NOT LISTED FOR SALE

173 Laurel Ln Marion, NC 28752

Marion Area

Estimated Value: $379,000 - $447,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,476 Sq Ft
$283/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 17, 2025

Last sale price $430,000 $291 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,462 / mo

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Private Lot
  • Arts and Crafts Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2025

Sitting atop the eastern most escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains- layer after layer of views! Located in the coveted high mountain colony of Little Switzerland alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway and Hwy. 226A. This turn-key 2BD/2BA home features: open floor plan, oversized windows all framing views, large layered deck, automatic awnings, terraced gardens, rustic & appropriate cedar shake siding, park like setting, original wood floors, stainless appliances, custom inlaid tile design adorning the backsplash & granite countertop on the island. Cent. Air & Oil Furnace along with gas log fireplace & tankless hot water on demand, & an encapsulated stand-up crawl space. Textured walls & good lighting throughout. A HOME FOR THE WEEKEND OR FOR A LIFETIME. 1 minute to downtown Little Switzerland, 5 min. to downtown Spruce Pine, 4 min. to the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, 20 min. to Burnsville, 20 min. to Marion, Lake James, and I-40, 50 min. to Asheville, 2 hrs. from Charlotte.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Franklin

Foxfire Real Estate, LLC Brokerage Email: Peter@FoxfireElite.com License #272056 Listed on: 08/19/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandon Braswell

Realty Group 1 LLC License #309692

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • Front Green Space
  • Private Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,476 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Gazebo

Schools

  • Greenlee Primary Elementary School
  • Mitchell Middle School
  • Mitchell High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Community Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0787-00-87-1815

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0.83 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Restrictions: Deed
  • Restrictions Description: Original Switzerland Company Deed Restrictions BK229/PG618
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 291.33
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: Peter@FoxfireElite.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1476
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1476
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Living Area: 1476
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Bedroom Main: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
  • Construction Type: Cedar Shake
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s), Deck, Terrace

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Oil
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Community Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Mitchell
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Green Area, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Other - See Remarks
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 0787-00-87-1815
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: None

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Greenlee Primary
  • High School: Mitchell

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2025
Closed on
Oct 9, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Peter Franklin
Foxfire Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Braswell
Realty Group 1 LLC
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.52%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$418,380

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,620
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1993
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$430,000 None Listed On Document
$245,000 None Available
$79,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $149,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Sold $430,000 -6.5% $291 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 For Sale $460,000 -- $312 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,976 $291,440 $80,000 $211,440
2024 $1,976 $291,440 $80,000 $211,440
2023 $1,976 $291,440 $80,000 $211,440
2022 $1,672 $243,090 $80,000 $163,090
2021 $1,672 $243,090 $80,000 $163,090
2020 $1,697 $243,090 $0 $0
2019 $1,697 $189,950 $0 $0
2017 $1,255 $189,950 $0 $0
2016 $1,255 $189,680 $75,000 $114,680
2014 $1,234 $189,950 $75,000 $114,950
2013 -- $189,950 $75,000 $114,950
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Franklin

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Peter Franklin

    Foxfire Real Estate, LLC

    (828) 766-7221

    40 Total Sales

    Peter Franklin
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  • Brandon Braswell

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Brandon Braswell

    Realty Group 1 LLC

    (336) 601-7220

    124 Total Sales

    Brandon Braswell
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Map

Source: Canopy MLS

MLS Number: 4290550

Canopy MLS

APN: 0787-00-87-1815

North Carolina Mcdowell County Marion 28752

173 Laurel Ln, Marion, NC

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