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About this home
Located in the highly desirable Glenwood community of Marion, this beautiful parcel offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, usability, and location. The land features a gentle, build-friendly slope, ideal for a variety of home designs—from a mountain retreat to a full-time residence—while still allowing for elevated views and excellent drainage. A major advantage is the availability of underground utilities, preserving the area’s clean sightlines and enhancing long-term value. The property’s terrain provides an easy build site without the heavy grading often required in mountain settings. Glenwood is known for its peaceful, rural feel while remaining just minutes from downtown Marion, local shops, dining, and everyday conveniences. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate close proximity to Pisgah National Forest, Lake James, and countless hiking, fishing, and biking opportunities throughout McDowell County. With quick access to I-40, Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway are an easy drive away. Whether you’re looking to build now or invest in a sought-after mountain location, this Glenwood property offers the rare combination of location, gentle topography, and modern infrastructure in one of Marion’s most desirable areas.
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4347515
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 141
- On market date
- February 22, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.0:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- 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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 13, 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.







