McDowell County property record for 522 Valley St, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.471 acres (20,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $818 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1701-05-28-3876 |
| Primary APN | 1701-05-28-3876 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,228 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,480 sqft (0.471 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 128 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 79874 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 522 VALLEY ST |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752-4579 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.00 LT |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
522 Valley St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2023.
Source: McDowell County records, as of December 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 VALLEY ST, MARION, NC 28752-4579 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1970 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1970 |
| Deed Book / Page | 212 / 55 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014370538 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 522 VALLEY ST, MARION, NC 28752-4579 |
| Document Number | 0014370538 |
| Book / Page | 1437 / 538 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023002622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 522 VALLEY ST, MARION, NC 28752-4579 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 522 Valley St was $818.
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 | $818.00 | $114,640 Land $25,000 Building $89,640 | |
| 2023 | $792.00 (+15.96%) | $114,640 (+17.58%) Land $25,000 Building $89,640 | $114,640 (+17.58%) Land $25,000 Building $89,640 |
| 2022 | $683.00 | $97,500 Land $15,000 Building $82,500 | $97,500 Land $15,000 Building $82,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 522 Valley St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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.
Wildfire risk around 522 Valley St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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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