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$40,000

Marion, NC 28752
Listed by Jon Galbreath · Higher Ground Properties
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About this home

Nestled inside the gated Forest Heights community, this 3.5 acre homesite offers a rare blend of privacy, usability, and gorgeous mountain views. The property features both level and sloping terrain, giving you flexibility for home placement and outdoor living spaces. With selective tree clearing, you can open up the mountain views providing a stunning backdrop for your custom build. Enjoy paved road access, multiple options for driveway placement, and a setting that feels tucked away yet close to everything. A beautiful canvas ready for your vision in one of Marion’s most desirable gated communities. Located just minutes from Lake James and downtown Marion, 20 minutes to Morganton, and approximately 45 minutes to Asheville.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4399638
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Forest Heights
Status
Active
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On market date
July 1, 2026
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Nebo Elementary School
2.55 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
352
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools
Middle
East McDowell Middle School
1.87 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
531
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
McDowell County Schools
High
McDowell Early College
2.36 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
254
Student:teacher ratio
23.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools

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$8,000 down
$32,000 loan
Principal & interest$208
Property tax (est.)$33
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 1, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.