About this home

Nestled inside the gated Forest Heights community, this 3.5 acre homesite offers a rare blend of privacy, usability, and gorgeous mountain views. The property features both level and sloping terrain, giving you flexibility for home placement and outdoor living spaces. With selective tree clearing, you can open up the mountain views providing a stunning backdrop for your custom build. Enjoy paved road access, multiple options for driveway placement, and a setting that feels tucked away yet close to everything. A beautiful canvas ready for your vision in one of Marion's most desirable gated communities. Located just minutes from Lake James and downtown Marion, 20 minutes to Morganton, and approximately 45 minutes to Asheville.

Facts and features

Schools

• East McDowell Junior High School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.9 mi

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• Nebo Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 2.6 mi

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• McDowell High School

  high · 9-12 · 4.1 mi

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• New Manna Christian School

  elementary · K-12 · 2.4 mi

• Eastfield Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.3 mi

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• McDowell Early College

  high · 9-12 · 2.4 mi

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Price history

• Jul 1, 2026 · Listed$40,000
• Apr 26, 2018 · Listing Removed$100,000
• Oct 25, 2017 · Listed$100,000

Tax history

• 2026$173 tax · $25,600 assessed
• 2025$171 tax · $25,600 assessed
• 2023$171 tax · $25,600 assessed
• 2022$173 tax · $25,600 assessed
• 2021$173 tax · $25,600 assessed
• 2020$176 tax · $25,600 assessed
• 2019$176 tax · $25,600 assessed
• 2018$247 tax · $36,000 assessed

Home value

$40,000

• Collateral Analytics$40,000

Where it is