173 Laurel Ln, Marion, NC 28752
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SOLD
OCT 17, 2025

173 Laurel Ln
Marion, NC 28752

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,476 sqft (on 0.83 acres)

$430,000

Last Sold: Oct 17, 2025
7% below list $460K
$291/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,406/mo*
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$430,000

Last Sold: Oct 17, 2025
7% below list $460K
$291/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,406/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,476 sqft
(on 0.83 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
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Commute Destination

Description

Sitting atop the eastern most escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains- layer after layer of views! Located in the coveted high mountain colony of Little Switzerland alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway and Hwy. 226A. This turn-key 2BD/2BA home features: open floor plan, oversized windows all framing views, large layered deck, automatic awnings, terraced gardens, rustic & appropriate cedar shake siding, park like setting, original wood floors, stainless appliances, custom inlaid tile design adorning the backsplash & granite countertop on the island. Cent. Air & Oil Furnace along with gas log fireplace & tankless hot water on demand, & an encapsulated stand-up crawl space. Textured walls & good lighting throughout. A HOME FOR THE WEEKEND OR FOR A LIFETIME. 1 minute to downtown Little Switzerland, 5 min. to downtown Spruce Pine, 4 min. to the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, 20 min. to Burnsville, 20 min. to Marion, Lake James, and I-40, 50 min. to Asheville, 2 hrs. from Charlotte.
173 Laurel Ln, Marion, NC 28752 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,476 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $430,000 on Oct 17, 2025 (7% below the $460,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $432,000, with a rent estimate of $1,473/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$291/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 173 Laurel Ln

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Daylight,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1476 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Wired Internet AvailableAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/DryerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In KitchenMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Floor Furnace,Forced Air,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsDoor: Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s)Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Awning(s), Deck, TerraceOther Structures: GazeboExterior: Other - See RemarksFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Private Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Gravel
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Installed
Surface & Elevation
Elevation: 3000 FeetElevation: 3000Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1476 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 41

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Arts and Crafts
Building
Construction Materials: Cedar ShakeNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 078700871815

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $460,000Price Per Sqft: $291/sqft

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: MarionCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: Greenlee PrimaryJr High / Middle School: MitchellHigh School: Mitchell

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1476 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.83 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 4290550Attic: Pull Down StairsAttribution Contact: Peter@FoxfireElite.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1476
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Peter Franklin
Foxfire Real Estate, LLC
Bought with: Brandon Braswell, (828) 559-9522, Realty Group 1 LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4290550

Price History for 173 Laurel Ln

DatePriceEventSource
10/17/2025$430,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4290550
08/20/2025$460,000Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4290550
06/04/2024$557,900ListingRemovedCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4138095
05/11/2024$557,900Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4138095
02/11/2016$245,000Sold
N/A
01/04/1993$79,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Marion

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,976
Assessment$291,440
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 173 Laurel Ln

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
203 Laurel Ln, Marion, NC
0.14
Single-Family Home
$434,500
07/02/26
3
2
2,525
129 Swiss Lane, Sugar Mountain, NC
0.61
Single-Family Home
$455,000
07/15/25
3
2
1,562
2019 Dale Rd, Spruce Pine, NC
1.17
Single-Family Home
$305,000
04/23/26
2
1.5
1,120
1007 Dula Rd, Spruce Pine, NC
1.41
Single-Family Home
$340,000
06/29/26
3
2
1,536
1191 Dale Rd, Spruce Pine, NC
1.75
Single-Family Home
$379,750
06/02/26
3
2
1,470
840 Holly Dale Drive, Spruce Pine, NC
1.64
Single-Family Home
$231,750
11/21/25
3
2.5
1,145
871 Rich Knob Rd, Little Switzerland, NC
1.83
Single-Family Home
$440,000
07/17/25
3
3.5
2,264
871 Rich Knob Road, Spruce Pine, NC
1.83
Single-Family Home
$440,000
07/17/25
3
3.5
2,264

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What Locals Say about Marion

At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say there's wildlife

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 35 % Say there are community events

  • 28 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 25 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 23 % Say there are sidewalks

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  • Harold D.
    "None of the dogs in our neighborhood are on leashes. Neighbors are friendly but disconnected. The neighborhood is changing."
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  • Harold D.
    "People don't keep their pets in on leashes. other dogs will poop in your yard and pee on your shrubs."
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  • Landrysmom2017
    "we have a big foot festival, and a mountain glory festival, and a livermush festival every year on main street."
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  • Landrysmom2017
    "you see people walking their dogs all the time. most are well taken care of and contained. no dog parks"
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  • Hali2484
    " Marion is fairly spread out so we have space to walk dogs and more yard space where walking your dog is limited."
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  • Boo197171
    "There is a small farmers market here. Town is good for main street events often. Area is growing fairly fast, but market is overvalued some years. I’m a local raised here in pleasant gardens area. "
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  • Ama S.
    "short. i take the expressway from my house to work. traffic is light, and there arent too many stoplights too close togetherm"
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  • DreeDreeWalkman
    "Most people in my neighborhood do not use public transit. My drive-time is not altered often even with heavy traffic"
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  • Rebecca C.
    "There’s no place to walk to animals. And there is a ton of curves so if ur walking in the road, there’s a chance u or ur animal could get hit. "
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  • Ada M.
    "you should walk with your kids if its a long distance and keep an eye now and then if playing outside. "
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  • Harold D.
    "Most of the families in our neighborhood are older with grown kids. Some grandkids visit occasionally, but there are no small children. "
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  • Carrioj
    "Maintenance on a vacation home. I do like the area. Lake James, Blowing Rock, Asheville, hickory, Chimney Rock, Grandfathers Mountain "
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  • Jeffrey d. m.
    "I have lived in this area all my life and I like the area. Do not want to leave the area. Good area for family living and to raise a family. "
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  • Jamie
    "It’s a great place to live. Nice neighborhood and People for the most part look out for each other and the area. "
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  • Manny_g2
    "I live in Morganton, NC, 24 miles from this Marion area, but go to church in Marion. Awesome place for young families, retirees or any family...Friendly, christian people like you'll never seen!."
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