McDowell County property record for 540 Fat Wall Rd, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 3.77 acres (164,221 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,075 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer Feb 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1629-00-86-5444 |
| Primary APN | 1629-00-86-5444 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,774 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 164,221 sqft (3.77 acres) |
| Lot Width | 206 ft Width |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 224286 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 FAT WALL RD |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752-9554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 3.770 AC |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGGINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 970903 |
Source: McDowell County records, as of March 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 FAT WALL RD, MARION, NC 28752-9554 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1983 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1983 |
| Deed Book / Page | 322 / 453 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013430726 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 540 FAT WALL RD, MARION, NC 28752-9554 |
| Document Number | 0013430726 |
| Book / Page | 1343 / 726 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021001359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 FAT WALL RD, MARION, NC 28752-9554 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 540 FAT WALL RD, MARION, NC 28752-9554 |
| Document Number | 0013420863 |
| Book / Page | 1342 / 863 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021001203 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 FAT WALL RD, MARION, NC 28752-9554 |
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 | $1,075.00 (+2.97%) | $158,700 (-) Land $39,660 Building $119,040 | |
| 2023 | $1,044.00 | $158,700 Land $39,660 Building $119,040 | $158,700 Land $39,660 Building $119,040 |
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 | 5 in force |
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 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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