$316,000
SOLD NOV 26, 2025

450 W Lake Rd Marion, NC 28752

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,232 Sq Ft
142,877 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$256 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

180 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wooded Lot
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of November 2025

**Seller Concession $4,000** Looking for charm, privacy, and potential? This inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is nestled in Lakewood's sought-after gated communities. Step inside to a bright, open layout featuring a welcoming living area and an open kitchen area just waiting for your personal touch. Both bedrooms are generously sized with excellent closet space. In addition the expansive unfinished basement opens the door to endless possibilities—create a home office, gym, media room, or additional living space. With a 3-bedroom septic already in place, expansion is ready when you are!
Enjoy the peace of gated living with the convenience of being just minutes from town. Plus, short-term rentals are permitted—offering fantastic flexibility for investors or part-time residents.
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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Whitney Willey

RE/MAX Living Brokerage Phone: 828-559-2121 License #321004 Listed on: 04/29/2025

RE/MAX Living

Last Buyer's Agent

Bobby Moore

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lifestyle Properties License #294285

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lifestyle Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned McDowell

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wired For Data
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Driveway
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Marion Elementary School
  • East Mcdowell Middle School
  • Mcdowell High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Lakewood Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1702-04-84-4426

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

3.28 Acres

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review,Building,Deed,Square Feet
  • Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 256.49
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: 828-559-2121
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Other
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1232
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1232
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1232
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1232
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Living Area: 1232
  • Bedroom Main: 2

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • View: Mountain(s), Winter
  • Water Body Name: Lake James
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Underground Power Lines, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Other
  • Association Fee: 500
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 500.00

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: East McDowell
  • HOA Subject To: Required

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 1702-04-84-4426
  • Plat Book Slide: 12/74
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: McDowell

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Marion
  • High School: McDowell

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2025
Closed on
Nov 26, 2025
Sold by
Payne Caitlin and Wilson Caitlin Nicole
Bought by
Thompson Eric S
Seller's Agent
Whitney Willey
RE/MAX Living
Buyer's Agent
Bobby Moore
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lifestyle Properties
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$316,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-17.92%
Views
183
Current Estimated Value
$343,972

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,972
Avg. Annual Appreciation
35.38%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$299,431
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$44,541

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2021
Sold by
Starcher Stephen K
Bought by
Trinity Capital Group Ii Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2021
Sold by
Trinity Capital Group Ii Llc
Bought by
Payne Caitlin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2012
Sold by
Starcher Stephen K and Starcher Martha
Bought by
Starcher Stephen K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,050
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2007
Sold by
Starcher Stephen K and Starcher Martha
Bought by
Starcher Stephen K and Starcher Mark C

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2006
Sold by
Landstar Development Llc
Bought by
Starcher Stephen K and Starcher Mark C
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $320,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $212,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $275,000 --
Warranty Deed $275,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $45,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 VA
Previous Owner $220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $274,050 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/26/2025 11/26/25 Sold $316,000 -2.8% $256 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Price Changed $325,000 -3.0% $264 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Price Changed $335,000 -1.2% $272 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Price Changed $339,000 -2.9% $275 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Price Changed $349,000 -3.1% $283 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $360,000 -6.5% $292 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 For Sale $385,000 -- $313 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History

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 $2,032 $284,420 $50,000 $234,420
2024 $2,032 $284,420 $50,000 $234,420
2023 $1,966 $284,420 $50,000 $234,420
2022 $1,904 $271,490 $50,000 $221,490
2021 $952 $271,490 $50,000 $221,490
2020 $948 $271,490 $0 $0
2019 $948 $201,830 $0 $0
2017 $646 $201,830 $0 $0
2016 $646 $201,830 $50,000 $151,830
2014 $636 $201,830 $50,000 $151,830
2013 -- $201,830 $50,000 $151,830
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4250794

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 1702-04-84-4426

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