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Mudroom off of garage and kitchen - 968 Plantation Drive, Marion
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main level half bath - 968 Plantation Drive, Marion
porch off of main level - 968 Plantation Drive, Marion
Primary bedroom - 968 Plantation Drive, Marion
primary bathroom - 968 Plantation Drive, Marion
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basement full bath - 968 Plantation Drive, Marion
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$999,000

968 Plantation Drive
Marion, NC 28752
Listed by Kaitlyn Kelley · Rhonda Silver Real Estate Group LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,122 sqft
Year built
1999

About this home

Welcome to your private lakeside retreat. This beautifully maintained home offers the perfect blend of comfort and outdoor living. Step inside to find a customized garage, along with a spacious kitchen, living room, and dining room designed for both everyday living and entertaining. A convenient half bath completes the first floor, while just off the main living area, a generous deck provides an ideal setting for gatherings, grilling, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Out front, the inviting covered porch offers a peaceful spot to sip your morning coffee or enjoy a book in the afternoon. Upstairs, the home features three bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with lake views, a private en-suite bathroom, and a walk-in closet—your own personal escape at the end of the day. The finished basement expands the living space even further, offering a dedicated storage room, ample space for entertainment, and a stylish bar complete with a refrigerator and sink. A full bathroom and a private exterior entrance make this level perfect for hosting guests down by the water. Step outside to enjoy multiple outdoor entertainment areas, including a charming gazebo, plenty of space for outdoor seating, and a floating dock with additional room to relax and soak up the sun right on the water. Whether boating, swimming, or simply unwinding lakeside, this home delivers the ultimate waterfront lifestyle. This is lake living at its finest—indoors and out.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4322490
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Plantation Point
Status
Active
Days on market
239
On market date
January 5, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Nebo Elementary School
2.98 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
2.17 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
4.3 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

Walkability

Blended score for Marion's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

18
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.8 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
15 / 100
Restaurants & cafes2
Grocery stores1
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$199,800 down
$799,200 loan
Principal & interest$5,184
Property tax (est.)$833
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 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.