Marion Homes with Private Lot Features

Marion Homes with Private Lot Features

Welcome to Marion, a charming city located in McDowell County, North Carolina. Known for its picturesque landscapes and friendly community, Marion offers a serene and peaceful environment for residents to call home.

If you're looking for homes with private lot features, Marion has plenty to offer. Imagine waking up to the tranquil sounds of nature, surrounded by lush greenery and ample space for outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to host a summer barbecue with friends or simply enjoy a quiet evening under the stars, homes with private lots in Marion provide the perfect setting for your desired lifestyle.

With a strong sense of community and a range of amenities nearby, Marion is an ideal place to settle down and create lasting memories. From local shops and restaurants to outdoor recreational opportunities, there's always something to explore in this vibrant city.

If you're in search of a home that offers both privacy and convenience, Marion's homes with private lot features are sure to exceed your expectations. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the best of small-town living in this beautiful North Carolina city.

Newest Marion Homes with Private Lot Features

$1,495,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4418221 MLS ⋅ 3,432 SqFt. ⋅ COMING SOON Status
Breathtaking views and nearly 80 acres of incredible privacy! This remarkable property offers a rare opportunity to own your own private estate surrounded by natural beauty and expansive views. A long gravel driveway welcomes you home, creating a wonderful sense of seclusion from the moment you arrive. The spacious 3,432 square-foot home features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, providing plenty of room for family and guests. With nearly 80 acres to explore and enjoy, this truly is a once-in-a-lifetime property offering privacy, space, and endless possibilities. Step inside to a welcoming foyer featuring a beautiful hardwood staircase and open upper-level railing. From the moment you enter, your eye is drawn through the home toward the impressive great room filled with natural light from the abundance of windows that frame breathtaking long-range mountain views. A cozy stone fireplace with a gas starter creates a warm inviting focal point, complemented by beautiful hardwood floors and soaring ceilings. The spacious kitchen features abundant wood cabinetry, generous counter space, a large center island with seating, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. Just off the kitchen, the dining area flows seamlessly into the great room, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Walk out to the expansive deck, extending the living space outdoors and showcasing long-range mountain views. Just off the kitchen and dining area, a spacious screened-in porch provides another inviting place to relax and enjoy your morning coffee.

15809 Us 221 N None, Marion

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®. marilynvarnesNC@gmail.com
$565,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4420437 MLS ⋅ 2,289 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Perched on a private, level hilltop, this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home feels like a peaceful retreat lifted above the world. As you arrive, the quiet of the mountains surrounds you, and the home welcomes you with a sense of calm that’s hard to find anywhere else. Inside, high cathedral ceilings open the living space, filling it with natural light and an easy, inviting warmth. The living area centers around a gas logs fireplace, perfect for cool evenings. The kitchen, with its extensive granite countertops, becomes a natural gathering place for cooking and conversation. A sunroom offers a quiet corner for morning coffee or afternoon reading, while the dining area and laundry room add comfort and convenience to daily living. The primary bedroom features its own ensuite bath, creating a private retreat within the home. Step outside and the wraparound deck becomes an extension of the home, offering space to unwind, breathe deeply, and take in the seasonal mountain views. A gardening area, expansive parking, and a one car attached garage make the property both beautiful and functional. Reliable landline internet and a propane tank ensure ease in every season. The home is vacation rental friendly, offering excellent potential for personal enjoyment or investment. The community enhances the experience with a professional disc golf course set against stunning mountain scenery, creating a place where recreation and relaxation blend naturally. When you’re ready to explore, the best of Western North Carolina is just minutes away. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls, and Linville Falls Winery are only ten minutes from your door. The Linville Gorge Wilderness is fifteen minutes, and area ski resorts and Grandfather Mountain are within thirty minutes. Boone is an easy forty minute drive, and Asheville is just fifty minutes. This hilltop retreat offers a rare combination of privacy, beauty, and convenience. It’s a place where you can slow down, recharge, and enjoy the mountains in every season.

767 Hunnicut Mountain Road, Marion

Listing courtesy of Higher Ground Properties. hgpropertiesnc@gmail.com
$25,000
4419805 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Looking to build your mountain getaway?! This private 1.25-acre combined lot with mountain views is located in the gated subdivision of Deerwood/Oconee Falls. PRICED BELOW TAX VALUE, this is mountain acreage that is sloping, but not steep...with a gentle rise into the property, ideal for the driveway. Power access is already in place close by! With low HOA fees, SHORT-TERM RENTALS ALLOWED, and a building minimum of only 1000 square feet, this is the perfect location to build that dream escape....a very short distance from the North Cove Leisure Club, and within minutes of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Boone, various ski slopes, and many other Blue Ridge Mountain attractions. Schedule your showing and come check this one out before it's gone! You may even see a bear or two!!

Lots 21-A, 22-B Quail Drive, Marion

Listing courtesy of Carolina Mountain Sales. lesbaird72@yahoo.com
$590,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4417607 MLS ⋅ 1,776 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
For the first time since it was built, this is a rare opportunity to own a home that has never been sold before! Nestled on approximately 10.27 beautiful acres, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin is the kind of place that has been loved and enjoyed for generations! It now presents an incredible opportunity for its next owners to make it their own. This isn't just a home; it's a place to slow down, gather together, and create lifelong family memories. The property itself is truly something special, featuring a spring-fed pond, flowing creek, fruit trees, open cleared areas, privacy, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The classic log home offers warm wood finishes throughout, a wood burning fireplace, spacious covered porches and outdoor living areas, and the timeless character you'd expect from a mountain cabin. Adding even more value and possibilities is the workshop/barn with electricity and water already connected, offering excellent space for hobbies, storage, or the potential to convert into an additional cabin, guest quarters, or mother-in-law suite. Across the creek is another water and septic system along with a beautiful additional home site, creating an exciting opportunity for a second residence or future use. Recent improvements include a brand new HVAC system installed in Fall 2025 and a brand new washing machine in 2026. A detached garage, additional outbuildings and sheds, paved driveway, metal roof, and abundant usable acreage further add to the property's appeal. Properties with this much land, water, character, history, and future potential don't come along often. Whether you're looking for a full time residence, family retreat, multigenerational property, or a place where generations can continue making memories, 100 Goose Creek Road is a rare opportunity to own a truly special piece of Western North Carolina.

100 Goose Creek Road, Marion

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Living. 828-559-2121
$424,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4419854 MLS ⋅ 2,258 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Charming Renovated Retreat Just Outside Marion – 3BR/2.5BA on a Full Acre Welcome home to this beautifully renovated three bedroom, two and a half bath property offering the perfect blend of privacy and convenience, just minutes from Marion city limits. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated with high-end finishes throughout, and — best of all — all work was completed permitted for total peace of mind. Step inside to find a fresh, move-in-ready interior featuring brand new appliances and a cozy electric fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The spacious layout offers plenty of room to spread out, while a large laundry/exercise room adds everyday functionality that's hard to find. Outside, enjoy the best of both worlds: unwind on the screened-in front porch overlooking your private acre lot, or entertain on the brand new back deck. Whether you're sipping morning coffee with a view or hosting a summer cookout, this home delivers indoor-outdoor living at its finest. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a fully updated home with room to breathe, just outside Marion. Schedule your showing today!

182 Us 221 Business N Extension Unit #3, Marion

Listing courtesy of WEICHERT, Realtors - Unlimited. jkitsos@weichertunlimited.com
$349,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4417340 MLS ⋅ 2,681 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Welcome to 163 Meadowbrook Lane, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath home set on 0.51 acres in McDowell County. This one has been thoughtfully refreshed throughout and offers space for everything — family living, hobbies, storage, and entertaining all in one place. The main level offers comfortable everyday living, while the spacious finished basement adds serious versatility with two bonus rooms, a dedicated recreational room, and a full bathroom — ideal for a home office, media room, guest suite, or teen hangout space. Outside, a large separate workshop with electricity gives hobbyists, tinkerers, or small business owners a dedicated space to work, while the attached 4-car carport offers rare covered parking and storage capacity that's hard to find. The great yard rounds things out, offering plenty of room to garden, play, or simply enjoy the outdoors. Located in the West Marion Elementary / West McDowell Middle / McDowell High school district with no HOA and no restrictions, this home also puts you close to everything McDowell County has to offer — and within easy reach of two major cities. Asheville is about 35 miles / 40 minutes away via I-40, putting you close to the city's arts, dining, and breweries without the city price tag, while Charlotte is roughly 95 miles / under 2 hours away for big-city shopping, dining, or the airport. Locally, spend the day at Lake James, hike to the falls at Catawba Falls or explore the dramatic terrain of Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, or venture underground at Linville Caverns. History and small-town charm await in downtown Marion, home to the Historic Carson House and McDowell County Courthouse, and outdoor lovers will love easy access to Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Families can spend an afternoon at Buck Creek Trout Farm or explore local rail history at the Old Fort Railroad Museum. Recently updated, move-in ready, and packed with space inside and out — this is a rare find. Schedule your showing today!

163 Meadowbrook Lane, Marion

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne. 828-337-2200
$756,000
4418860 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A rare chance to secure one of Western North Carolina’s most desirable tracts. This approximately 28 acre unrestricted property (no zoning) offers exceptional versatility, with 11 acres already cleared and remarkably level, flat enough to accommodate sports fields, an RV park, or a wide range of residential or commercial uses. The northern portion features a wooded, gently rising ridgeline showcasing impressive long range mountain views. 1,100 feet of frontage on Hwy 221 and an existing 900 foot road leading directly to the elevated level acreage. Perfectly positioned between Boone and Asheville (about 50 minutes each) and close to premier outdoor destinations, including Lake James (20 minutes) and Linville Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls Winery, and Linville Gorge Wilderness (15 minutes). An exceptional opportunity for development, recreation, farming, or investment.

00 Hwy 221 N Highway, Marion

Listing courtesy of Higher Ground Properties. hgpropertiesnc@gmail.com
$56,250
4417731 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Imagine a long, slowly descending driveway with wooded surroundings on either side of the gentle slope inviting you home... Home to a picturesque setting waiting for your dream to come true; a quiet little place beside a creek somewhere in the woods. It's here! Find yourself in the beautiful Forest Heights gated community minutes from Lake James and Lake James State Park as well the gorgeous mountain views of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Golfing, hiking and biking opportunities abound in the area. This sloping-to-level, partially open property is bounded by Big Branch which flows intermittently along a cobble-gravel and bedrock streambed and awaits your future plans as it winds its way along the southern line of the property. RV stays are allowed for no more than 14 days out of 180 and short-term rentals ARE allowed, as well. Find your peaceful place in this serene setting and plan to stay for years to come. No matter which pocket of the of the property you choose to make yourself at home, your porch-time will be relaxing as you enjoy your wooded wonderland; or build right in the middle and peer down the long, shady drive to see your home welcome you each time your return. Either way, it will be splendid!

V/L Forest Country Drive Unit #34, Marion

Listing courtesy of Realty Group 1 LLC. pboonerealtor@icloud.com
$68,000
4417430 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Mountain views and quiet, private roads in a gated a community surround this hilltop perch. Cross the bridge over Big Branch Creek on Overland Trail to the already graded and partially graveled drive. Look above to the build site as the drive curves up and around the cleared knoll to a large, open, and mulched area with new plant growth located sporadically across the hillside. A few select trees remain to allow the new owner to choose which to keep for landscaping. From this shady, ready-to-construct vantage point, mountain views peak through the treetops and will be clearly in sight during fall and winter. Set your sights on this property and be rewarded year-round with 360 degrees of elevated delight.

V/L Overland Trail Unit #168, Marion

Listing courtesy of Realty Group 1 LLC. pboonerealtor@icloud.com
$535,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4416434 MLS ⋅ 2,513 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Come discover your own peaceful mountain retreat in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains! Surrounded by mature trees and the sounds of flowing water, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on 0.69 acres and offers the privacy and relaxed mountain setting so many buyers are looking for. The home is designed for comfortable main-level living, with a spacious, open feel and plenty of character throughout. Vaulted ceilings, tray ceilings, natural wood flooring, tile, and carpet add warmth and architectural interest. The formal dining room features beautiful custom detailing, while the breakfast area provides a quiet spot to enjoy your morning coffee while looking out over the wooded backyard. Above the attached two-car garage, a versatile bonus room provides additional space for guests, a home office, game room, hobby room, or additional sleeping space. One of the best features of this property is the outdoor setting. Relax on the open front porch or spend your evenings on the covered back porch and patio listening to the sounds of Rocky Branch and the gentle year-round brook nearby. With mature trees surrounding the property, the home has a secluded feel while still offering convenient access to the many attractions of Western North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you're searching for a full-time mountain home, weekend getaway, second home, or a property with potential as a vacation rental, this home offers plenty of possibilities. Its mountain setting makes it a great home base for enjoying hiking, waterfalls, scenic drives, fishing, local mountain towns, and everything Western North Carolina has to offer. **Motivated sellers — come take a look and see what makes this mountain property so special!**

57 Rocky Branch Trail, Marion

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. chensleym20@gmail.com
$250,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4417004 MLS ⋅ 1,024 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Brick Ranch 3bdr. 1 bath on appox. 10.9 acres Home will need renovation. Being sold AS IS. NO REPAIR REQUEST. PLEASE USE CAUTION THERE WAS DISCOVERED AN OLD HAND DUG WELL IN FRONT IT IS MARKED AND COVERED WITH PLYWOOD.

595 Glenwood Drive, Marion

Listing courtesy of Catawba Properties NC LLC. david@catawbaproperties.com
$30,000
4416432 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Looking to build your mountain getaway?! This very private 2.43-acre lot with gorgeous mountain views is located in the gated subdivision of Fox Ridge. The acreage is sloping, but not steep...with a gentle rise into the property, ideal for the driveway. Power access is already in place close by! With low HOA fees, short-term rentals allowed, and a building minimum of only 1000 square feet, this is the perfect location to build that dream escape....a very short distance from the North Cove Leisure Club, and within minutes of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Boone, various ski slopes, and many other Blue Ridge Mountain attractions. Schedule your showing and come check this one out before it's gone! You may even see a bear or two!!

Lot 96 Little Fox Run, Marion

Listing courtesy of Carolina Mountain Sales. lesbaird72@yahoo.com
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