McDowell County property record for 521 High Rdg Rd, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,417 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,097 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0787-00-58-9141 |
| Primary APN | 0787-00-58-9141 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,417 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,664 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Oil |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2115186 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 HIGH RIDGE RD |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 0.7037 AC MCDOWELL (0.16 AC MITCHELL) 0.91 ORIGINAL AC NOW 0.8637 AC / BOUNDARY PB 42/49 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH COVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 970101 |
521 High Rdg Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: McDowell County records, as of September 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 265, LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NC 28749-0265 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014450066 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 521 HIGH RIDGE RD, MARION, NC 28752 |
| Document Number | 0014450066 |
| Book / Page | 1445 / 66 |
| Map Reference | MB 159 PG 168 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023004002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 265, LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NC 28749-0265 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 265, LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NC 28749-0265 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 High Rdg Rd was $2,097.
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 | $2,097.00 | $309,400 Land $71,000 Building $238,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,349.00 (+17.41%) | $398,000 (+19.15%) Land $100,000 Building $298,000 | $309,400 (-7.37%) Land $71,000 Building $238,400 |
| 2022 | $1,149.00 | $334,030 Land $100,000 Building $234,030 | $334,030 Land $100,000 Building $234,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 High Rdg Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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.
Wildfire risk around 521 High Rdg Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 73% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | LITTLE SWITZERLAND COMM ASSOC private · serves 300 people · EPA ID NC0156105 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 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 | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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