129 Old River Road

Marion, NC 28752

MLS#: 4401957

$400,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 4401957
Listing provided by: ERA Live Moore
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 2 days ago
New on site 3 days ago
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Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1964

Sq.Footage

1,330

Schedule your showing to see this peaceful brick ranch on 3.55 acres (two parcels sold together) in the Pleasant Gardens/Old Fort area of McDowell County. This solid one level home features hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious eat-in kitchen, generous room sizes, and a covered front porch. A full unfinished basement offers workshop space and abundant storage. New shingles installed in 2025. Outside you'll find a carport, stone patio, mature landscaping, several outbuildings, and long-range mountain views from a private, wooded setting. Includes two septic tanks, one can be used for an additional spot for RV/camper hookup. Above-grade heated living area is approximately 1,620 sq ft; the full basement provides significant additional space. Approximately 10 minutes to downtown Marion, 19 minutes to Catawba Falls, and 35 minutes to Asheville, with Pisgah National Forest and Lake James close by. Bring your vision and make it your own mountain retreat. Property includes 2.8 acre parcel which the home sits on, along with an extra parcel 078101169550 for an additional .75 acres. Contact listing agent to schedule your showing today!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    1330.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Heat Pump

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Heat Pump

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Parking

    Attached Carport, Driveway

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Cleared, Wooded, Views

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $400,000

  • Sq. Footage

    1,330

  • Price/SqFt

    $300

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Pleasant Gardens

  • Middle School

    West McDowell

  • High School

    McDowell

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

  • Water Source

    Well

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McDowell

Elementary School

Pleasant Gardens

Middle School

West McDowell

High School

McDowell

Listing Courtesy of Caleb Goforth , ERA Live Moore

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Schedule your showing to see this peaceful brick ranch on 3.55 acres (two parcels sold together) in the Pleasant Gardens/Old Fort area of McDowell County. This solid one level home features hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious eat-in kitchen, generous room sizes, and a covered front porch. A full unfinished basement offers workshop space and abundant storage. New shingles installed in 2025. Outside you'll find a carport, stone patio, mature landscaping, several outbuildings, and long-range mountain views from a private, wooded setting. Includes two septic tanks, one can be used for an additional spot for RV/camper hookup. Above-grade heated living area is approximately 1,620 sq ft; the full basement provides significant additional space. Approximately 10 minutes to downtown Marion, 19 minutes to Catawba Falls, and 35 minutes to Asheville, with Pisgah National Forest and Lake James close by. Bring your vision and make it your own mountain retreat. Property includes 2.8 acre parcel which the home sits on, along with an extra parcel 078101169550 for an additional .75 acres. Contact listing agent to schedule your showing today!

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