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Hall Bath - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Primary bedroom - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Primary bedroom - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Primary Bath - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Bedroom 2 - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Bedroom 2 - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Bedroom 3 - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Bedroom 3 - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Half bath - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Laundry - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Workshop - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Entrance - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
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Double Carport - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
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Garage with tile floor - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Back Entrance to the basement - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
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Bonus room used as bedroom in the Basement - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
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Half Bath in the basment - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
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Turkeys on the back patio - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Back yard - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Front yard - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Front Yard - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
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Deer from trail camera on the property. - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Deer from trail camera on the property. - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
Deer from trail camera on the property. - 459 Forest Heights Drive, Marion
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$650,000

459 Forest Heights Drive
Marion, NC 28752
Listed by Brandon Braswell · Realty Group 1 LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,101 sqft
Year built
1967

About this home

Privacy, Location, and Exceptional Quality! Nestled at the end of Forest Heights Drive in one of Marion's most sought-after neighborhoods, this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath, 2-half-bath home sits on 1.91 acres and offers the perfect combination of peaceful country living and convenience, just minutes from downtown Marion. Tucked away in an exceptionally private setting, this property is truly a nature lover's paradise! Surrounded by natural beauty and abundant wildlife, including deer and wild turkeys, you'll enjoy the sights and sounds of nature right from the comfort of your own home. The many windows throughout the house bring the outdoors inside, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. Meticulously maintained since construction, this home reflects exceptional pride of ownership and attention to detail. Notable features include a recently installed high-quality roof, beautiful hardwood floors, a natural Indian River slate patio, and recently installed slate tile flooring in the two-car garage and front entrance sidewalk. Spacious storage throughout the home adds to its functionality and appeal. Looking for additional space? This home has plenty to offer! The basement features an additional 837 square feet of partially finished, heated space, including a spacious bonus room currently used as a bedroom, complete with a convenient half bath. An additional 614 square feet of unfinished basement space provides excellent storage options, room for hobbies, or workshop possibilities. This versatile lower level offers flexibility for a variety of needs. Step outside and enjoy the tranquility of your own private 1.91-acre retreat. Whether you're relaxing on the beautiful slate patio, entertaining family and friends, or simply watching the wildlife wander through the property, this home offers a lifestyle that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Location, privacy, quality, and convenience—all in one exceptional property! Enjoy the peaceful surroundings while remaining just minutes from downtown Marion's shopping, dining, and local attractions. Properties offering this combination of acreage, privacy, and a desirable neighborhood setting don't come along every day. Come see for yourself what makes this property so special!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4433130
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
3
On market date
October 9, 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
Marion Elementary School
1.31 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
360
Student:teacher ratio
14.4:1
District
McDowell County Schools
Middle
East McDowell Middle School
1.26 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
2.84 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

43
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable

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$130,000 down
$520,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,373
Property tax (est.)$542
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 4 days ago.

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