Last Sold Price
3 beds1,549 sqft$114/sqft
240 Goforth Rd, Marion, NC 28752

Description

Prime location & unrestricted land! Just outside of city limits, enjoy this fantastic farmhouse with 19.8 acres....convenient to bustling downtown Marion and only 2 miles from I-40, for a quick commute to Asheville or Hickory. The farmhouse boasts plenty more room than the numbers reflect. There are 2 main floor bedrooms, as well as a large finished loft/attic that could serve as bedroom(s) for 2 more, with closets on each end. There are other bonus room areas throughout the home, as typical of farmhouses...Prime location & unrestricted land! Just outside of city limits, enjoy this fantastic farmhouse with 19.8 acres....convenient to bustling downtown Marion and only 2 miles from I-40, for a quick commute to Asheville or Hickory. The farmhouse boasts plenty more room than the numbers reflect. There are 2 main floor bedrooms, as well as a large finished loft/attic that could serve as bedroom(s) for 2 more, with closets on each end. There are other bonus room areas throughout the home, as typical of farmhouses it's age....such as a large sunroom, large pantry/laundry/mud room, and an office area. The kitchen, dining room, bathroom, wood stove area, walk-out screened porch, and basement access are also on the main level....with handicap access. Outside boasts a nice level yard and garden area, as well as woods that are thinned out for easy walkability. There is a creek and spring, as well as deeded easement to access the back of the property. ACT FAST...this one won't last long!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by ERA Mountain View Properties • lesbaird72@yahoo.com

Property Details for 240 Goforth Road

Status
MLS #
3600015
Days on Market
79
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1942
Lot Size
19.80 AC / 862,488 SF
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Waterfront Features
None
View
Long Range, Mountain(s)
Parking Features
Basement, Carport, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$209,900

Avg days on market

108

Sale-to-list ratio

88.1%

Marion, NC

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Location

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Sold By Pinkerton Realty Inc.

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Building Information for 240 Goforth Road

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size19.80 AC / 862,488 SF

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$1,026 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$900

Property Taxes

$126

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 240 Goforth Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.009046
  • Latitude: 35.654048
  • Directions: From Main St. in Marion, take W. Henderson St. 1.3 miles to left on Reid St.....in 1 mile, left on Goforth Rd....Home is 0.3 mile on right, just past Dawn's Dr.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $177,310.00
  • Parcel Number: 1700-11-66-0584
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: West McDowell
  • High School: McDowell
  • Elementary School: West Marion
Parking
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1549.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 283
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1549
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 514
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 238
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1267
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 515
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1549.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level, Paved, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 19.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 40
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits, Accessible, Ramp(s)-Main Level
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Hardboard Siding, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Screened, Side Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Packing Shed, Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Oil, Wood Stove
  • Interior Features: Attic Finished, Attic Walk In, Breakfast Bar, Walk-In Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Utility Room, Main Level, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Other - See Remarks
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement, Basement Garage Door
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 13.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Basement
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bed/Bonus
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Mud
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 12
  • Room Types: Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bed/Bonus
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 240 Goforth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3600015

$177,000
Jul 15, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #675103689

$177,000
Jun 3, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3600015

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3600015

$177,000
07/15/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #675103689

$177,000
06/03/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3600015

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

Public Records for 240 Goforth Road

Taxable ValueLand$100,070Additions$112,310Total$212,380
Tax Record2025$1,517 ($126 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,276 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,276 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt896 SqFtStories2Lot Size819,364 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1942Year Renovated1970CountyMCDOWELLAPN1700-11-66-0584

Schools near 240 Goforth 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 - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
West Marion Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

West McDowell Junior High School
Public6 to 8

McDowell High School
Public9 to 12

Foothills Community School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 240 Goforth Road, Marion, NC 28752
$177,000
3
1,549
862,488
$125,500
3
1,248
34,499
2,446
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