196 Austin Dr, Marion, NC 28752
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FOR SALE
NEW - 6 HRS AGO
0.95 ACRES

$269,900

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 912 sqft (on 0.95 acres)

196 Austin Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Est. Mortgage $1,629/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1980
0.95 acre lot
$296/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

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
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Cindy Ledbetter
The Marion Agency LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4426519

Home Details for 196 Austin Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 912 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, WasherDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Utility Room,Main Level,Porch,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood, Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Wood, Other
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Covered, Front Porch, Side PorchOther Structures: WorkshopFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
Has a CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Detached Carport,Driveway
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Private Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Gravel
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Installed
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 912 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Block, Wood, OtherNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Sign on shed and butterflies on side of the homeParcel Number: 079000194338 & 079000194517

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $269,900Price Per Sqft: $296

Location

Direction & Address
City: MarionCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: UnspecifiedJr High / Middle School: UnspecifiedHigh School: Unspecified

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 4426519

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 912 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.95 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 4426519Attribution Contact: cindyledbetter@gmail.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 912

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

  • 51 % 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

  • 24 % Say there are sidewalks

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Harold D.
    "None of the dogs in our neighborhood are on leashes. Neighbors are friendly but disconnected. The neighborhood is changing."
  • Harold D.
    "People don't keep their pets in on leashes. other dogs will poop in your yard and pee on your shrubs."
  • Landrysmom2017
    "we have a big foot festival, and a mountain glory festival, and a livermush festival every year on main street."
  • Landrysmom2017
    "you see people walking their dogs all the time. most are well taken care of and contained. no dog parks"
  • Hali2484
    " Marion is fairly spread out so we have space to walk dogs and more yard space where walking your dog is limited."
  • 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. "
  • Ama S.
    "short. i take the expressway from my house to work. traffic is light, and there arent too many stoplights too close togetherm"
  • DreeDreeWalkman
    "Most people in my neighborhood do not use public transit. My drive-time is not altered often even with heavy traffic"
  • 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. "
  • Ada M.
    "you should walk with your kids if its a long distance and keep an eye now and then if playing outside. "
  • Harold D.
    "Most of the families in our neighborhood are older with grown kids. Some grandkids visit occasionally, but there are no small children. "
  • Carrioj
    "Maintenance on a vacation home. I do like the area. Lake James, Blowing Rock, Asheville, hickory, Chimney Rock, Grandfathers Mountain "
  • 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. "
  • Jamie
    "It’s a great place to live. Nice neighborhood and People for the most part look out for each other and the area. "
  • 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!."

Market trends in Marion

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
Sale-to-List Price
Price per sq ft
Available listings
167
6
MoM

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1.40
Single-Family Home
$38,250
02/17/26
3
2
1,000
1.09
Single-Family Home
$245,000
05/29/26
3
2
1,752
1.15
Single-Family Home
$185,000
08/17/26
3
1
1,200
1.13
Single-Family Home
$315,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,484
1.17
Single-Family Home
$270,000
02/11/26
3
1
1,620

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.19
$20,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
0.29
$323,000
-
-
-
For Sale
0.29
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.31
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.30
$345,700
3
2
1,478
Off Market
0.34
$436,000
3
2.5
1,866
Off Market
0.34
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.42
$30,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
0.43
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.74
$185,700
3
2
1,232
Off Market
0.74
$488,300
4
2.5
2,610
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 19, 2026
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4426519
Listed For Sale
$269,900
Jun 22, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$20,000
Feb 9, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$46,500

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Cindy Ledbetter, The Marion Agency LLC
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Frequently asked questions about 196 Austin Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 196 Austin Dr?
    Based on a $269,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 196 Austin Dr in Marion, NC is approximately $1,656 (about $1,464 principal & interest, $117 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Marion?
    Residents describe Marion, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Marion, NC.
  • What are the closest schools to 196 Austin Dr?
    The closest schools to 196 Austin Dr in Marion, NC are McDowell Early College (High, rated 10/10), McDowell High School (rated 2/10), West Marion Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10).
  • Does 196 Austin Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 196 Austin Dr in Marion, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 196 Austin Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 196 Austin Dr in Marion, NC has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 196 Austin Dr?
    The lot at 196 Austin Dr in Marion, NC is about 0.95 acres (41,382 sq ft).
196 Austin Dr, Marion, NC 28752 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home built in 1980. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Sep 19, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 4426519.