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56 E Glenview St, Marion, NC, 28752

5beds
4baths
3,467sqft
$650,000
$187price/sqft
$4,228/moest. monthly cost
$169,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

Private Mountaintop Estate | 5 Bedrooms | 11.71 Acres with Breathtaking Views of Marion Perched high above downtown Marion on one of the highest homesites in the area, this stunning 2-story estate home offers unmatched privacy and panoramic views on 11.71 acres of pristine mountaintop land. Accessed by a picturesque paved private drive, the property borders the beautiful Mount Ida Wilderness Park — a 36-acre city preserve featuring a moderate-to-strenuous one-mile hiking trail that leads to sweeping overlooks of Short Off Mountain and downtown Marion. This rare setting delivers true privacy while placing you just minutes from town amenities. Inside, the home is designed for both elegant living and effortless enjoyment of the mountain setting. The main level features: A fully equipped kitchen with breakfast nook; Formal dining room; Spacious great room with walls of windows offering dramatic front-to-rear views and a cozy fireplace; Luxurious primary suite with its own fireplace, private bath with jetted tub, and access to a screened covered deck. The great room opens onto a massive deck perfect for entertaining while soaking in the expansive views of Marion below. Upstairs, you’ll find four additional bedrooms and 2 full baths. One bedroom is large enough to serve as a secondary primary suite (with bathroom and walk in closet) and features its own private balcony deck. This is truly a one-of-a-kind mountain estate — combining privacy, spectacular long-range views, direct access to hiking trails, and generous living space in a peaceful, elevated setting. If you’re looking for a private mountaintop retreat with room to breathe and views that never get old, this exceptional property deserves your attention. Main Street, Marion (with all of the downtown amenities such as restaurants, the Peavine Walking Trail, the Farmers Market, etc) is approximately .3 miles away!

Getting Around

10
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
3
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Marion Elementary SchoolGrades PK-51.2 mi
3/10
Mcdowell High SchoolGrades 9-122.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1957

Materials

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Construction materials: Brick Partial,Wood

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Microwave,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Utility Room,Inside

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Fireplace features: Living Room,Other - See Remarks
  • Finished area below ground: 460
  • Finished area above ground: 3,007

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,007
  • Total interior livable area: 3,467 sqft

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 170115731800
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 11.71 Acres

Parking

  • Parking features: Attached Carport
  • Carport: 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

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Lightning
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in McDowell County and North Carolina

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Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
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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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,286$39,432
Home Insurance *$248$2,976
Property Taxes $372$4,464
Electricity $322$3,875
Total$4,228$50,736
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$144,960/yr
40% on housing$126,840/yr
45% on housing$112,746/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.2%
11.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.5%
1.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$187This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28752$170
McDowell County$260

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28752$194
McDowell County$232

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

DateEventPrice
2026-04-07Listed for sale$650,000
2025-07-01Listing removed$1,800
2025-06-08Listed for rent$1,800
2015-09-02Sold$218,500
2015-03-09Sold$30,000
2007-08-24Sold$50,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSteve Jones
BrokerageEXP Realty LLC

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