525 Blue Ridge Dr N, Marion, NC, 28752
About This Home
Tucked into the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains, this light-filled architectural retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and modern mountain comfort. Designed to capture the surrounding landscape, the home features soaring vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, and multiple expansive decks that create seamless indoor-outdoor living, ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The open floor plan centers around a stunning natural stone fireplace and a bright dining bump-out that showcases tranquil wooded and mountain views, including beautiful Linville Mountain. Natural light fills the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. This 3bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers a thoughtfully designed layout, highlighted by a private upper level primary suite that serves as a true retreat. Complete with its own gas fireplace, spacious reading nook, TWO walk-in closets, and private deck access, it’s the perfect place to unwind. The ensuite bath enhances the retreat like feel with a whirlpool tub and cedar sauna, creating your own personal oasis. Additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, full time living, or potential vacation rental use. Unique features like the sauna and multiple outdoor living spaces further elevate the home’s mountain retreat appeal. Overlooking a scenic disc golf course, the property offers a fun and unique backdrop whether you enjoy playing or simply taking in the outdoor setting. Recent updates include fresh interior paint, updated carpet, a newly replaced upstairs heat pump, fresh exterior paint, and a newer roof, giving peace of mind that key improvements have already been taken care of. Ideally located just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Caverns, Linville Falls, and Linville Gorge hiking access, this home provides exceptional proximity to some of Western North Carolina’s most sought after outdoor destinations. Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence, second home, or income producing mountain getaway, this move in ready property presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of Blue Ridge mountain living.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Materials
- Construction materials: Hardboard Siding,Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Cooktop,Refrigerator,Wall Oven
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Basement Garage Door,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Dining Area
- Level: Main
Features
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Gas Log,Primary Bedroom,Wood Burning
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,125
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,125
- Total interior livable area: 2,125 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 172900829022
- Zoning: Res
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 0.85 Acres
- Features: Sloped,Views
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement,Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- 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 | $2,755 | $33,060 |
| Home Insurance * | $208 | $2,496 |
| Property Taxes | $315 | $3,780 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $3,478 | $41,736 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | Price change | $545,000 |
| 2026-04-03 | Price change | $559,900 |
| 2026-03-27 | Listed for sale | $569,900 |
| 2024-07-01 | Sold | $535,000 |
| 2024-06-12 | Contingent | $550,000 |
| 2024-05-21 | Price change | $550,000 |
| 2024-04-16 | Listed for sale | $575,000 |
| 2024-04-10 | Contingent | $575,000 |
| 2024-02-28 | Price change | $575,000 |
| 2024-01-31 | Listed for sale | $599,900 |
| 2013-08-02 | Sold | $250,000 |
| 2007-11-30 | Sold | $345,000 |
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