January 2014

Your Local Real Estate Guide

A Special Supplement to The McDowell News | Friday, December 27, 2013

January 2014

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Alpha Realty
150 North Madison Marion, NC WEB: www.callalpha.com

Sellers have taken this grand older lady and made it into a modern day princess! It has so many updated features, windows, hardwood and ceramic floors, carpet in masters, whirlpool baths, dual heat/air pumps, 2 master suites w/jet tubs, 4 natural gas fireplaces, metal roof, eat-in-kitchen, granite counter tops, lots of cabinets, wine cooler, stainless steel appliances. Wired for internet, covered front porch, concrete siding, small rear porch, storage building. All this for such a great price!. It is located near downtown for easy walking to all amenities. Lot goes from Garden Street through to Madison Street. Property is broker owned and is related to listing agent. Driveway is a paved shared drive. You can enter from rear also.

126 N Garden St $225,000

Joyce Halter
OFFICE:

828-659-2902 828-652-3507 E-MAIL: jhalter1@frontier.com

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REALTORS
NANCY HOLLIFIELD: LEE SISK: TAMMY DOOLEY: FRANK DEAN: KATHY RABB: MIKE RABB: CRYSTAL BAKER: STACY MCKINNEY: SHARON TUCKER: KEN HOLLIFIELD: MARY JANE BOYD: 724-3728 652-8492 527-2107 442-1896 442-6503 442-6502 442-0306 442-0966 738-4002 724-3728 460-8044

COMMERCIAL
RUTHERFORD ROAD COMMERCIAL SITE 3.5+/- ACRES ...........................................$599,900 GRAND OAKS SUBDIVISION LOTS 1-14 GATED, A UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, GRAVEL A ROAD ..................................................................................................................... REDUCED TO $229,000 31 MEDICAL COURT Duplex Doctors ofces ........................................................... $399,995 80 S. MAIN ST ........................................................................................................ $499,900

125 South Main Street Marion 652-3797

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COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL WILDLIFE ROAD NEBO MOSTLY L CLEARED. 11.5 ACRES .......................................................................................................................................... $299,900 OFF ZION HILL ROAD 30.71 ACRES BORDERING WILLOW CREEK. AWESOME VIEWS! LIGHTLY L RESTRICTED. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING................................................................... $240,000 FOREST LAKE HEIGHTS / LAKE JAMES LOT 3 .856 LAKE FRONT LOT IN MORGANS COVE .................................................................................................................... REDUCED TO $145,000 GRANDVIEW PEAKS LOT 184 2.75 ACRES. VERY GENTLY L SLOPING. EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS ............................................................................................................................................ $89,900 HWY 126 AT MARION LAKE CLUB .52+/- ACRES SEPTIC ...................... REDUCED TO $74,000 FOREST HEIGHTS SUBDIVSION LOTS 157 & 158 ............................... REDUCED TO $19,900 EACH MARION LAKE CLUB LAST 4 LOTS IN LAKE CLUB HEIGHTS GOLF COURSE ACCESS... $30,000 EACH VALE STREET LEVEL LOT IN MARION CITY LIMITS .32 ACRE WITH CITY WATE A R & SEWER HOOKUP. P CREEK ON BACK SIDE ......................................................................................... $20,000 RESIDENTIAL LOTS OFF PATTON A VALLEY DRIVE .75 - 1.5 ACRES ........... $13,000 TO $25,000 163 KENWOOD COURT FOREST HTS SD GENTLY L SLOPING 2.61 ACRES. GOOD BUILDING LOT IN RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................... $26,500 HAVEN HEIGHTS LOT 59 1.27+/- ACRE ...................................................................... $19,900 OAKWOOD FOREST LOT 6-E 1.19 +/- ACRE ............................................................... $21,900 1969 AIRPORT ROAD 3.04 ACRES GENTLY L SLOPING BUILDING SITE FOR SINGLE RESIDENCE W/RESTRICTIONS - EXCELLENT LOCATION!...................................................................... A $42,500 MARION LAKE CLUB, LOT C GOLF-VIEW, CREEK ............................................................. $35,900

+/- 45 ACRES ONE MILE FROM I-40 W/ UNLIMITED 221 S, 226 S/3 POINT RD & BARNES RD. PERFECT FOR INDUSTRY R , COMMERCIAL, RETAIL T
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969 RIDGE RD

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2 BR / 1BA in town ........ $350/month 2 BR / 1 BA in town (Includes mowing) ......... $550/month 3BR / 1 BA near I-40 (Includes mowing) ......... $700/month 3 BR/ 1.5 BA in town.........$650/month 2 BR/ 1 BA in town.......... $500/month 2 BR/ 1 BA in town ...........$525/month 4 BR/ 4 BA Amazing Home ........................................ $1500/month 2 BR/ 1 BA Cabin...............$650/month

$1,700,000

199,900

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95 WEST HENDERSON ST $1,500/mo 44 SOUTH GARDEN STREET $550/mo

DUPLEX OFFICE COMPLEX

31 MEDICAL COURT
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74 S MAIN ST $800/mo 49 S MAIN ST $800/mo 82 S. MAIN ST. T $800/mo

399,995

CALL TAMMY 828-527-2107

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125 South Main Street Marion 652-3797 realtygroup1.com

363 TAYLOR A LAKE DRIVE

4 BR/2 BA one level home w/ 11+ surveyed acres; large LR & kitchen; Den; HP; some HR oors; includes barn w/ potential; creek

75 VALE V STREET
3 BR/ 1.5 BA bungalow style home located close to town; open LR & DR; remodeled kitchen; unnished bsmt; screened porch w/built in grill; 1 car carport

65 DAVIS DRIVE
3 BR/1 BA ranch style home w/HW oors; full unnished bsmt; 1 car carport; good neighborhood

181 MARION ST
2 BR/1 BA bungalow style home w/covered front porch; large kitchen/dining; laundry w/mud room; extra nice lot

$176,999

$99,900

$67,500

$45,000

293 BEAR CLIFF DRIVE

Impeccable custom built rock and cedar home. 4 BR/3.5BA; LR/DR; Great Room; Gourmet Kitchen w/ granite counter tops. Main level -HW oors, gas logs, deck screened porch, 2 car garage, Full mostly nished bsmt w/workshopp all on 2.13 ac.

534 Larkin Lane Spruce pine

5 BR / 3 BA / 2-half BA home w/gorgeous mountain views. 3,715 sq ft. 5.5 acres.

34 eaSt OakwOOd driVe nebO

Quality 3 BR / 3.5 BA located at Marion Lake Club; LR w/rock FP; custom Kitchen w/granite counters & Breakfast Area; formal DR; ofce; nished basement w/ theater room; 2-car garage.

446 FLEMING AVENUE

Lovely brick 3 BR; 2 BA homeLR w/gas FP; kitchen/ breakfast w/slate tile; lg master BR & BA w/Jacuzzi tub; attached & detached garages; replacement windows; oored attic; patio; new roof. Great location!!

53 RED VIEW DR.

Lovely 2 story 4 BR/2.5 BA w/ fantastic mtn views; LR; DR; eat in kitchen; bonus room; ofce & 2 car garage; large deck; 2.03 ac.

$429,900

$415,000

$292,900

$269,000

$265,000

414 PLANTATION A POINT

Move in ready! 3 BR / 2.5 BA Two-story w/basement; HW oors: LR w/gas logs; formal DR; eat-in Kitchen; 2-car garage; deck; extra lot adds privacy.

138 BEAR CLIFF VILLAGE DRIVE

4 BR/3.5 BA townhome located at beautiful Lake James. Open Great Room w/ FP and red oak HW oors; Kitchen w/granite counters and stainless appliances; Screened in porch, deck and patio; Concrete siding; single car garage.

1 Granite ridGe caScadeS

2 BR / 2 BA 2-story log home on 2.36 acres; open oor plan; nished basement; community lake; creeks, waterfall & picnic area.

WHISPERING RIDGE DRIVE

Low maintenance exterior townhome on tone level w 2 BR / 2 BA; HW oors; LR w gas log FP; screened porch; 2-car garage; bsmt storage; good location!

303 SMITH HILL RD.

3 BR/1 BA w/replacement windows on 22.5 ac; conveniently located; unrestricted; mostly wooded; some land currently suitable for farming, horses, or additional building sites.

$239,900

$230,000

$225,000
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$179,900

$160,000

251 REID STREET

Move-in ready! 3 BR / 1.5 BA tri-level on .63 acre lot; LR & Kitchen w/HW ooring; appliances; newer siding, roof & HP; new metal outbuilding.

130 DEER RUN DRIVE #23

Private 2 BR / 2 BA townhome; 1-level; LR w/gas FP; Sunroom; screened porch; 2-car carport.

145 LAURELWOOD L DRIVE

Brick ranch in great location with 3 BR/1.5 BA; Large LR and Den w/FP; Laundry room; city water; carport; privacy. y larger property y adds to p

1200B OLD US 221 SOUTH

2 BR / 2 BA townhome w/open LR/DR; new carpet; covered porch; patio, good storage; excellent location!

51 CROSS STREET
Newly remodeled 2 BR / 1BA w/HW oors; high ceilings, new HP; new roof, siding & windows; updated plumbing & electric; large deck!

$134,900

$131,900

$119,900

$94,500

$89,900

SALE PENDING

35 2ND STREET
3 BR;1.5 BA w. LR & DR; kitchen w/ new countertops & sink; garage/workshop; outside storage bldg; covered front porch; HP

144 LAKE MOUNTAIN T VIEW DRIVE

4 BR / 2 BA 2000 mobile home with open oor plan including Den w/gas FP; Master Suite; deck; motivated seller!

89A WESTWOOD CHATEAU A

2BD/1.5 BA upstairs unit townhome w/open living & dining; covered front porch; common area w/ laundry facilities.

3939 HWY 70 WEST

Brick 2 BR / 1.5 BA home in PG; needs some updating & repairs; full basement; covered front porch; deck; 1 acre; being sold As Is.

$74,900

$71,500

$61,500

$49,900

January 2014

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442-8316 442-6241 442-2730 925-1240
COMMERCIAL RENTAL T Available Jan. 1. Hwy. 221 N. Business; former Marion Appliance; call ofce for appointment.

Catawba Properties
REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS
NEW LISTING NEW PRICE
3 BR, 2 BA home on 3.55 ac. Beautifully y updated with many extras! $122,000

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BALDWIN AVENUE A Affordable 2 BR., 1 BA. Corner w/ extra lot. Fireplace with gas logs, hardwood ooring, great central location $45,000

NEW LISTING

MARTIN BRANCH RD

180 HIDDEN VIEW LOOP 3BR/3BR in Pleasant Gardens Community $259,000

PLEASANT GARDENS $155,000

HWY. Y 70 WEST Great Location! Nice home with 6 acres. Move in ready! $115,000

WESTWOOD CHATEAU A 2 BR. 1.5 BA $77,000

CORNER OF AIRPORT ROAD Charming Home on 6 gorgeous acres. $299,000

MT. PLEASANT CHURCH RD Large 2BR/2BA $147,000

PARKER PADGETT 3 BR., 2 BA., Full renovation, hardwood ooring, family room, new kitchen, all new appliances, drive in garage. $109,000

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CARRIE STREET 3 BR., 2 BA. Brick Ranch, hardwood oors, new ceramic tiles. All recent updates, new appliances, 1 car garage, deck, Turn Key Ready. Available Dec. 1st $104,000

SEAGLE STREET $62,000

251 FORTUNE ROAD $69,000

CHESTNUT OAK FOREST 3BR/2BA, $69,900

6 TH C STREET MARION 2BR/1BA $49,900

1037 NEWBERRY CREEK RD Fabulous Find. Adjoins National Forest. $329,900

TREMONT STREET $49,900

114 WALNUT STREET $99,900

GRAPHITE ROAD OLD FORT Great Mtn. Property with frontage on Mill Creek. Abundant wildlife. Property has improvements. 19 acres $80,000 COMMERCIAL LAND OFF I-40 ASHWORTH ROAD $450,000 HWY 70 EAST Great Commercial Potential! $330,000 COMMERCIAL LOT ON 5-LANE Call for details!

CLOSE TO I-40

LAND
Armstrong Creek mArion 4.88 Acres. $89,000 JUST OFF HANKINS ROAD. AFFORDABLE BUILDING LOTS. CALL OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS!

LAND
Thousand Oaks Lot #53 DW allowed or stick-built, 3 +/- acres ......................................................... Priced to sell @ $17.500 1.5 +/- Acres in PG Also great house site, perfect for duplex or triplex ......................................................... REDUCED $29,900 PG/Greenlee. Brookfield Lane. 2 lots.......................................................................................................... CALL FOR DETAILS! Hankins Road. Near Lake James. 1 acre. Some Restrictions......................................................................................... $32,900 Large Lake Lot w/boat slip, long range mountain & lake views. Call ofce for survey & restriction. Owner/Broker ... $150,000 Old Fort. 1-1/2 acres lot. Possible terms....................................................................................................................... $15,000 2 +/- acres with great views of Armstrong Creek............................................................................................................ $40,000 .35 +/- acre Mackey Farms in PG, level lot, city water................................................................................................... $26,000 Wind Cloud Rd, no restrictions. Lots starting @ .............................................................................................................. $9,900 Old Fort, Golf Course Rd, 8 acres................................................................................................................................. $175,000 Ridgewalk, SD, Lot #13, Nice Lot, some restrictions ...................................................................................................... $9,900

RENTALS
2BR/1BA Mobile Home, Harmony Grove .............. $375/month 4BR/2BA HOME Old Fort, Newly remodeled..... $1,000/month 3BR/2BA SW. IN TOWN ...................................... $450/month 2BR/1BA IN TOWN ................................................ $500/month LARGE FENCED LOT Corner of Hankins Rd ....... $850/month 5 BR/3 BA in Old Fort.......................................... $1,000/month 3 BR/2 BA RANCH in P.G. P ..................................... $850/month 2BR/2BA SW Excellent Condition.......................... $450/month

NEW ACREAGE
1007 FAIRVIEW ROAD 10.5 acres, Singlewide $109,900 NEW LISTING IN TOWN 5 residential lots $25,000 EACH TURKEY CROSSING 26 acres on Hwy 226A $131,000

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Katy Creek Log Home- Nearly 5 acres with frontage on Katy Creek. Huge fenced in yard, 3/2 on main level including great master suite. Full MIL suite down, plus 5th bedroom & a library! Lots of space inside and out in one of the countys best gated communities, with paved roads, underground utilities, & lovely views all around. Pre-inspected, $385,000

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Katy t Creek - a wonderful small gated community - views, creeks, paved rds & Thanks for a great 2013 - wishes to you and yours for a happy, healthy & prosperous 2014! underground utilities; great neighbors. Lot 14 - Almost 3 acres with more than 300ft Two homes in Old Fort fronting on Muddy Creek. privacy & serenity. $38,500. LOT 16: 2.79 acres, Fab views, spectacular creek frontage. $44,500 Lot 37: 2.65 acres, fantastic views, knolltop, home site, frontage on Katy Creek. $85,000. Excellent investment potential in Beautiful lots in Montford Cove small Two homes for the price of one this large 3/2 home w/downstairs subdivision of Deer Cove, lots 1-3, 8&9 in Old Fort. Main home with apt. Near UNCA & Mission hosp. remain. $27,500 for all five lots , or $7K. ea. great views, large ranch would Estate home/short sale. Call for info. 11 Acres Scenic Mtn Estates, Hankins, adjoins National Forest, Lakewood: Lot 31- knolltop, 1 acre, shine w/updates! Small house, Small creek. Gentleman farmer's Giveaway @ $7,500 - BRING OFFER! is 2/1 in need of repair - could dream, or developable per be rehabbed into great restrictions. Gorgeous! $199,000 Grandview Peaks Lot 339 - 4 acres w/great views front & back, gently-sloped rental/investment or MIL home site, cleared. Gorgeous. $88,500 home. 1.4 acres+/- total. Also Grandview Peaks Lot 222 - 7.6 acres available separately. $122k for with a creek, home site cleared/ Near end large, 23k for small, or of cul-de-sac. Back of subdivision. $69,000. $140,000 for both.

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828-527-2307

1+ acre on Holly St., level by street, terraced up with road roughed in, Fine homesite, no restrictions-mobiles ok, maybe room for 2. Outside city limits, close to everything! Bored well, partially fenced. $24,000. Bring offer!

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Knollwood - Private haven on double lot in Hankins. Solid beauty boasts a newer kitchen with custom oak cabinets, granite counters & island, SS appliances; open to den. Outdoor living with screened porch, huge open deck, covered dining area. Large Fantastic log cabin retreat in boat garage. Full unfinished basement. Bostic. Fab a views, great decks, Minutes to the lake. Call for price. Motivated seller! $139, 900

Beautiful downtown Barnardsville! Well maintained family home with some updates, 3/1, large unfinished Exceptional property - 121.4 acres basement, garage, level lot. Paved drive, never before offered in Crooked Creek knotty pine LR/Dining. $125,000 adjoining 700+ac. of Nature

Lake James Waterfront: Lot 135- Natural paradise, easy laying land. Dockable, @ end of cul-de-sac in the Arbor, Unrestricted. Perfect for horses, family compound, farm, hunt club. $607,000. sunset views. $115,000 - BRING OFFER!

Land

Conservancy then National Forest.

Grants Mountain Lot 12, Ridgetop SPECTACULAR VIEWS, 13 ac.! Well in. Must see. Reduced to $45,000!! Lot 26: south views, great location near top, lovely.... $55,000 Lot 67 - 6 acres, driveway in, house site graded & level, perked. Very private, southeast perch. Supernice @ $55,500 Lot 39 - A great deal in this beautiful community t - $19,900. Call.

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738-3540
320 HIDDEN SPRINGS DRIVE
$99,500 Privacy & serenity surround this custom-built 3 BR, 2 BA home w/bonus room, attached & detached garage/workshop. Property has wood interior walls in the living room, kitchen & dining room for a unique log home feel along with low maintenance hardiplank exterior siding to allow you to enjoy more leisure time. Custom-built w/well-thought-out divided floor plan w/large spacious rooms. Attention-to-detail with corian countertops, custom kitchen, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, carpeted bedrooms, large bonus room above the garage, covered front & back decks & 3-car garage (2-car attached garage & large one-car detached garage/workshop/ storage). Home is located in a private setting w/ horses & wildlife visible from the decks. Additional $289,900 $230,000

430 ARROWHEAD TRAIL Well maintained 3 BR/1-1/2 BA. Established, desirable location. Family room/den, full basement, covered front porch, carport, large back deck, $134,900

2762 HWY 226 SOUTH COMMERCIAL LAND 502 ft road frontage on highly traveled 226S. Creek, water/sewer available. Rental house on $199,900

HUNT FAMIL F LY FARM GLENWOOD 35+/- acres spanning 1,490.72 ft road frontage on US 221 S. Additional road frontage on Old US 221, Hunt Lane & Mud Cut Loop. Property also includes a 5 BR/2 BA home, beautiful pasture land, $349,000

115 LAMAR STREET

2 BR, 1 BA home located close to Marion & in city limits. Features hardwood floors underneath carpet & beaded board under paneling, covered patio, 1-car carport, concrete drive & $49,900

1886 OLD LINVILLE ROAD North Cove area-lovely 3 BR, 2 BA home, w-full basement on 2+/- acres. Home features a nice open kitchen w/tile floor, large master BR & bath, additional room in the full basement. 6 acres additional adjoining acreage is available if desired. Possible owner financing w/ large down payment or $194,900

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or residential potential w/public water & sewer. Located directly
$79,900
190 DOGWOOD ACRES This 3 BR, 1 & 1/2 BA tri-level home conveniently located close to Marion. Home has recent updates including refinished hardwoods, new thermopane windows, heat $99,900 224 WATERSEDGE A DRIVE Custom-built 3 BR/3 BA home w/great water/ mountain views, double-screened decks, granite counter tops, finished basement & more. Home $699,000 470 DEEPWOODS DRIVE Home is 3 BR 2 1/2 BA, large LR, DR, nice kitchen, and office area. Full basement. Outside the home has a beautiful wrap around porch with the special addition of a $199,900 2000 SUGAR HILL ROAD Great Commercial possibilities w/2+/- acre site w/road frontage on Sugar Hill Road. Tract has approx 160 ft road frontage & is near I-40, Wal-Mart, new medical facility, YMCA, by-pass & Marion. $295,000. Available additional Sugar Hill Road frontage w/3 +/- acres can be purchased

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70 EBENEZER ROAD 2 homes for 1 price. 1st home is a 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA brick home w-new appliances & oil furnace & central air. The 2nd home is 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA vinyl sided home w-remodeled kitchen w-granite counter-tops & new appliances & ceramic tile. Owner finance possible w/ $185,000

3714 OLD LINVILLE ROAD-NORTH R COVE COMMUNITY 3 bedroom, 2 BA home located on 18.45+/- acres w-mountain views, spring fed creek/waterfalls and $199,900

143 BUTTONWOOD DRIVE

3 BR/2BA house on 4.01+/- acres w/additional 1 BR/1BA home on property for possible guest A must $170,000

502 EAST GLENVIEW STREET Custom-built 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA home on Mt. Ida. 12.35+/- acres yet within walking distance of downtown Marion. Over 3000 sq ft of living space including large KIT, T hardwood floors, GR, LR, $329,900

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY 1510 Old Hwy 221 South - formerly L & R Country Store - located in the heart of Glenwood across from Glenwood Elementary School. Convenience/ $159,000

59 ALVIS L HOLLAND DRIVE NEBO AREA 2 BR, 1 BA remodeled home on 1.23+/- acres. Remodeling includes: new KIT cabinets, BA, new metal roof & heat pump. Property includes partial fenced area, double & single carports & $64,900

19 DUNN TRAIL GRANDVIEW PEAKS COMMUNITY Beautiful 2 BR, 2 BA home in excellent move-in condition.Features nice floor plan w-open living/ DR/KIT area, BR on main level, 2nd level w/ loft, master BR & BA. SS appliances, hardwood & carpeted floors, ceramic tile, walk-in closet,
$149,500 $182,645

44 SEQUOYAH Y CIRCLE Gorgeous 3 BR, 3-1/2 BA custom log home w/ spectacular mountain views. 7.23+/- acre lot contains a large creek w/40 waterfall. Large GR $334,900

631 WORLEY ROAD Custom-built well-maintained home. Large LR w/vaulted P nice eat-in KIT w/oak ceilings, double-sided rock FP, cabinets. 3 BRs including a large master BR w/doubleclosets, a master BR w/jacuzzi tub, double-vanity & shower.Full basement, double-sized garage & building $249,900

NEW LISTING
4885 SUGAR HILL ROAD Private country brick home just minutes from town and I-40. Located on 3.4+/-beautiful acres of land, the home features 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, large living room with fireplace and in addition a large family room. Also features hardwood floor, heat pump, a double carport, 2 $110,500 714 HEARTWOOD DRIVE FOREST HEIGHTS Newly-constructed custom log home. 3 BR/3-1/2 BA. 2.94+/- acre lot. Massive stacked stone FP, P custom hickory cabinets, stacked stone island/bar, tile backsplash,,Tennessee T stone solid counter tops, copper sinks. Finished basement area: 1,140 sf w/ $299,900

409 WESTRIDGE DRIVE Montford Cove area-The Crossings-Awesome mountain/valley views and privacy in this 3 BR, 2 BA home on 3.03+/- acre lot.................................. $138,500

175 BLUE RIDGE STREET Nice completely remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with wrap around covered front porch, new metal roof, new heat pump, new kitchen cabinets, new windows & vinyl siding, hardwood floors and $59,900

6820 US HWY 70 EAST Close to Lake James. 2 BR, 1 BA home w/large LR & KIT, T recently refinished hardwoods, partial $68,900

301 North Main Street Marion 652-6455

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5 WHITE PINE LANE 300 MORGAN STREET

WORLD CLASS RESIDENCE 4 BR, 2-story in-town estate built in the 1930s but with very modern amenities, private, 4+ acres.

$529,000

390 FOREST HEIGHTS DR

WORLD CLASS RESIDENCE Magnificent f 4,000+ sq ft 5 BR in-town estate on 5.5+/- acres. Many amenites including indoor pool.

$375,000

169 MAR-TER-DAN RIDGE

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED T 3 BR, 2.5 Ba home on 5.52+/- acres with pond, studio, 2 extra garages, gorgeous landscaping!

$365,000

270 NORTH FOREST DRIVE

TOP OF THE WORLD 3 Br, 2.5 Ba custom log home in the North Cove area with dramatic views, bsmt, det. workshop

14901 HWY 221 NORTH

TIMING IS EVERYTHING 3 BR, 2 BA, Over 12 acres in highly desirable North Cove area. Rare opportunity, many amenities.

$325,000

$305,000

INCREDIBLE GOLF COURSE VIEWS Over 3,000 sq ft contemporary home, 3/3 with large den, bonus room, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, 40 ft treck deck, 20 X 20 Covered patio 3-yr old kitchen with cherry cabinetry and stainless appliances.

$290,000

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1818 HWY 70 WEST

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1306 ROCKHOUSE ROAD

TRANQUILITY 4 BR, 3 BA, approx 2,200 sq ft, 18+/- acres, additional adjoining land available.

38 DEEPWOODS DRIVE
STAN T DARD OF EXCELLENCE Estate on 3.4+/- private acres, 3 BR, 2.5 Ba, custom 1 level, spa room, heated pool, basement - Home Inspection report available

$289,000

$279,900

112 DOGWOOD LANE

SF & CUSTOM QUALITY 6+ BR custom-built in-town estate. 5,100+/heated sq ft, basement, garage, large lot, views.

$259,900

ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY 3 BR, 2 BA, 2.65 +/- acres, over 500 Buck Creek trout stream frontage, recent remodels making it in excellent condition, garage/ workshop/basement, detached 750+/- home also included.

$249,900

733 OLD GREENLEE RD

9.38+/- ACRES WITH RUSHING STREAM Completely redone move-in ready 2 BR home on beautiful 9.38+/- acres. A must see! Close in location.

$235,000

399 MONTEVISTA T AVE

TRADITIONAL CHARM 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Style, Charm and Class best describe this magnificent home! 2,600 sq ft of fine living space plus basement garage. a

$229,000

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490 REID STREET

REMODELED BRICK RANCH Hardwood, oak cabinets, tile baths, 4 BR, 3 BA, flat yard, creek.

$225,000

53 DOBSONS KNOB
NC MTN YEAR ROUND LIVING 4 Br, 3 Ba, 2500 SF+/-, built 2008 on beautiful 1 acre lot with tremendous mountain views and privacy

$224,000

4829 LANCASTER DRIVE

HOME WITH LOTS OF EXTRAS 3 BR, 4 BA 2.34+/- acres, lots of privacy, studio apartment, close to Lake James.

$224,000

80 B BUENA VISTA T RIDGE

CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOME 2 BR, 2 BA, like new, 2,050+/- sq ft, brick, gorgeous long range mountain views off f the back patio, garage.

$209,900

54 PRETTY CREEK TRAIL

LOG HOME, PRIVAC V Y, LAKE 3 BR, 3 BA, 196+/- acres, gated community, hardwoods, tile, covered front and side porch, log siding.

$199,900

552 HIDDEN SPRINGS DR

NC MOUNTAIN PRIVAC V Y 2 BR custom home at the top of the world with views, garage / workshop, 6.73+/- acres.

$199,500

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275 DOUBLE EAGLE DRIVE

FABULOUS LOG HOME 3 BR, 2 BA. Built in 2007, approx 1.700 sq ft, 2.59+/- acres, full basement with workshop and den.

$199,000

350 MOUNTAIN POINT DR

LOVELY CABIN 2 BR, 2.5 BA. Built 1997. Also comes with separate camping cabin, close to Lake James!

$195,000

1368 ROCKHOUSE ROAD

LANDS THAT A DREAMS ARE MADE OF 20 acres of pasture, 2 creeks, pond, barn, older 3/2 singlewide

$190,000

1011 EAST COURT ST

STUNNING Traditional 3 BR, 2 BA, built circa 1900 with extensive upgrades, approx 2,600 sq ft.

$188,500

135 MACKEY FARM DRIVE

ROOM TO ROAM Very updated, 2-story, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, formal and informal areas, excellent rear deck/patio with views.

$186,900

99 CANNON WOODS
COUNTRY SETTING 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2-story built 2005, 1+/- acre lot, immaculate landscaping, front porch.

$186,900

NEW LISTING
202 BLUERIDGE DRIVE N
168 WILDWOOD ACRES
MOUNTAINS VIEWS & REDUCED 4 Br, 2 Ba, open concept, views, 2 car garage, cul de sac, private

5914 HARMONY GROVE RD

LIKE NEW BUILT L IN 2008 3 BR, 2 BA, vinyl siding, hardwood flooring, gas fireplace, built 2008.

$184,900

$179,000

OWNER HAS INVESTED 250,000 Unfinished f home is dried-in & ready to start to finish. Golf Course front, exterior cedar siding. Dont miss this opportunity to live in Western NC! A REAL Bargain!!

$178,000

637 LAWING A ROAD

NEW HOME GATE A D COMMUNITY 2 BR, 2 BA. Rare hard-to-find new log home under construction! 1.35 +/- acres with trout pond in a gated community. Buy now and get in on the planning!!

$175,000

4433 US 70 EAST
EXCELLENT CURB APPEAL 5 BR, approx. 3,500 sq ft, 3.4+/- acres, many updates.

$174,900

390 HILLBILLY L ROAD

THE EXCEPTION TO THE EXCEPTION Private estate on 6+/- acres with views, excellent condition, many outdoor areas, built 1995.

$169,000

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NEW LISTING

EXPECT TO BE IMPRESSED 3 Br, 2 Ba, +/- 2300 SF, F immaculate remodel in the last few years

$154,900

77 TINA LANE

314 FOREST HILL DRIVE

PLEASANT GARDENS RANCH HOME 3 Bedrooms, great room with fireplace, full basement, private location in Pleasant Gardens

$149,500

38 MARLER ROAD
MINI FARM IN THE MAKING 3 Br, +/- 4.21 acres in mostly pasture, frontage on 2 state roads

$149,000

5976 HWY 226

BRICK RANCH WITH BASEMENT 3 BR, 2.5 Ba, 2000 SF, F 2 Acres, outbuildings

$137,000

95 MAXWELL DRIVE
HOME, ACREAGE, KENNEL, GARAGE 3 BR, 2 BA. 2+/- acres. Shows and feels like a brand new home!

$134,900

153 HOLLY L HILL DRIVE

LOVELY L BRICK RANCH 3 BR, 2 BA, many updates, in-town convenience!

$129,900

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

654 POWELL LOOP

HARD-TO-FIND FARM Farm with 11+/- acres, 3 BR, 2 BA house, approx 1,500 sq ft, 5-stall barn.

$129,900

8093 BUCK CREEK ROAD

BUCK CREEK UNIQUE FIND 2 Br, 2 Ba, Buck Creek in front and Pisgah National Forest in back, 2000 SF, F built 2003, 2 + acres

$129,000

89 LEACH STREET
CHARMING, MOVE-IN READY D HOME 3 BR, 1 BA, basement, heat pump, many updates.

$109,900

203 CALIFORNIA AVENUE

$99,900

55 VALE STREET
WONDERFUL BRICK HOME 2 Br, 2 Ba brick in town, over 1400 SF plus sunroom, many wonderful updates

$99,900

2501 US 70 EAST MORGANTON

FEELS LIKE HOME 2 BR, 1 BA, move-in ready vintage 1950s era home.

3 BR ranch with full unfinished f basement. Recently remodeled, excellent corner lot, carport, building, close to town and I-40.

$89,900

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

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NEW LISTING

247 D SOUTH GARDEN ST

DOWNTOWN CONDO 2 BR, excellent condition, lower level easy access, located behind Marion Post Offi f ce on Garden Street.

$89,500

379 PAXTON P CREEK ROAD

MOUNTAIN T CHALET 1.5-story, 3 BR chalet-style with full basement plus detached shop, location in excellent Pleasant Gardens area.

$85,000

661 STAT T E STREET

MOVE IN READY D 2 Br, +/- 900 SF, F excellent condition with new heat pump, siding, window, etc

$77,500

1535 BOSTIC STREET

NICE COUNTRY COTTAG T E 2 Br, recent updates, outbuilding, garage

$63,900

437 HILLCREST DRIVE

MOVE IN READY D DOLLHOUSE 2 Br, very extensive upgrades and remodeling, new appliances

$57,900

109 FIFTH C STREET

DARE TO COMPARE P 3+ Bedrooms, many updates including siding and windows, 2 story, detached garage/building

$52,500

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Mike Cinquanto
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BUSINESS: ......828-652-6455 FAX:

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Steve Jones
REALTOR

..............828-652-6042

301 North Main Street Marion, NC 28752

steve@SteveJonesSellsHomes.com

301 North Main Street r Marion, NC 28752

828 . 442 . 7204

LAND LISTINGS

Lot #25 Cascade Highlands 3 Acres .............. $37,500 46 Goodrum Drive 3 Acres ............................. $30,000 Realtor/Broker Lot #86 Black Lark Drive 2.05 Acres.............. $13,500 00 Lonon Avenue 0.43 Acres ......................... $29,900 Lot #31 Pleasant View Drive 1 Acre ............... $32,900 BUSINESS: ...... 828-652-6455 Lot #32 Grants Mountain 3.7 Acres ............... $41,900 FAX A : ............... 828-652-6042 Hwy 70 / Old Greenlee Road 18+/- Acres ....... $95,000

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January 2014

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Winterizing 101

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR YARD FOR WINTER

Changing seasons can be tough on a lawn. Always exposed to the elements, lawns can fare especially poorly upon the arrival of winter, a season known for its harsh and unforgiving weather. Even the most perfectly f at the hands of manicured lawn can suffer winter weather, causing homeowners to sit idly by and hope spring arrives that much sooner. But as punishing as winter weather can be on a lawn, homeowners are not without recourse. Much like homeowners can take steps to help their lawns survive sizzling summer heat waves during the warmer months of the year, they also can take steps to help their lawns make it through the often stormy weather synonymous with winter. * Dont procrastinate. Putting off f the process of winterizing a lawn can put that lawn in jeopardy. Lawns will turn dormant the closer you get to winter, and they may reject the nutrients found in fertilizer as a result. Those nutrients will prove valuable once spring weather returns, so start the winterization process in early fall so the lawn has sufcient time to absorb nutrients and strengthen itself for the seasons to come. trouble spots. Summer can be even * Treat T harder on a lawn than winter, especially for those lawns located in regions where heat waves and drought are common. In such instances, certain spots on the lawn seem to be hit harder than others, and those spots should get special attention when winterizing the lawn. Check the soils pH levels before fertilizing or applying any treatments. Such a test will reveal which spots need the most attention, and treating trouble spots now will make spring lawn care that much easier. * Aerate the property. Aerating can help a lawn recover after a long summer and help it survive the potentially harsh months that lie ahead. Aerating, which inv n olves puncturing the soil or removing cores of soil from the ground, can restore a lawn to health by improving its drainage and allowing more water and air to reach the roots of the grass. Aerating also makes it easier for nutrients to penetrate the soil, which encourages a healthier lawn over the long haul. Aerators can be purchased or rented, but homeowners uncomfortable with the process may want to enlist a professional to tackle the job. Parents of small children who spend lots of time in the yard may need to aerate their lawn more than most, as heavy lawn trafc compresses the soil, a potentially harmful process that can be reversed via aeration. * Take T steps to strengthen the roots. Aerating promotes stronger roots, but homeowners might also want to nd a winterizing product with potassium and phosphorous, both of which can strengthen roots. Different f types of lawns will respond differently f to certain winterizers, so discuss your options with a lawn care professional who can help you nd the right t for your property. * Remove debris from the lawn. Debris left on a lawn over the winter can prove very harmful. Piles of debris left scattered around a lawn can suffocate f the blades of grass, leading to long-term damage and a potentially unsightly lawn come the spring. In addition, piles of debris might make good homes for organisms that can damage the lawn. As fall moves into winter, periodically remove all debris, including leaves and branches fallen from trees. * Make the lawn off-limits f once the temperatures dip below freezing. A lawn should be off-limits f once the ground freezes. Stepping on grass that has frozen will leave noticeable footprints, and walking on frozen grass can kill the turf. When winter arrives, people should avoid using the lawn as a shortcut into and out of your home and stick to driveways and sidewalks instead.

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301 North Main Street Marion, NC 28752

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GIVE YOUR HOME AN

Renovations that take inventory of energy use and strive toward efciency have grown increasingly popular over the years. Homeowners fed up with high utility bills want to conserve costs, and there are a number of ways to revamp a home to be more energy efcient. The rst step in a home energy makeover is to nd out where your home is losing money. Certain municipal and environmental agencies offer f home assessments, during which they will do a complete walk-through of your home and highlight areas that can be improved. Private companies also perform energy audits on a home. They may be able to point out appliances, windows or landscaping issues that could be compromising the efciency of a home. These people may have a more intimate knowledge of insulation ratings and window efciency ratings than the average homeowner. In addition to having an energy audit on your home to save money on utility bills, a professional audit may make you eligible for tax incentives and rebates. That can mean even more savings and may even increase the value of your home. Until a thorough energy assessment can be made, there are some easy and relatively inexpensive xes any homeowner can undertake to help improve energy efciency. Clean air lters. Trapped T dust and debris in a lter makes furnaces and air conditioners work harder. Once lters are free from dust, air can blow more smoothly through the system. Plug leaks. Air leaks could be sucking energy out of your home and money out of your wallet. Once you nd any leaks, you can use weather stripping and caulking to seal up breaches and save energy and money. Invest in insulation. Install high-efciency insulation in attics and between walls to prevent energy loss and keep more warm or cool air in the home. A well-insulated house requires less heating and cooling to keep the temperature indoors stable, and that translates to less money spent on utilities. Swap out light bulbs. Switching bulbs from incandescent to more efcient LED or CFL bulbs can save money in the long run. By making a f few simple changes, homeowner can increase their energy savings around the house. Investing in an energy audit and makeover can pinpoint key areas that need improvement.

IMPROVE YOUR AIR QUALITY at HOME with ADVANCED V INSULATION A

renovation projects give us the perfect chance to upgrade all aspects of a homes interior, r including your home insulation. Wall insulation may not be as exciting as visible upgrades, but the latest products can single-handedly give you lower fuel costs with far improved air quality, y comfort and energy efciency. In demand right now, for example, is a user-friendly r method called Nudura RetroFit Insulation Technology, y a system for lling foundation walls, inner and outer walls, as well as at, or cathedral ceilings. This doit-yourself product is a shiplap system of expanded polystyrene (EPS), which allows large 4 X 8 foot sheets of foam to be installed without any gaps for air leakage. T Take a look in the home owner section of www.nudura.com. Made from recyclable material, it is easy to cut, easy to install, and the performance value is up to R-14. Drywall can then be attached directly to the embedded fastening strip allowing the electrical wiring to be easily run.
can hide and get into mischief. Con: Privacy is reduced in a home with few walls. Much in the way that an open oor plan enables children to be seen from every angle, it also enables you to be seen -- and all of your belongings as well. There's also no place to retreat to if you need a minute to collect when entertaining. yourself Y You're on display unless you retreat to the bathroom. Pro: Entertaining can be easier in a home with an open oor plan because hosts and hostesses are not separated from their guests or holed up in the kitchen the entire time. An open space enables everyone to mingle and conversations to ow. Con: Those who like to host events without showing guests all of their dirty dishes or secrets of the kitchen may dislike an open oor plan. Pro: Light can ow effectively through an open space, minimizing dark rooms and reducing the need to install more windows. Light in and of itself can help a home feel more spacious. y Con: While light can ow easily, so can sound. Noises through the house may be amplied. A student doing homework in the dining room may be disturbed by the television blaring in the family room. Talking T on the phone or even nding a quiet nook to read a book may be challenging. Pro: Open oor plans allow for more family time together in one space than a home with a more compartmentalized layout. Con: People who are collectors or who have a lot of furniture or accent items may nd that open oor plans do not work well with this type of design mantra. Pro: Because several rooms run into one another, color choices for walls and furnishings in a home with an open oor plan can be limited and cohesive, easier. making choices Con: On the ip side, those who want to incorporate different color schemes and eclectic styles may have difculty deciding on where to "end" rooms or how to co-mingle furniture.

Pros

of Open Floor Plans

& Cons
There are many supporters of the open oor plan, particularly those who entertain frequently or like to keep an eye on children throughout the house. Although open oor plans are touted, there are plenty of people who have neverbeen enamored with having all of their rooms owing into one. There also are some people who prefer a different style.

For those who are not fans of the open oor plan, blame the excess of the 1980s for their inception. In homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, rooms were compartmentalized and isolated for specic activities. During the 1980s, an era of "bigger is better," when entertaining was widely popular among homeowners, designers noticed that many preferred an homeowners open oor plan in which rooms merged into one another, creating the illusion of more space. These oor plans also enable people to be in separate rooms and still interact with one another across the space. A home's oor plan largely depends on the preference of the homeowner. There are many advantages to having an open oor plan versus one that is more compartmentalized. Here is a look at some of the pros and cons. Pro: Open oor plans can be safer for parents of young children. If the home opens up with the living spaces branching off from the kitchen, parents can keep an eye on children while the parents prepare dinner. It also eliminates the number of places that kids

Open oor plans have evolved to be the oor plan of choice in new homes and current home renovations. Turn T on a home renovation show, and you're likely to see eager homeowners knocking down walls to open the kitchen to the family room. Walls have become to homeowners. anathema

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CONCRETE VS. ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS

Many homes come with a driveway. Whether leading to a garage or not, the driveway is a conv n enient place to park one or more cars. If a driveway is in need of repair or replacement, owners often choose between asphalt or concrete. There are certain factors that come into play when making a decision. More often than not, cost is a main consideration and frequently the driving force behind any driveway decisions that are made. Until you realize all of the subtleties behind these materials, you may not be able to make an informed decision. Cost According to the Do It Yourself Y Web site, concrete can cost up to 45 percent more than asphalt to install generally. But if the price of crude oil is high, and crude oil is a component of asphalt composition, then the asphalt could be more expensive. The best way to compare prices is to get a f few estimates for each material. Depending on climate, both asphalt and concrete can be prone to cracking. In many cases, it is more expensive to mend cracks in a concrete driveway than in one made from asphalt. Weather compatibility W If you live in a very hot climate, you may want to choose a concrete driveway. Asphalt tends to get soft in the heat, which can contribute to grooves and dents in the surface. Whereas concrete driveways work better in warm climates than cold ones. Salt used on roadways can damage concrete, and coldweather shrinkage can lead to cracks in the concrete. Rate of repair Despite the cost, some people choose concrete driveways because they tend to have a longer life with less maintenance required. A concrete driveway can last as long as 50 years. Asphalt driveways can last around 30 years, but if theyre not properly maintained, may start deteriorating after just af few years. Thats because asphalt is petroleum-based and very elastic. If left to dry out without adequate sealing, the driveway can become brittle and start to wear away. Concrete driveways can be sealed to preserve their quality, but most people associate sealing with asphalt. This should be done every 5 years or so to prevent the breakdown of the oils in the asphalt. The rst application of sealant should be applied no sooner than 8 to 12 months after installation to allow the asphalt to properly cure. Asphalt that is ready for sealing will start to take on a grayish hue. Staining A light-colored concrete can be stained easily from uid leaks from the underside of a car or leaves. It may take powerwashing to remove the stain adequately. However, stains are much less visible on dark asphalt. But asphalt can do its own type of staining. The oils released from the asphalt can stick to the undersides of shoes and be carried indoors. If you dont remove your shoes upon entering, these oils may eventually discolor vinyl or tile oors or get imbedded into the carpeting. Variety V What you see is what you get with asphalt. There really are no decorative options -- its merely a simple and practical driveway material. On the other hand, concrete can be colored or stamped to provide designs and aesthetic appeal. If you desire a higher-end driveway, then concrete may be right for you. Both driveway materials will do what theyre supposed to -- providing a durable surface on which to park your car. If youre looking for low installation costs, then you may want to choose asphalt. For the utmost in durability, perhaps concrete is best.

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Hawkins Lumber Company now offers Storm System by California Paint.

The McDowell County Board of f Realtors and The McDowell News staff f wish everyone n a safe , happy, and d prosperous 2014!

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RUSTIC CABIN

Looking for that mountain home that offers a beautiful house, a gorgeous view, privacy & reminds you of a little bit of heaven? Well, this is the place! Overlooks the whole town of Spruce Pine, yet the location is not far from town & amenities. Pristine condition. Lovely stone FP on both main oor & fully nished basement which offers up a complete other apartment with a full kitchen with a walk-out for a rental or a family get away. 5 BRs on the upper portion & 4 BAs. Master has its own little screened porch for a lazy day. It also offers a large deck for entertaining. If interested, owners will sell the home as is with most of the furnishings at the same asking price. There are so many extras you have to view it to appreciate its value! REDUCED $415,000

LARKIN LANE SPRUCE PINE

368 HARMONY DRIVE NEBO

This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath mfg home in an established family-oriented neighborhood. Owner is leaving all appliances including the washer and dryer and all the window treatments. This is a un-pack and move right in home. It is near the interstate for easy commute. Home is very well cared for and has a large front deck situated on a .37 acre lot. Owner has landscaped the property with plants that come up each year that offers beauty with minimal labor! It has been reduced to $71,900 CREEK
Prestigious Cross Creek in Marion .75 acres.

444 LENTZ LANDING LAKE JAMES

Very large home on water with great views. Some repairs will be required but overall a very nice home. Home has two garages attached upstairs and down. Home has gas replace, each oor and a deck. Home is being auctioned off bidding starts 12/04/13 and ends 12/08/13. If not sold rst time, there will be another round of bidding. If you are seeking a large home with waterfront dont pass this buy! Must have proof of funds.

Unusual property! Could be a hunters cabin or you could x it up to be your special home. It is a log cabin, rustic now but offers views, and 5 acres of land. The land will have to be bush-hogged to see the value but it appears to be softly rolling. The 2nd oor is almost nished. The utilities have been cut so basically at this time there is no heat or water. There is a well and septic and the plans where they are at are available. It has a kitchen, living room and bedroom and a 1/2 bath on rst oor, 2 bedrooms and bath on 2nd. It could be that mountain home you have always wanted at a reasonable price. All this for $179,900 ALL OFFERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF FUNDS.

LITTLE SWITZERLAND

OLD FORT

A mfg. home in need of work to bring back its value. It is located on a private road with few other homes. It has 1.72 acres, mostly level. All offers must have proof of funds and sign a purchaser screening letter. It is a 3/2 and asking price is $29,999

LOTS FOR SALE

LAKEWOOD
Gated subdivision in Marion. 1.5 acres.

LINVILLE MTN SUBDIVISION

5 acres

REDUCED $37,000

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