Single Family Residence at 553 Morgan Branch Road, Marshall
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$490,000

553 Morgan Branch Road
Marshall, NC 28753
Listed by Diane Simmons · EXP Realty LLC
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,034 sqft
Year built
2001

About this home

Welcome home to this inviting ranch nestled in the countryside, where breathtaking mountain views, open pasture, and exceptional privacy create the perfect rural retreat. Whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee while taking in the scenery or spending evenings surrounded by peaceful nature, this property offers the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. First time on the market as seller has downsized and moved closer to family. Inside, you’ll find warm hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, adding timeless character and comfort. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features two spacious bedrooms and two full baths, providing easy one-level living. The full basement expands the home’s possibilities with a versatile bonus room that’s ideal for a home office, recreation room, guest space, or hobby area. There is also a bath in the basement and a woodstove. A dedicated unfinished area could be finished off for additional living space or used as a workshop as it offers plenty of room for woodworking, projects, storage, or equipment. If you’ve been searching for a private country property with beautiful views, functional living space, and room to enjoy the outdoors, this ranch home is ready to welcome you home. Escape to the peace and quiet of country living in this charming ranch home nestled on a full basement with beautiful mountain views, open pasture, and the privacy you’ve been searching for. Surrounded by nature, this inviting property offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and scenic beauty. Seller says BRING offer!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4400698
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
97
On market date
July 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
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
Mars Hill Elementary
2.88 mi away · Grades 0-5
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
497
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Madison County Schools
Middle
Madison Middle School
6.41 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
439
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
District
Madison County Schools
High
Madison Early College High
4.6 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
271
Student:teacher ratio
27.1:1
District
Madison County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Marshall'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).

10
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Marshall, from live MLS data.

On the market 97 days -- 180 fewer days than Marshall's current average of 277 days.
For reference, the median list price across 159 active listings in Marshall right now is $265,000.

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$98,000 down
$392,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,543
Property tax (est.)$408
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 6 days ago.

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.