McDowell County property record for 5 Sowards Dr, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,405 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $682 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1701-05-28-3002 |
| Primary APN | 1701-05-28-3002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,405 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,148 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,405 sqft |
| Basement Area | 583 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 583 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Width | 132 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Account Number | 67251 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 SOWARDS DR |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752-5380 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
Source: McDowell County records, as of December 2, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1405 N US HIGHWAY 197, MAUPIN, OR 97037-8103 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1972 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1972 |
| Deed Book / Page | 227 / 384 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012330613 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5 SOWARDS DR, MARION, NC 28752-5380 |
| Document Number | 0012330613 |
| Book / Page | 001233 / 000613 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 25 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 191 MAUPIN OR 970370191, MAUPIN, OR 97037-0191 |
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 | $682.00 (+3.33%) | $95,570 (-) Land $25,000 Building $70,570 | |
| 2023 | $660.00 | $95,570 Land $25,000 Building $70,570 | $95,570 Land $25,000 Building $70,570 |
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 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 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 75 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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