McDowell County property record for 50 Academy St, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,010 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,940 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,027 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1701-11-57-8452 |
| Primary APN | 1701-11-57-8452 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,010 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,533 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,386 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,940 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 61236 |
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| Street Address | 50 ACADEMY ST |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752-3902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0.151 AC PER SURVEY 92 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Main Street Historic District listed 1991 · 37 contributing resources · NRIS 91000292 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: McDowell County records, as of June 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 ACADEMY ST, MARION, NC 28752-3902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BAXTER CREDIT UNION |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAXTER CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 645 / 364 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 4, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011620629 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 50 ACADEMY ST, MARION, NC 28752-3902 |
| Document Number | 0000002752 |
| Book / Page | 1541 / 46 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262752 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE INFORMATION SERVICES, MORTGAGE INFORMATION SERVICE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 50 ACADEMY ST, MARION, NC 28752-3902 |
| Document Number | 0000002752, |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1541/46 |
| Instrument | 20262752 |
| Name | BAXTER CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jun 30, 2036 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Property Address | 50 ACADEMY ST, MARION, NC 28752-3902 |
| Document Number | 0013040432 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE INFORMATION SERVICES, MORTGAGE INFORMATION SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 50 ACADEMY ST MARION NC 287523902, MARION, NC 28752-3902 |
| Document Number | 0013040432 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 001304/000432 |
| Instrument | 1443 |
| Name | BAXTER CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VERNON HILLS, IL 60061 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 23, 2030 |
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell County |
| Municipality | Marion City |
| Unified School District | McDowell County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,027.00 | $171,790 (-) Land $35,000 Building $136,790 | |
| 2023 | $1,027.00 | $171,790 Land $35,000 Building $136,790 | $171,790 Land $35,000 Building $136,790 |
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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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