196 Austin Drive
Active
MLS# CAR4426519 · 2 days on market

196 Austin Drive

Marion, NC 28752

$269,900$296/sqft
Beds2
Baths2
Sq Ft912
Lot0.95 ac
$/SqFt$296
DOM2

Architectural Narrative

Beautiful Custom 2-Bedroom 2 Bath home located in Marion, NC, where timeless materials and custom details create a warm and inviting mountain-home atmosphere. From the moment you arrive, the custom-made pecky cypress front door makes a striking first impression and sets the tone for the quality found throughout the home. Inside, beautiful hickory flooring adds warmth, character, and durability, while the kitchen showcases rich alderwood cabinetry that provides a distinctive, natural look with plenty of warmth and charm. The exterior is equally impressive, featuring cypress siding that gives the home a distinctive character and natural beauty that blends beautifully with the surrounding Western North Carolina landscape. The property also features a workshop, providing excellent space for hobbies, woodworking, storage, or other projects. Enjoy the peaceful setting and privacy of being located at the end of a private road, while still being conveniently located in Marion and close to area shopping, dining, recreation, and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. This home offers the appeal of small-town living and is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking for a home with quality craftsmanship, natural materials, and one-of-a-kind character. Custom details like these are hard to find—come see the craftsmanship for yourself! Shared Well agreement bk 1384 pg 537 and road maintenance bk 1384 pg 541 New Windows The washer and dryer are in the utility closet on the side porch. Tax card shows 1 bathroom- the home has 2- no permit found

At a Glance

Bedrooms2
Full Baths2
Half Baths0
Property TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1980
LevelsOne

Community & Resources

County
McDowell
NC · 28752
Tax Assessed
$103,870
County record
$/SqFt
$296
Listed price basis

Property Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1980
Stories / Levels
One
Living Area (SqFt)
912
Above Grade SqFt
912
Full Bathrooms
2
Lot Size
0.95 acres
Zoning
none
Parcel #
079000194338 & 079000194517
Tax Assessed Value
$103,870

Appliances

DryerElectric Water HeaterGas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Flooring
Wood, Other - See Remarks
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Main Level, Porch, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Shared Well
Sewer
Septic Installed

Exterior & Parking

Construction
Block, Wood, Other - See Remarks
Foundation
Crawl Space
Roof
Metal
Carport
Yes
Parking
Detached Carport, Driveway
Patio / Porch
Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch

Lot Features

PrivateWooded

Gallery

Listing courtesy of The Marion Agency LLC · Cindy Ledbetter · Listed 09/18/2026

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196 Austin Drive
Marion, NC · $269,900