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!

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 · 2.4 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 · 1.4 mi

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• Marion Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 2.4 mi

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Price history

• Sep 21, 2026 · Listed$19,000
• Jan 2, 2024 · Listing Removed—
• Mar 11, 2023 · Relisted$18,500
• Feb 7, 2023 · Listing Removed$20,000
• Nov 18, 2022 · Listed$20,000

Tax history

• 2026$162 tax · $24,000 assessed
• 2025$160 tax · $24,000 assessed
• 2023$160 tax · $24,000 assessed
• 2022$162 tax · $24,000 assessed
• 2021$162 tax · $24,000 assessed
• 2020$165 tax · $24,000 assessed
• 2019$165 tax · $24,000 assessed
• 2018$200 tax · $29,600 assessed

Where it is