McDowell County property record for 288 E Orchard St, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,867 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Jun 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $434 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0792-00-94-7155 |
| Primary APN | 0792-00-94-7155 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,468 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,968 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,468 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,867 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 2644586 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 E ORCHARD ST |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752-5392 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOTS J L MORGAN FARMS/D |
| Legal Subdivision | MORGAN FARM |
| Legal Lot Number | J |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
Source: McDowell County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 E ORCHARD ST, MARION, NC 28752-5392 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 344 / 280 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002258 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 288 E ORCHARD ST, MARION, NC 28752-5392 |
| Document Number | 0000002258 |
| Book / Page | 1537 / 969 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 288 E ORCHARD ST, MARION, NC 28752-5392 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 288 E ORCHARD ST, MARION, NC 28752-5392 |
| Document Number | 0000001965 |
| Book / Page | 1536 / 227 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261965 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 E ORCHARD ST, MARION, NC 28752-5392 |
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 | $434.00 (+3.33%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $121,750 (-) Land $10,000 Building $111,750 | |
| 2023 | $420.00 | $121,750 Land $10,000 Building $111,750 | $121,750 Land $10,000 Building $111,750 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2004–2024) |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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