129 Old River Rd

1,330 Sq. Ft.
$301 / Sq. Ft.
1,330
Sq. Ft.
$301
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Schedule your showing to see this peaceful brick ranch on 3.55 acres (two parcels sold together) in the Pleasant Gardens/Old Fort area of McDowell County. This solid one level home features hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious eat-in kitchen, generous room sizes, and a covered front porch. A full unfinished basement offers workshop space and abundant storage. New shingles installed in 2025. Outside you'll find a carport, stone patio, mature landscaping, several outbuildings, and...Schedule your showing to see this peaceful brick ranch on 3.55 acres (two parcels sold together) in the Pleasant Gardens/Old Fort area of McDowell County. This solid one level home features hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious eat-in kitchen, generous room sizes, and a covered front porch. A full unfinished basement offers workshop space and abundant storage. New shingles installed in 2025. Outside you'll find a carport, stone patio, mature landscaping, several outbuildings, and long-range mountain views from a private, wooded setting. Includes two septic tanks, one can be used for an additional spot for RV/camper hookup. Above-grade heated living area is approximately 1,620 sq ft; the full basement provides significant additional space. Approximately 10 minutes to downtown Marion, 19 minutes to Catawba Falls, and 35 minutes to Asheville, with Pisgah National Forest and Lake James close by. Bring your vision and make it your own mountain retreat. Property includes 2.8 acre parcel which the home sits on, along with an extra parcel 078101169550 for an additional .75 acres. Contact listing agent to schedule your showing today!
  1. Listed by ERA Live Moore • cgoforth.re@gmail.com

Property Details for 129 Old River Road

Parking Features
Attached Carport, Driveway
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 07/10/2026 10:45 AM

Property Details for 129 Old River Road

StatusActive
MLS #4401957
Days on Market6
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1964
Lot Size3.55 AC / 154,638 SF
CountyMcDowell County

Location

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Building Information for 129 Old River Road

Stories-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size3.55 AC / 154,638 SF

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$2,034 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,993

Property Taxes

$41

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 129 Old River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.091892
  • Latitude: 35.679041
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $140,320.00
  • Parcel Number: 0781-01-16-8351
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: West McDowell
  • High School: McDowell
  • Elementary School: Pleasant Gardens
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1330.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1330
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1160
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1160
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1330.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 28
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Unfinished
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 129 Old River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4401957

$400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/09/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4401957

$400,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 129 Old River Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,000Additions$120,320Total$140,320
Tax Record2025$498 ($41 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,820 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,200 SqFtStories1Lot Size121,968 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1964Year Renovated1974CountyMCDOWELLAPN0781-01-16-8351Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 129 Old River Road

This home is within Mcdowell County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

West McDowell Junior High School
Public6 to 8

McDowell High School
Public9 to 12

McDowell Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

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129 Old River Road is a single family home for sale in Marion, NC 28752. This property was listed for sale on July 9, 2026 by ERA Live Moore, it's currently listed at $400,000. This listing's school district is Mcdowell County School District. Nearby schools include Pleasant Gardens Elementary School, West McDowell Junior High School and McDowell High School. 129 Old River Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,330 sqft single family home built in 1964.

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