182 Baby Fox Dr, Marion, NC, 28752
About This Home
Welcome to one of the most special retreats you will find in the Western North Carolina mountains. Rare combination of end of the road privacy and true mountain tranquility adjoining the Pisgah National Forest. Immaculate and extremely well maintained private home on 1.8 acres, tucked away from all the noise in a peaceful gated community offering year round views of Honeycutt and Humpback Mountains. The bright, open floor plan features 1,771 total square feet of living area with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, (2-bedroom septic permit) insulated Pella windows throughout the whole house, wood, tile, and carpet flooring, gas logs fireplace, a breakfast bar, wine refrigerator, gas stove, central island and outside a spacious wraparound deck perfect for taking in the surrounding beauty and enjoying the cool summer breezes. In the oversized primary bedroom suite enjoy soaking in the large jacuzzi bath tub. The basement level provides separate living quarters that the owners have successfully rented on Airbnb for years, giving you the option to generate excellent revenue. The vacation rental market has made a full rebound since Hurricane Helene. A new owner could rent the entire house to generate substantial income. An additional highlight to give you peace of mind is a whole house Generac generator installed in 2020 but let’s not stop there. Last year in 2025 the owners made five huge upgrades to the property, installing a brand new well pump, a storm proof drainage system and culvert protecting the home and driveway, an on demand water heater and Bosch dishwasher and refrigerator. Property equipped with a 325 gal above ground propane tank. The attached one car garage benefits from direct kitchen access and an electric vehicle charger. Most of the furnishings in the home are negotiable. Community roads from the gate are ideal for hiking, biking and ATV friendly with no steep slopes. The 20 min drive from the gate to the grocery store in Marion is level the entire way. Centrally located between Boone (40 minutes) and Asheville (50 minutes), and only 30 minutes to ski resorts, 25 minutes to Lake James, 15 minutes to Linville Gorge Wilderness, and 10 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls, Linville Falls Winery and a general store. If you are looking for a private retreat to get away from it all, this is the one. Call today to schedule your showing!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2009
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Vinyl
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Bar Fridge,Dishwasher,Freezer,Gas Cooktop,Gas Oven,Microwave,Plumbed For Ice Maker,Refrigerator,Tankless Water Heater,Washer/Dryer,Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Laundry Closet,Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Storage Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Attic Other,Breakfast Bar,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Walk-In Closet(s),Total Primary Heated Living Area: 1441
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Wood
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Attic: Other
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,441
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,441
- Total interior livable area: 1,771 sqft
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits
Details
- Parcel number: 173800130267
- Zoning: none
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Year Round
Lot
- Lot size: 1.82 Acres
- Features: Adjoins Forest,Level,Private,Sloped,Views,Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage Faces Front,Garage on Main Level
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Landslide
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in McDowell County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,907 | $34,884 |
| Home Insurance * | $219 | $2,628 |
| Property Taxes | $332 | $3,984 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $3,658 | $43,896 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Price change | $575,000 |
| 2026-06-08 | Price change | $589,000 |
| 2026-03-26 | Listed for sale | $599,000 |
| 2018-03-05 | Sold | $220,000 |
| 2017-08-09 | Listed for sale | $224,500 |
| 2015-09-24 | Listing removed | $226,000 |
| 2015-09-14 | Listed for sale | $226,000 |
| 2015-08-12 | Listing removed | $226,000 |
| 2015-04-14 | Listed for sale | $226,000 |
| 2009-02-11 | Sold | $48,000 |
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