep 05, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 01, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 01, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 424 / 419 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 05, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012850323 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Property Address | 278 TIGHT RUN RD, MARION, NC 28752-8639 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TTL GUARANTY NON CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 278 TIGHT RUN RD, MARION, NC 28752-8639 |
| Document Number | 0015300771 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1530/771 |
| Instrument | 2026001007 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 05, 2019 |
| Property Address | 278 TIGHT RUN RD, MARION, NC 28752-8639 |
| Document Number | 0012850323 |
| Book / Page | 001285 / 000323 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 05, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4269 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 278 TIGHT RUN RD MARION NC 287528639, MARION, NC 28752-8639 |
Source: McDowell County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell County |
| Unified School District | McDowell County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,302.00 | $183,980 (-) Land $25,000 Building $158,980 | |
| 2023 | $1,302.00 (+19.56%) | $183,980 (+21.29%) Land $25,000 Building $158,980 | $183,980 (+21.29%) Land $25,000 Building $158,980 |
| 2022 | $1,089.00 | $151,680 Land $20,000 Building $131,680 | $151,680 Land $20,000 Building $131,680 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, McDowell County (37111C), updated December 13, 2016 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · above 85% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 483 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 0686-00-55-0340 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 1,585 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,524 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,585 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,189 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 490 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 699 sqft Unfinished |
| Primary Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Metal Roof |
| Lot Area | 122,839 sqft (2.82 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Carport Garage |
| Carport | Carport |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft Pool |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 70680 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 TIGHT RUN RD |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752-8639 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | WILKERSON LD./288 781 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Minor Civil Division | MONTFORD COVE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 970902 |
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