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$19,000

TBD Trail Ridge Drive
Marion, NC 28752
Listed by Cindy Ledbetter · The Marion Agency LLC
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About this home

Discover the perfect place to build your dream home on this 1.46-acre parcel tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in the desirable Forest Heights subdivision in Marion, NC. Enjoy beautiful scenic views in the fall and winter months and a peaceful setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Carolina mountains. When the trees are cut for development, year-round views may be possible. This spacious lot offers plenty of room to create your ideal home and outdoor living spaces. The cul-de-sac location provides a quieter setting with limited through traffic, while the property's convenient location puts you just a short drive from beautiful Lake James, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors. Whether you're ready to build your forever home, vacation home or looking for a beautiful piece of property in the Lake James area, this lot offers a wonderful combination of privacy, views, convenience, and mountain living. Build your dream home in a private gated subdivision minutes from the charming towns of Marion and Morganton. It is also listed below tax value!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4427132
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Forest Heights
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
September 20, 2026
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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
2.36 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
1.89 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
2.77 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).

17
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
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Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$3,800 down
$15,200 loan
Principal & interest$99
Property tax (est.)$16
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 26 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.