Enjoy peaceful mountain living with beautiful mountain views on 1.02 acres! This charming home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, plus a separate office that provides the perfect space for working from home, a hobby room, or additional flex space. Inside, you’ll love the open-concept layout, where the kitchen flows seamlessly into the living and dining areas, creating a comfortable and inviting space for everyday living and entertaining.Outside, the spacious 1.02-acre lot gives you plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, while the detached garage offers additional parking, storage, or workshop possibilities. Located in the Marion area, you’ll enjoy a peaceful setting while still being conveniently close to downtown Marion, local shopping and dining, Lake James, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and outdoor recreation throughout the beautiful North Carolina mountains. With easy access to major roads, you can enjoy the privacy and scenery of mountain living without being too far from everyday conveniences. A wonderful opportunity for anyone looking for a primary residence, mountain getaway, or property with a little extra space in Western North Carolina!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
$272Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Alba Carbajal Martinez• Nestlewood Realty LLC
Attention Investors! Ideal fixer upper with a detached garage/workshop located in the Woodlawn/North Cove area. Needs work, but has new electrical wiring in the house and the detached garage/workshop. Some recent wall and ceiling repair in house. Detached garage/workshop needs garage door. No kitchen components in place but owner has stated that the plumbing is in the crawlspace (listing agent has not seen this plumbing). Seller will install a Monitor style heater; oil barrel on site. Cash buyers only - will not qualify for conventional financing. There is a Community water meter on site but it has not been determined to be active. SOLD AS IS.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #19079
Nov 22, 2017
Sold
$30,000
$35/sq ft
Oct 26, 2017
Listed
$39,900
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$327
$17,500 + $28,670
$46,170
2024
$327
$17,500 + $28,670
$46,170
2023
$327 (+28.2%)
$17,500 + $28,670
$46,170
2022
$255
$15,000 + $20,520
$35,520
2021
$255 (−1.4%)
$15,000 + $20,520
$35,520
2020
$259
$15,000 + $20,520
$35,520
2019
$259 (+5.3%)
$15,000 + $20,520
$35,520
2018
$246 (+5.4%)
$15,000 + $18,740
$33,740
2017
$233 (+7.9%)
$15,000 + $18,740
$33,740
2016
$216 (+1.9%)
$15,000 + $18,740
$33,740
2014
$212
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
838 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
1947
Finished Sq. Ft.
864
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1947
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
0795-00-85-2853
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 100° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Marion, NC • 28752
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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64
43
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 43 Lester Hollifield Rd
$229,728
$5,272 under list price of $235K
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