
Land for Sale in Marion, North Carolina
Forest Country Dr, Marion, NC 28752
Imagine a long, slowly descending driveway with wooded surroundings on either side of the gentle slope inviting you home... Home to a picturesque setting waiting for your dream to come true; a quiet little place beside a creek somewhere in the woods. It's here! Find yourself in the beautiful Forest Heights gated community minutes from Lake James and Lake James State Park as well the gorgeous mountain views of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Golfing, hiking and biking opportunities abound in the area. This sloping-to-level, partially open property is bounded by Big Branch which flows intermittently along a cobble-gravel and bedrock streambed and awaits your future plans as it winds its way along the southern line of the property. RV stays are allowed for no more than 14 days out of 180 and short-term rentals ARE allowed, as well. Find your peaceful place in this serene setting and plan to stay for years to come. No matter which pocket of the of the property you choose to make yourself at home, your porch-time will be relaxing as you enjoy your wooded wonderland; or build right in the middle and peer down the long, shady drive to see your home welcome you each time your return. Either way, it will be splendid!
Location
- Street address
- Forest Country Dr, # 34
- County
- McDowell County
- Zip code
- 28752
- Community
- Forest Heights
- Elevation
- 1,300 feet
Directions
*From Marion, travel east on Hwy 70 and turn right onto Hoppy Tom Hollow Rd; *From Morganton, travel west on Hwy 70 and turn left onto Hoppy Tom Hollow Rd; *From I-40, take Exit 90 toward Lake James on Harmony Grove Rd, stay straight and the road turns into Fairview Rd, bare right at the forks onto Stacy Hill Rd, at the bottom of the hill and the end of Stacy Hill Rd, turn left and go about 0.4 of a mile and then left onto Hoppy Tom Hollow Rd; Once on Hoppy Tom Hollow Rd, turn immediately onto Forest Country Dr to the gate (gate code required)
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.77 acres77,101 sq ft
- MLS #
- CMLS 4417731
- Posted
Expenses
- Homeowner Association Fee
- $500 annually
Parcels
- 172200129316
Legal description
1.77 AC LT 34 FOREST HTS PB 14/12
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Features
- Creek/Stream, Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded
Structure
- Water
- Well Needed
- Sewer
- Septic Needed
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Nebo | Elementary |
| East Middle | Middle |
| McDowell | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | New listing | $56,250 | — | CMLS |




































