McDowell County property record for 494 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.468 acres (20,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $661 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1712-13-23-3383 |
| Primary APN | 1712-13-23-3383 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,324 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 20,400 sqft (0.468 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 35789 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 RIDGE RD |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752-4270 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 324,932 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 970300 |
494 Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2003.
Source: McDowell County records, as of September 29, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 494 RIDGE RD, MARION, NC 28752-4270 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000722279 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Ridge Rd was $661.
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 | $661.00 | $92,570 Land $30,000 Building $62,570 | |
| 2023 | $639.00 | $92,570 Land $30,000 Building $62,570 | $92,570 Land $30,000 Building $62,570 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 494 Ridge Rd 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 494 Ridge Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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