McDowell County property record for 85 Montevista Ave, Marion, NC 28752
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,812 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 8.91 acres (388,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Nov 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $3,204 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1701-07-59-2577 |
| Primary APN | 1701-07-59-2577 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,812 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 8,408 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,012 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,800 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 388,120 sqft (8.91 acres) |
| Lot Width | 256 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 53562 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 MONTEVISTA AVE |
| City | MARION |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28752-5376 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 8.91 AC.PTS BLK 11 LOTS 9-28 BLK 16 LT |
| Legal Block | 11,16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-28 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MARION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 970300 |
85 Montevista Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2018.
Source: McDowell County records, as of December 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 MONTEVISTA AVE, MARION, NC 28752-5376 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 464 / 366 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012460329 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 85 MONTEVISTA AVE, MARION, NC 28752-5376 |
| Document Number | 0012460329 |
| Book / Page | 001246 / 000329 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2598 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 MONTEVISTA AVE MARION NC 287525376, MARION, NC 28752-5376 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Montevista Ave was $3,204.
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,204.00 | $535,820 Land $227,210 Building $308,610 | |
| 2023 | $3,204.00 | $535,820 Land $227,210 Building $308,610 | $535,820 Land $227,210 Building $308,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Montevista Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
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 Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
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 85 Montevista Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 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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