McDowell County property record for 40 Sowards Dr, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 618 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.342 acres (14,904 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $321 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1701-05-28-2101 |
| Primary APN | 1701-05-28-2101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 618 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 309 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 309 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,904 sqft (0.342 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 138 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 60588 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 SOWARDS DR |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESERVOIR RD DB 374/79 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
Source: McDowell County records · APN 1701-05-28-2101
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3066, MARION, NC 28752-0635 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 01, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 01, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000115730 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1157 / 30 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: McDowell County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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 | $321.00 (+3.55%) | $44,960 (-) Land $15,000 Building $29,960 | |
| 2023 | $310.00 | $44,960 Land $15,000 Building $29,960 | $44,960 Land $15,000 Building $29,960 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of December 13, 2016 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 75 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MARION serves 9,362 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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