Lot at Marion
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$40,000

Marion, NC 28752
Listed by Aaron Decker · EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
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About this home

Build Your Dream Mountain Retreat on 3.238 Acres in Forest Heights! Discover the perfect setting for your custom home on this 3.238-acre homesite in the desirable Forest Heights community of Marion. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by towering hardwoods, this spacious lot offers the ideal blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience. With ample space for your dream home, outdoor living areas, and more, you’ll enjoy year-round mountain views and a peaceful, wooded backdrop. Located just minutes from downtown Marion, Lake James, hiking trails, and local shops and dining, Forest Heights offers a serene mountain lifestyle without sacrificing accessibility. Whether you’re envisioning a full-time residence or a weekend getaway, this large, gently sloping lot provides endless possibilities for creating your ideal retreat in the Blue Ridge foothills.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4312186
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Forest Heights
Status
Active
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On market date
October 14, 2025
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Nebo Elementary School
1.62 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
2.61 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
3.27 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: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

17
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Nearby-amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$391/mo
$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 October 15, 2025.

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.