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A Special Supplement to The McDowell News | Friday, February 27, 2015

HOMEFINDER

March 2015

The McDowell News

Homender
Index of Advertisers:
Realty Group 1.................................................................... 2, 3
Clear Creek Realty.................................................................. 4
The Marion Agency ................................................................ 4
Charlene Blevins Real Estate.................................................. 4
Allison & Silver ..................................................................... 4
6125 SUGAR
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Whitson Realty........................................................................ 5
Joanne Howle Realty ...................................................... 6, 7, 8
Clark Realty .......................................................................... 12
Alpha Realty ......................................................................... 12

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125 South Main Street Marion 652.3797

125 W. HENDERSON ST.

FORMER LAUGHRIDGE FURNITURE MAIN STORE BULDING.

7,512 SF BUILDING WITH GOOD PARKING

P
IN A HIGH
TRAFFIC COUNT LOCATION
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MARION
AGENCY

REALTORS

95 WEST HENDERSON STREET

..................................... $1,500/mo

TAMMY DOOLEY:

527-2107

FRANK DEAN:

442-1896

KATHY RABB:

442-6503

MIKE RABB:

442-6502

COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL WILDLIFE ROAD NEBO MOSTLY

L CLEARED. 11.5 ACRES...........$299,900

CRYSTAL BAKER:

442-0306

OLD WILDLIFE CLUB LOT 46 W/BOAT

A SLIP LAKE JAMES .................................................$159,900

STACY MCKINNEY:

442-0966

FOREST LAKE HEIGHTS LAKE JAMES LOT 3 .856 LAKE FRONT LOT IN MORGANS COVE........$145,000

SHARON TUCKER:

738-4002

KEN HOLLIFIELD:

724-3728

MARY JANE BOYD:

460-8044

WENDY BIANCHINI

442-1432

3 BR/1 BA in Glenwood
..................... $650/month

44 SOUTH GARDEN ST

82 SOUTH MAIN STREET

......................................... $800/mo

$79,900

RUTHERFORD ROAD COMMERCIAL SITE 3.5+/- ACRES .........................$599,900

652-8492

WEST HENDERSON
1.36 +- AC CLEARED

74 SOUTH MAIN STREET

......................................... $800/mo

COMMERCIAL

LEE SISK:

FOR RENT

$495,000

828-442-0034
cindyledbetter@gmail.com
cind
yledbetter@gmail.com

724-3728

COMMERCIAL

44 SOUTH GARDEN STREET

......................................... $550/mo

Broker/
ker/Realtor
Prop
Pr
operty Manag
Mana em
ement

NANCY HOLLIFIELD:

$259,900

COMMERCIAL
FOR LEASE

Cind
Cindy
dy J. Ledbetter
better

THE

RESIDENTIAL
RENTALS
CALL TAMMY
828.527.2107

GRAND OAKS SUBDIVISION LOTS 1-14 GATED,

A
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES,
GRAVEL
A
ROAD .......................................................................... REDUCED TO $229,000
80 SOUTH MAIN STREET ................................................................................. $499,900
31 MEDICAL COURT/ DUPLEX MEDICAL OFFICE ........................ REDUCED TO $250,000

LAND

GRANDVIEW PEAKS LOT 184 2.75 ACRES. VERY GENTLY

L SLOPING. EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS.....$89,900
BUCK CREEK SUBDIVISION

BROWNS CROSSING

LOTS 1-5 ...$20,000 EA

LOT 6...$50,000

1969 AIRPORT ROAD 3.04 ACRES GENTLY

L SLOPING BUILDING SITE FOR SINGLE RESIDENCE W/
RESTRICTIONS - EXCELLENT LOCATION!
A
............................................................................................. $39,900
MARION LAKE CLUB LOT C GOLF-VIEW, CREEK.............................................................................$35,900
HIDDEN LAKE COMMUNITY THINKING OF BUILDING? FOUR BEAUTIFUL RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR SALE; 1.6 TO
2.5 ACRES WITH GREAT
A VIEWS! MUST SEE! ..........................................................FROM $29,900 TO $33,900
MARION LAKE CLUB LAST 4 LOTS IN LAKE CLUB HEIGHTS GOLF COURSE ACCESS .............$30,000 EACH
163 KENWOOD COURT FOREST HTS SD GENTLY
L SLOPING 2.61 ACRES. GOOD BUILDING LOT IN
RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT.................................................................................................................$26,500
RESIDENTIAL LOTS OFF PATTON
A
VALLEY DRIVE .75 - 1.5 ACRES ............................. $13,000 TO $25,000
OAKWOOD FOREST LOT 6-E 1.19 +/- ACRES ..................................................................................$21,900
RIDGEVIEW DR LOT 9 0.7+/-ACRE W/ WELL & SEPTIC..................................................................$15,000
RIDGEVIEW DR LOT 8 0.67+/-ACRE W/ WELL & SEPTIC................................................................$15,000
DEER CROSSING DRIVE LOT 2 1 ACRE LOT W/ EXCELLENT LONG RANGE VIEWS & BUILT
L FOUNDATION
A
...$14,000
DEER CROSSING DRIVE LOT 3 .91 AC W. EXCELLENT LONG RANGE VIEWS ..................................$10,000
DEER RIDGE TRAIL 1.01 ACRE LOT IN OCONEE FALLS W/RESTRICTIONS.................................$9,700

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March 2015

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

215 SHOAL CREEK TRAIL

3 BR/2 BA with separate 2 car plus garage in Beautiful
Hidden Lake. 2+ acre lot. Split oor plan; Laundry room;
walk-in closet in master; HW oors; large rooms; front
covered porch; rear porch; paved driveway; cement
walkways; Appliances and much more!

125 South Main Street Marion

652-3797 realtygroup1.com

1020 PINNACLE CHURCH ROAD

4 BR; 4 BA Beautiful log home w/ Great Room w/FP; Fantastic
Kitchen w/maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances;
Finished Basement; detached garages/carports; Workshop; 8.36
acres.

40 SOMERSET PLACE
$

539,900

309,900

NEW LISTING

581 RUTHERFORD ROAD

30 GLENVIEW STREET

2 Story Brick home w/ HW oors, beautiful staircase; 4

BR/1.5 BA; some replacement windows; unnished Bsmt;
carport; Great Backyard! Convenient location!

Location is the word! Close to downtown. 2 BD/2 BA Brick

Rancher; HW oors; Carport; LR & Den w/ FPs! Nice
Backyard

$159,900

$249,900

2-story Brick home in great location! Formal LR & DR; Den; 3 BR;
Laundry; 2.5 BA; upstairs Bonus Room; Full Basement w/Family Room,
storage! 2-car attached garage; large level yard.

$94,900

446 FLEMING AVENUE

60 ZION HILL ROAD

Lovely brick 3 BR/2 BA home. LR w/gas FP; Kitchen/Breakfast w/

slate tile; large master BR & BA w/Jacuzzi tub; attached & detached
garages; replacement windows; oored attic; patio; new roof. Great
location!

Awesome 5 BR; 3 BA home; LR; Formal DR; Large Kitchen w/

A
breakfast nook; Den; Study; Sun Room; 1-car garage on 1+/- acres;
outdoor storage unit and workshop.

SALE PENDING!

SALE PENDING!

245,000

229,900

37 WHISPERING RIDGE DRIVE

303 SMITH HILL ROAD

53 GENEVA
V DRIVE

57 GENEVA
V DRIVE

Low-maintenance exterior townhome on one level w/2 BR / 2 BA,

HW oors, LR w/gas log FP,
P screened porch; 2-car garage, basement
storage, good location!

3 BR/1 BA w/replacement windows on 22.5 acres; conveniently

located; unrestricted; mostly wooded; some land currently suitable
for farming, horses or additional building sites.

2 BR mountain cabin w/large LR; Kitchen w/pecan cabinets; spacious

Sleeping Loft; covered front porch overlooks trout pond; frontage on Big
Buck Creek; adjoining access to Pisgah National Forest; 2.75+/- acres.

Creekside 2 BR/1 BA cabin w/metal roof; 2 outside storage buildings;

4.75 acres w/creek adjoining Pisgah National Forest; nice location
for craftsmen or artisans to make & sell wares.

174,900

144,900

149 WEST POPLAR ROAD

251 REID STREET

3 BR, 1 BA home w/vinyl siding in good location in PG,

LR, DR, Kitchen, screened porch, covered front porch,
storage building,1 acre.

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.

112,500

111,500

139,900

MACEDONIA CHURCH LOOP

Brick 3 BR/1 BA home; remodeled (including Kitchen
w/appliances); LR w/FP; replacement windows; HP;
newer roof; full basement; mobile home hook-up;
1.56 acres.

89,900

120,000

158 WHISPERING PINES DRIVE

231 WEST WOOD CHATEAU

A

2 BR/2BA Townhome in good location. Open oor plan;

Kitchen w/appliances; HP; high crawl space; covered
front porch; deck w/awning; large lot.

Remodeled 2 BR/1.5 BA Lakeside Condo; new HP,

P
paint, carpet, blinds & appliances (including stacked
W/D). Great location!

89,900

69,900

COMMERCIAL
FOR SALE OR LEASE

89A WESTWOOD CHATEAU

A

181 GROVE STREET

30 WOODY STREET

2 BR/1.5 BA upstairs unit Townhome w/open Living &

Dining; covered front porch; common area w/laundry
facilities.

Close to town! 2 BR/1 BA; eat-in Kitchen; LR; enclosed

back porch/laundry; partial basement; covered porch;
partially fenced yard; storage building.

Older 3 BR home in need of TLC; Also, mobile home

in poor condition; 5 acres mostly wooded; located
outside city limits; Cash Buyers Only!

58,850

54,900

29,900

159 WEST HENDERSON STREET

High trafc count location. 5 ofce spaces
w/parking.

58,850

Also offered is adjoining 3,240+/- SQ FT

warehouse space w/covered loading dock.

79,900

both for $138,750

44 DEPOT STREET
18,485+/- SQ FT of showroom/
warehouse space in historic
district of downtown Marion.
Many potential commercial/
retail possibilities.

199,900

REDUCED!

2245 RUTHERFORD ROAD

Highly visivble commercial site w/
excellent parking. Approx. 1,962+/SQ FT w/handicap facilities in place.
Very close to 221/226 Bypass.
Great retail or ofce potential!

174,900

45 DEPOT STREET
22,717+/- SQ FT of showroom/
warehouse space in downtown
historic district. Newer roof &
replacement windows. Freight
elevator.r Many potential uses.

259,900

HOMEFINDER

March 2015

The McDowell News

MCDOWELL COUNTYS

BEST EXCLUSIVE BUYER AGENCY!

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$14 ,900
$145,900

Wanda Wilson

3 BR/2BA
2BA log hom
home in Bills Creek
Cree Area
rea.
Gated Community
mm uni . HOA. 2.09 acres.
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$199,900
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This iis a year for a New Beginning...

CALL ME TODAY TO MAKE
THOSE DREAMS OF OWNING A HOME
A REALITY!

12 years Experience as a Licensed

Real Estate Broker

Mt Nebo Mobile Home Park

Old Hwy10, Nebo. Close to Lake James. 7.30
acres & potential to add more sites. $84,900
Additional 7 acres adjoining property available.

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118
18 Sweet
weet Briar Road
ad S Lak
Lake Lure

AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY,

NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS.

Realtor /Owner

828-442-0034
28-442-0034
cindyledbetter@gmail.com
dyledbetter@gmail.com

6125 Sugar
61
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8 Hick
83
Hickory Hills Mario
arion
3 BR/2
R/2 BA, App
Appliances Include
cluded.

Services include (but not limited to) the

following:
1) Research properties available to meet your
requirements.
2) Schedule showings on homes of your
choice NO MATTER
A
WHICH FIRM
THEY ARE LISTED WITH!
3) Prepare contracts and documents for you.
4) Work
W
with Inspectors, Lenders, Appraisers
and Attorneys on your behalf.
5) Explaining the contracts so you know
what you are signing and your options as a
Buyer during the home buying process.

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Clear Creek Realty will work on your

behalf to help you get through the home buying
experience step-by-step from the beginning of
looking at properties to the closing table.

MARION
AGENCY
RE

NEED A BUYERS AGENT TO REPRESENT

YOUR INTEREST WHILE PURCHASING
PROPERTY LISTED WITH OTHER FIRMS
AT NO COST TO YOU AS A BUYER?

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indy J.
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Ledbette

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I have renters
...need properties!
Call Cindy
to manage your rentals!!

605
05 Ned
N d Mc
McGimsey R
Road
oa Nebo

94 Alaba
abama Avenue
ue Ma
Marion

1 acre w/additional
w/add ional acreage ava
available
ble.
Stream. Completely
Stre
letely remo
emodeled (1995).
95).
$ 4,000
2 BR/
BR/2 BA SW.
W $54,000

Newly updated
upd ted.. 3 BR/1 BA.
A Into
In wn.
Hardwood floors
floor . Excel
xcellent condition.
ion.
$70,900
Motivated Seller!
Mot
ler! $70,90

683 Hwy 221 South

6831
outh Marion

Lots & Acreage at

Hidden Lake,
The Meadows
& Haven Heights!

FOR SALE:

Brickk home
ho inn Glenwood, 8.6
8 6 acress,
no restrictio
ictions, full basement,
$239,000
3 BR
BR/1-1/2 BA
BA. $239,0

STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE

Climate controlled units, various sizes & prices.

Call 828-442-0034 for details!

Call US FIRST if
you want to
BUY or SELL!

ALLISON
ALL
ALLISO
N & SIL
SILVER
Lre al e s tate group

charlene blevins

Local & regional

MLS coverage

REAL ESTATE

Homes & Land in the NC

N Mountains & Foothills

A LLI S O N & S I LV ER
real estate group

65 GREENWOOD DRIVE

29B W Henderson St, Suite 1 Contact:

Marion, NC 28752
Rhonda Silver, Realtor/Broker
rhondarealestate@yahoo.com 828-442-8585

See www.rhondasilver1.point2agent.com for more listings.

107 GILBERT STREET

812 HIDDEN VIEW LOOP

kitchen ,
the living
hardwood
yard/patio

3 BR/3-1/2 BA. Amazing interior with great back yard; decks;

outbuilding; 2-car garage; fruit
trees on property. Glenwood
School District; Must see to
appreciate!

2 BR/2 BA. Convenient to Marion

bypass & hospital. Wormy
chestnut walls in LR & stairwell.
Built-ins surround FP.
P Massive,
large LR & DR. Basement. Drivein garage.

$109,900 MLS 15876

$225,000 MLS 15780

$150,000 MLS 15554

3 BR/3 BA. Conveniently located in Pleasant Gardens Community. HW

& tile oors, 2014 new architectural 35-year shingles, large sunroom
leads to back deck & patio w/re pit, den w/rock gas-burning FP,
P granite
countertops, new paint in LR, LIT & BAs, new cabinets w/xtures in
BAs. Includes private master balcony & both Den& Master BR offer 3/4
cherry wood walls. Owner/Broker. $235,900 MLS 15731

714 ARROWHEAD

187 MACEY DRIVE

133 SUNNY ACRES

414 MUDDY CREEK

NEW
LISTING

charleneblevins.com 828-527-2307

REDUCED!

Ive sold most of my home listings this year - let me sell yours!

Land

Chunns Cove Rd., Asheville

Huge house w/lots of possibilities
but needs
a little love.
Under
contract
4 /4, 3-car garage, pool, extra
lot. In county but just minutes to downtown Asheville.

303 Knollwood Dr. - in desirable Hankins neighborhood, 3/3, double lot. Solid
contract
Built!Under
Huge boat
garage. Full
bsmt. Privacy! Updated kitchen, whole house wood stove.
Superior home! $198,700

121.4 acres in Crooked Creek

adjoining 700+ac. of Nature
Conservancy then Natl Forest.
Stunning land. Several creeks.
Big game, paradise! $607,000.

11 Acres near Fish Hatchery,

Hankins, adjoins National Forest, beautiful private home site,
gentlemans farm, or developable per restrictions. $199,000
8.5 Acres +/- on Fairview Rd.
No restrictions. Residential or
commercial, lays well, easy
build & access. 435 road frontage, so many possibilities here.
Minutes from I-40, town, 15
minutes to the lake. $76,500.

3 BD/2 BA, eat-in

hardwood oors in
area. Rock ooring,
panels, hearth. Back
grilling, picnicking.

Katy Creek: small gated community

t - views, creeks, paved roads
& underground utilities; Call for
a tour! Lot 9: 4.37 ac., Frontage
on Muddy Creek. $43,700; Lot
10: Ready to build: driveway,
well & septic in, graded house site.
& creekside playground! 2.48
acres, $56,000. Lot 11: 3-acre
lot bordered by Muddy & Katy
t
Creeks. $43,000. Lot 14 - Almost 3 acres with 300+ft
f Muddy
Creek frontage, gorgeous views,
privacy,
y easy slope, $38,500.
Grants Mountain Lot 12 - 12+
acres - well in, killer view,$45k a STEAL! Lot 26 - $21000!
Must see. Lot 67 - 6 ac., driveway in, house site graded & level,
perked. Private lot, $55,500

Rhonda Silver

865 OLD NEAL ROAD

REDUCED!

REDUCED

Back yard w/patio area. Eat-in

KIT, LR w/HW oors, master
BR w/1/2 BA. Updates include
paint, carpet & xtures. Partial
nished basement w/bonus
area & laundry room

$112,000

MLS

Nice level lot. Numerous

upgrades & improvements.
Large Walk In-Closets, Jacuzzi
Tub, Gas Log FP,
P Large Laundry Room & Study. Storage
Building.

$125,900

15408

SOLD &
PENDING
R11364

MLS

R14316

MLS

R11541

MLS

R15545

MLS

R13366

MLS

R14557

MLS

R14187

MLS

R15025

MLS

14814

DOWNTOWN MARION

REDUCED

Traditional brick ranch. 4 BR/

2 BA. Original HW oor. Nice
neighborhood. Pool/patio area.
Den w/wood heat source. New
roof within last 3 years.

Brick ranch. 1769 SQ FT. KIT

& BA partially remodeled.
Garage converted into large
LR. Partially nished basement
& ue FP.
P

$99,900

$119,900

MLS13927

River Birch Development

Old Fort
*Lot sizes
.94 to 6.239 acres
*$19,000 to $59,000
*underground utilities
*MINUTES to Asheville / Black Mtn.

MLS

15243

Commercial Building! available for rent hourly daily, weekly

- call for rates includes utilities.
Perfect for photography sessions, birthdays, graduations,
reunions, music sessions, reunions, business meetings.

LAND
BLACK FOREST - MCDOWELL COUNTY
3.8 ACRES ...MLS 10007 ....$99,900
BUILDING LOT CROSS CREEK SUBDIVISION
<1 ACRE...MLS 12507.....$35,000
OAKWOOD FOREST <1 ACRE...MLS 12555.....$15,000
OAKS PARK
P
ROAD 2 ACRES...MLS 14335.....$24,200
FOREST LAKE HEIGHTS
<1 ACRE...MLS 15471.....$119,900

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DENNIS J. WHITSON

South of I-40 at 3800 Sugar Hill Road

738-3540
1-800-731-3540

www.WhitsonRealty.com

108 CROSSINGS DRIVE SOUTH

mONtFORd cOve aRea
Large custom oak log cabin. 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA. Built
to be energy efficient. Floor plan allows for main
level living if desired with master BR & BA, great
room, laundry & kitchen on main floor, cherry floors,
whole-house generator, large deck, screened-in gazebo.
1.66+/- acre lot w/flowing creek. 25 x 40 garage

March 2015

2196 RutheRFORd ROad

Great location near 221/226 Bypass & I-40. 3 BR, 2
BA brick home w-full unfinished basement, w-detached
double garage. An additional 816 sf building that has
been used as an office allowing for additional private or

GREAT
A COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL commercial potential in this 17.669 +/- acre tract of land
that joins the I-40 Eastbound on ramp & Ashworth
Road This property lays well, is very visible from I-40

$229,900

$795,000

REDUCED!

364 SHADOW DRIVE

GLENWOOD AREA
Short Sale Lovely 2-story log cabin w/full basement
on 4.93+/- acres. Great opportunity to own your own
mini-farm. 5 BR, 3-1/2 BA w/open wood beam
ceilings, large KIT, separate DR, LR w/FP,
P covered
front porch, large back deck, nicely landscaped
yard & play area. Full basement, large 2-car garage,
large barn w/concrete floors, water & electricity,

$329,000

926 NaNNeytOWN ROad UNION MILLS

Spectacular views surround this unique 38.9+/- acre tract. This farm has a
large 2 BR, 2 BA house w/sunroom that could be used as a 3RD BR, partial
basement. Also on the property is detached 2-car garage, detached storage building w/kitchen for additional living space & 1-car carport, 2 more
detached carports, an adorable 12 x 12 playhouse. Property has large barn
$595,000

502 EAST GLENVIEW STREET

Awesome mountain views add to this custom-built 3
BR, 2-1/2 BA home on Mt Ida. Privacy is added by the
end-of-road location & 12.35+/- acres yet within walking distance of downtown Marion. Home features over
3,000 SQ FT of living space including large KIT w/custom
cabinets, HW floors, GR, LR, formal DR, sunroom, finished rec room, workshop in basement & 2-car garage.

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 for $395,000. Acreage ranging

710 VETERANS DRIVE

DESIRABLE WEST MARION AREA
3 BR, 1 BA brick home w/full basement, carport, nice
$74,000

$274,900
WildFlOWeR Way
a
GLENWOOD AREA
THE VIEWS AT WOODLAND HILLS
Gated. Custom-built log cabin w/mountain views featuring 4 BR, 3 BA,full basement, wrap-aroundcovered
$319,900

NEW LISTING!

COMMERCIAL
5042 OLD GREENLEE ROAD
PleaSaNt GaRdeN / Old FORt aRea
2 BR, 1 BA home w/updates including wiring,
paint, well pump, great covered front porch & more
$56,500

542 STAT
T E STREET
Convenient near town living. 3 bedroom, 1 bath house
w-replacement windows, knotty pine & sheetrock walls,
heat pump, formal dining room, screened deck, garage.
You can enjoy your evenings on your deck, your yard
$74,900

$329,900

RESERVOIR ROAD
Convenient near town living in this 4 BR, 1 BA brick
home w-partial basement. Replacement windows, newer
heat pump, electrical, water heater, laminate floors &
$69,900

16 WEST LAUREL RIDGE DRIVE

Gated Cascade Highlands in the Nebo area. 3 BR, 4 BA,
vinyl siding, cedar shake stone home.Main level has 2
BR, 2 BA, KIT/DR/LR, utility room. 2ND story has BR, BA,
loft study. Basement currently used as 4TH BR, BA, den,

2120 RutheRFORd ROad

GREAT
A HIGH VISABILITY LOCATION-One
A
building has
approx. 2496 sf w-2 BA, reception area & additional
rooms. The building also has 819 sf of storage along
w- an outbuilding. The 2nd building is a large garage
building that is heated & has a bathroom. 13,998 sf
of asphalt parking allowing the perfect place for a
business. The property contains 3+/- acres with ample
$299,900

1048 DEACON DRIVE

NEBO/MARION AREA
One-level living in this 3 BR, 2 BA brick/aluminum
home on 1.14+/- acres. LR, den, FP,
P newer roof, 2

190 DOGWOOD ACRES

3 BR, 1 & 1/2 BA tri-level home conveniently located
close to Marion. Recent updates include refinished
HWs, new thermopane windows, heat pump, roof

$89,900

$99,900

$99,900

together.............................................................................................. $5,900 each.

SOLD

$120,000

25 HIDDEN VIEW LOOP

PLEASANT GARDENS AREA
3 BR, 2 BA. 2.54+/- acres. NEW ROOF. Privacy, convenient location, nice front/side yard w/fenced area,

$119,900

$128,500

150 SIXTH STREET

4 BR, 1 BA home has updates including windows,
electric, HP & more. Nice covered front porch for you to
84,900

1610 Bethlehem Rd Old FORt

Mountain views from this 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on a
.63+/- acre lot.Vaulted ceiling, kitchen w/island, newer
pump-pressure tank, outbuilding. Convenient to Old
$79,900

$199,500

446 HIDDEN SPRINGS DRIVE

NORTH COVE AREA
Abundant wildlife & year-round views surround this
2 BR, 1 BA home on 1.76+/- acres close to Blue
Ridge Parkway. Offers skiing & all the other activities that Western North Carolina while being convenient to Marion & Lake James. Upstairs has KIT,

BEAVER
A
CREEK ROAD
GLENWOOD AREA
ShortSaleCountrysettingw/creek/branch.4BR,2BAon

259 deNNy BeaN ROad Old FORt

20+/- acre tract w/privacy, long range mountain views,
ridge top w/360 views, creek, convenient to I-40. Cabin
on property considered to have minimum contributing

Hidden View Loop - Pleasant Gardens area-2.25+/- acre lot...................$12,500

180 Hidden Veiw Loop .........

SOLD

Chestnut Oak Forest - Lot 40-graded .82+/- acre lot w-well & septic installed, ready
to go. Owner Financing possible. Owner/broker ..........................................$24,900

432 Landis Road ..................

SOLD

Lot 12 Cobblestone Drive - Lake James area.........................................$15,900

70 Ridge Street ....................

SOLD
UNDER CONTRACT

Grandview Peaks - Lot 88 Adirondack Trail-4.18+/- acre lot just waiting for your log
cabin ...........................................................................................................$44,500
$29,900
$33,900

$12,900
Lot 13 - TTyler Woods - HANKINS RD - 1 +/- acre lot ..................................$19,900
Harmony EstateS LOTS available for doublewides, modulars or site-built
homes. Community water/sewer. Owner/Broker. Owner financing available.
Starting at.................................................................................................$19,900
Pleasant Gardens Area
1+/- acre tract has commercial and/or residential potential w/public water & sewer.
Located directly across from Pleasant Gardens Elementary. Owner/Broker...$79,900
Autumn View Estates Dysartsville Area
Great views!
$30,000 - $39,900

ESTATES
A
lOt 31 .95+/- acRe
Lot w/road frontage on Pheasant Trail &
Pleasant View Dr...$19,500
lOt 10 .76+/- acRe
Graded corner lot w/great views.
Owner/Broker...$29,500
lOt 32 1.19+/- acRe
$24,900

Carla Tompkins
803-4125

Mike Cinquanto
442-2537

Wayne Wicker
442-4303

Patti Wood
925-1441

Diane McKinney
442-6474

Bryan Wilson
442-3807

Joanne Howle
442-6943

Ken Gaddis
803-3346

Joan McGuire
442-3481

Teresa Sigmon
442-5094

March 2015

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for Voting us
Best of McDowell!

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Owner
442-7204

301 North Main Street

Marion

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Personalized Service

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NEW
LISTING
56 EAST GLENVIEW ST
300 WATERGL
A
LYN WAY
A
Lake James 3 BR, 3 BA, +/- 3000 SF on
two levels, great room, downstairs den
with separate kitchen area, bonus room,
easy steps down to Lake James

342 DEEPWOODS DRIVE

CUSTOM & LIKE NEW LOG HOME

3 BR, 3.5 BA log home living on 3 levels,
approx 2,675 sq ft of living space plus
shop/garage, wrap deck w/outdoor FP.
P

IMPRESSIVE TRADITIONAL HOME

4 Br, 2.5 Ba, 3000+/- SF,
F hardwood floors,
tile, fresh paint, privacy, pool & outdoor
retreat area

$309,900

$284,900

$269,900

PRIVAT
V E ESTAT
T E ON 13+/- ACRES
5 BR, 2+ BA contemporary floor plan w/
views toward Marion in the valley, set on
a very private 13+/- acres just outside the
city.
Online at www.56EastGlenvie
n wStreet.com

379 HUSKINS BRANCH RD

20 BROCK DRIVE

LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN

T
VIEWS
3 BR, 2 BA, 1.5 story home w/full
basement, detached carport & storage,
pool, 5+/- acres.

POST & BEAM CABIN

3.58+/- acres, hardwood, tile, barn, 3 outbuildings, fenced

43 HEMLOCK HILLS EST DR

12121 MONTFORD COVE RD

QUIET COUNTRY LIVING ON 4 ACRES
3 BR, 2 BA, 2,285+/- sq ft, brick!

$269,900

$239,000

REDUCED

1450 AIRPORT ROAD

$236,500

BRICK HOME ESTAT

T E
4 BR, 3 BA, 2,600+/- sq ft, basement.
Online at www.1450airportroad.com

85 TRELLIS DRIVE

53 DOBSONS KNOB

CUSTOM BUILT
L LOG HOME
2 Br, 2 Ba home in private setting, full
basement, double garage.

NC MOUNTAIN
T
YEAR ROUND LIVING
4 BR, 3 BA, 2,500+/- sq ft, built 2008,
on beautiful 1 acre lot with tremendous
mountain views & privacy.
y

PLEASANT GARDENS RANCH

3 BR, 2 BA ranch, full basement, large
lot.

$219,000

RANCH IN PLEASANT GARDENS

3 BR, 2 BA, 1.9+/- acres, beautiful views,
attached garage & detached garage/shop.

200 PLEASANT VIEW DR

350 MOUNTAIN POINT DR

33 LAUREL LANE

135 MACKEY FARM DRIVE

HOME LOOKING FOR FAMILY

L TO
EAT
A CEREAL WITH
3 BR, 2 BA, too many upgrades to list

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

PRIVAT
V E LOG HOME WITH VIEWS
2 Br, 1.5 Ba, approx 2200 SF

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

NEW
LISTING

NEW
LISTING

REDUCED

$229,900

$219,900

93 HEMLOCK HILLS
ESTAT
T ES DRIVE

$217,000

HOMEFINDER

$469,900

963 NATHAN
A
MCDANIEL PKWY

$216,500

NEW
LISTING

1515 AIRPORT ROAD

$209,900

CLASSIC CHARM & INVITING

3 BR, 2 BA, 1.5 story farm style home
w/2600+/- sq ft plus detached garage, on
2+/- acres.
Online at www.1515AirportRoad.com

584 RUTHERFORD ROAD

$179,000

BRICK RANCH WITH BASEMENT

3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1,600+/- sq ft plus
unfinished
f
basement, 2.68+/- acres.

175,482

IN-TOWN BRICK
4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2,138+/- sq ft, basement.

$184,900

4554 HARMONY GROVE RD

19 DUNN TRAIL

BRICK RANCH ON ACREAGE

3 BR, 2 Ba, +/- 1700 SF plus basement,
close to I40

LIKE NEW LOG HOME

2 BR, 2 Ba, 1.5 story, wrap deck, gated
subdivision, +/- 1350 SF

$159,900

$159,900

NEW
LISTING

138 LOCUST COVE ROAD

25 CLAREMONT AVENUE

130 DEER RUN #17

PLEASANT GARDENS RANCH HOME

3 BR, great room w/FP,
P full basement,
private location.

MOUNTAIN
T
CHALET
3 BR, 1.5 BA, approx 1,600 sq ft, 13+/acres.

IN-TOWN CURB APPEAL

4 BR, 2 BA, 1-1/2-story brick w/basement,
detached garage/shop, huge grassed lot.
Online at www.25ClaremontAve
A nue.com

TOWN
O
HOME 2 BR, 2 Ba, large
r town
home in Deer Run, double garage,
a
screened
porch, great room, utility room storage

REDUCED

REDUCED

$139,900

$139,000

843 MUD CUT LOOP

2762 HWY 226 SOUTH

LOCATED
A
IN GLENWOOD
3 BR, 2 BA, 1,500+/- sq ft, built
2007, oversized 2-car garage, excellent
condition.

RESIDENTIAL OR
COMMERCIAL POSSIBILITIES
3 BR, 1 BA, 2.04+/- acres w/500 foot road
frontage.

$159,500

$149,900

8199 HWY 221 NORTH

$129,500

$127,000

NORTH COVE LOCATION

A
Brick Ranch, 3 BR, 2 BA, basement.

3041 PAW
A PAWS
A
PORCH DR
MORGANTON

$119,900

ELEGANT, YET COMFORTABLE

4 BR, 2 BA, open floor plan w/ADA
accessible ramp.

626 LUKES LOOP

3 BEDROOM LOW MAINTENANCE

3 BR, 2 BA, approx 1,728 sq ft.

IN TOWN LOCATION
A
3 BR, 1 BA, 1,450+/- sq ft, basement,
corner lot.

VERY NICE DOUBLEWIDE

4 BR, 2 BA, approx 2052 SF,
F recent price
reduction

511 EAST COURT STREET

44 MORRIS AVE

$110,000

269 HILLTOP
L
DRIVE

125 MAUNEY AVENUE

89 LEACH STREET

NICE BRICK RANCH IN OLD FORT

3 BR, 2 BA, 1-story brick ranch close to
I-40.

CHARMING, MOVE-IN READY HOME

3 BR, 1 BA, basement, heat pump, many
updates.

$89,900

$99,900

BRICK RANCH
3 BR, 2 Ba, +/- 1200 SF,
F full basement

$89,000

NEW
LISTING

990 HOPEWELL ROAD

$82,500

$78,000

101 VIRGINIA AVENUE

292 HARMONY DRIVE

$74,900

$70,000

3 BR 2 BA
3 Br, 2 Ba, convenient in town location,
many upgrades

3 BR, 1.5 BA ranch, brick siding, nice

landscaping, covered back deck, storage
shed.

MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE

A
3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Carport, well
maintained manufactured
f
home

2 HOMES
Main house is a brick 2 bedroom, second
house is a smaller 1 bedroom, convenient
in town location

84 SOUTH MADISON

497 EAST COURT STREET

1535 BOSTIC STREET

119 LONG STREET

89 KATHY
A
STREET

3 BR 2 BA
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1.5 story with basement and detached garage

BRICK FIXER UPPER

3 BR 1 BA, good floor plan

NICE IN TOWN LOCATION

A
2 BR, 1 BA, +/- 828 SF

$83,000

BRICK RANCH
3 BR, 1 Ba, +/- 1100 SF

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699 STAT
T E STREET

$115,000

$179,900

EXCELLENT ESTAT
T E
Much space in this 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-story
with many recent additions, basement,
2,500+/- sq ft, extra large & private
acreage.

NEW
LISTING

110 WILLET

$117,000

342 JACK CORPENING RD

REDUCED

314 FOREST HILL DRIVE

$148,500

$179,900

$179,900

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1244 OLD HWY 10E

$198,900

71 WEST HIGH STREET

$69,900

EXCELLENT & CONVENIENT LOCATION!

A
2 BR, 1 BA but lots of sq ft plus
basement. Convenient location adjacent
to YMCA greenway!

REDUCED

$68,900

$68,500

$59,000

$55,000

CLOSE TO TOWN
3 Bedroom, +/- 1000 SF,
F carport

66 5TH STREET

$47,000

GOOD FLOOR PLAN

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath

AGENT SPOTLIGHT
Mike Cinquanto
Broker

828-442-2537

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

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

mcinquanto@yahoo.com
www.joannehowlerealty.com
301 North Main Street
r
Marion, NC 28752

Teresa Sigmon

Steve Jones
REALTOR

301 North Main Street

Marion, NC 28752
steve@SteveJonesSellsHomes.com

828 . 442 . 7204

LAND LISTINGS

828-442-5094

Joan McGuire
Realtor/Broker

828-442-3481
joan_mcguire22@yahoo.com
r
www.joannehowlerealty
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y.com

March 2015

#86 Black Lark Drive 2.05 Acres .......... $13,500

Vacant Land Drucilla Road 2.44 acres......... $19,900
46 Goodrum Drive 3 Acres.......................... $30,000
BUSINESS........828-652-6455 Vacant Land Fairfield Lane 5 acres ............ $29,900
FAX
A ................828-652-6042 Lot #25 Cascade Highlands 3 Acres ........... $37,500
Lot #32 Grants Mountain 3.7 Acres ............ $41,900
Lot #36 Cross Creek .7+/- Acres ................ $35,000
Realtor/Broker

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PLEASANT GARDENS
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Excellent location close
to Pleasant Gardens Elementary, Basement

$50,500

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to SELL it. I have a plan that will get
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in the shortest period of time.
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Help your Homes Exterior Rebound

from Harsh Winter Weather
The seasons can be harsh on
homes, and perhaps no season is
more taxing on a homes exterior
than winter. Harsh winter weather
can take a toll on roofs, gutters,
landscaping, and just about
any other part of the home that
must face the cold head-on. The
following are a few areas of your
home that might need some help
rebounding from winter now that
spring has finally arrived.

shingles that can allow water

to enter a home and damage
its interior. Some roof damage
is visible from the ground, but
homeowners who just endured
especially harsh winters may want
to climb up on their roofs or hire
a professional to get a closer look.
Another way to determine if the
roof was damaged is to go into
your attic and check for water
damage near roof trusses. Water
damage indicates something went
awry over the winter.

that experience harsh winters.

Winter storms may damage trees,
which can put a home right in
the line of falling limbs or worse.
Walk around your property to
inspect for tree damage, removing
any fallen limbs or cutting down
any limbs that appear dead or
that might eventually prove a
safety hazard. In addition, check
GUTTERS: Gutters are
the grass for any dead spots that
vulnerable to winter weather, as
might have fallen victim to winter
WALKWAYS AND DRIVEWAYS: freeze, and address those spots
strong winds may blow debris
into the gutters or even blow the Heavy snowfall or significant
when the time comes to revitalize
accumulation of ice over the
gutters off of the house. Gutters
your lawn.
winter can result in cracked or
should be cleaned prior to and
immediately after winter to ensure damaged walkways, driveways
APPLIANCES: When surveying
theyre working properly and not and porches. Some of this damage your property after a long winter,
backing up to the point that water may have resulted from aggressive inspect appliances like a central
shoveling or breaking up of ice.
can build up and damage the
air conditioning unit or even
Look for any cracks in areas that dryer vents to make sure they
roof. Reattach any loose gutters
needed shoveling over the winter, made it through the winter
and clear them of any debris left
as such cracks can be safety
behind by winter winds.
unscathed. Such appliances may
hazards and may even prove to be have proven an attractive nesting
entry points into your home for
ROOF: The roof is another area
spot for animals over the winter,
of your homes exterior that may water or critters.
but damage can be significant
have been beaten down over
if vermin or other animals seek
LANDSCAPING: Landscaping
the winter. Examine the roof for
shelter from winter weather inside
also tends to take a hit in areas
cracked, missing or deformed
appliances.

The McDowell Board of REALT

L ORS
met on Tuesday
T
, February 3, 2015. Bill
Hendley and Frank Dean of McDowell
T
Trails
Association were the guest
speakers. With
W the completion of the
next phase of the Greenway, it will
extend to the back of the McDowell
House property on Highway 70 West.
W
Phase 2 of the project also includes
about 2,800 linear feet of paved trail,
an amphitheater, canoe launch, tness
stations and a paved parking lot behind
the McDowell House. With
W the addition

Bill Hendley

Frank Dean

Get The 411 On Flooring

Choosing the right ooring for a home
is no small task. Flooring is expensive, so
homeowners want to make the best decision
possible so their choice of ooring is not one
they regret and ultimately replace in the years
to come.
When choosing ooring for their homes, many
homeowners are overwhelmed by the options
at their disposal. Each type of ooring can look
great in its own way, which is why homeowners
may struggle to nd the right t for their homes.
Educating yourself about ooring is a great way
to make the process of choosing your next oor
much less overwhelming and more enjoyable.
The following are some of the more popular
ooring options you will no doubt encounter as
your search for a awless
a
oor begins.
Hardwood
Nearly everyone is familiar
f
with hardwood
oors, which are durable, warm and a ffavorite
of homeowners aiming for a traditional look.
Homes with open oor plans often benet from
hardwood ooring, as it creates the feeling of
continuity that homeowners hope to achieve
with open oor plans. Various
V
species, including
oak, maple and cherry, of hardwood ooring are
available, and they typically vary in price, with

more exotic imported options carrying hefty

price tags. More traditional hardwood ooring is
less expensive, and solid wood ooring can be
renished several times to increase its lifespan.
Engineered wood
Engineered wood is less susceptible to
temperature changes and humidity than solid
wood, and some new varieties of engineered
wood include substrates made from recycled
wood ber and stone dust, which may appeal
to eco-friendly homeowners. Men and women
who want to install their own oors may prefer
engineered wood, which is now aavailable in
self-locking parquet or plank squares that can be
installed without using glue or nails.
Bamboo
Bamboo is another ooring alternative thats
popular among eco-conscious homeowners, as
it comes from plants that regenerate quickly and
is therefore considered a sustainable material.
Bamboo ooring is made of strands of bamboo
that are glued together, forming engineered
planks or solid strips. Bamboo ooring is
f
of
strong and able to resist the negative effects
uctuating humidity, which include swelling and
contraction. Many people prefer the fresh, bright
feel of bamboo ooring.

Laminate
Laminate ooring is among the less expensive
ooring materials to buy and install. Homeowners
who purchase laminate ooring have
a an array
of options to choose from, and oating laminate
ooring systems can be installed over existing
oors without glue or nails. Some feel laminate
ooring is indistinguishable from real wood,
but the plastic coating that makes up the top
layer of laminate ooring is often a giveawa
a y
that the oors are laminate and not real wood.
Similar in construction to engineered wood,
laminate ooring differs
f because its top layer is a
photographic imprint on the face
f of each board,
whereas engineered wood is made up of real
hardwood veneer attached to several layers of
plywood.
Cork
Cork is another sustainable ooring material
thats a ffavorite among homeowners looking
to make their homes more eco-friendly. The
appearance of cork oors is unlike many ooring
materials, as it is speckled thanks to unusual
grain patterns of the trees from which it is
harvested. Cork ooring is popular in kitchens
a e a naturally
and bathrooms because cork tiles hav
nonslip surface that makes areas of a home where
oors get wet safer. Cork ooring may need to be

resealed every few years to guard against stains

and potential moisture issues.
Flooring choices vary greatly, and its easy for
homeowners to become overwhelmed by all of
the options at their disposal. But taking time to
understand each of those options can make the
process of choosing a oor that much more fun.

Hardwood
r
ooring is a popular and traditional
r
choice for homeowners
r replacing their existing
e
oors.

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ASK-A-REALTOR

Q: My neighbor agreed to buy our house several months ago, but she hasnt followed
through with it. Every time I ask her about it she says she will call me next week.
What can I do to make her honor her commitment and buy the house?

A: It sounds like you had a handshake deal, and those are never a good idea where
the sale of real estate is concerned. While verbal contracts are legal, they are not
enforceable. (Consult an attorney for more specics on that). We recommend you nd a
real estate attorney or a Realtor, either of whom can help you write up a contract that
will clearly spell out the terms of the purchase, including closing date. There are many
more elements to consider in such a transaction, like an Earnest Money Deposit which
is a good faith deposit showing the buyers sincere intention to buyand which they
can lose if they dont perform under the terms of the contract. Also, will the buyer want
a home inspection? What happens if they nd problems with the house who will do
the repairs, if any? What if there are termites or other wood destroying insects? Those
are just a few examples of issues that might arise during the process. Buying or selling a
house is indeed a process and a Realtor can help guide you through it.
to www.mcdowellnews.com to submit a real estate question.

How to Floodproof Your Home

Homeowners know no home is
perfect. While the notion of a dream
house is nice, every home eventually
experiences a problem or two. Many
problems are bound to occur sooner or
later, but there are a few that diligent
homeowners can prevent.
One of those preventable problems is
ooding. Any home with oor drains
or plumbing xtures below street
level can ood, and this can be due
to inclement weather, such as heavy
rainstorms, local sewer system backup,
or groundwater swelling. Flooding can
even occur in the spring when melting
occurs as the air temperature increases.
While homeowners wont be able to
control the weather, they can take steps
to oodproof their home.
* Do some preventive landscaping. If the ground around the homes
foundation slopes toward the house,
make some grading changes so that the
ground slopes away from the home.

* Insulate the heating ducts. Some

home heating ducts are under the basement oor. In such homes, homeowners should make sure these ducts are
properly insulated and watertight.
* Make sure the vents all lead outside
the home. The weather can cause moisture issues, but some moisture problems can come from inside the home
as well. Clothes dryers and bathrooms
are both internal moisture sources, and
these sources should always be vented
outside the home.
* Clean gutters and downspouts. Gutters and downspouts should be cleaned
to ensure water is effectively being diverted away from the home. Clean gutters and downspouts in the spring after
a long winter, and do so again in the
fall to keep fallen leaves from blocking
the ow of water. Downspouts should
extend four feet from the outside wall
of the house.

* Inspect the home at least once a

year. Before buying a home, buyers
often hire a professional inspector to
ensure the home is safe and sound.
But the inspections should not stop
once buyers sign on the dotted line. To
prevent ooding, homeowners should
inspect their homes foundation for
cracks once a year. If the home has a
chimney and replace, check for cracks
there as well. If any cracks are discovered, consult a professional immediately.
* Clean out basement drains. Basement drains should be cleaned annually from the house to the street. If the
drains are still slow after cleaning, then
clean them more than once a year.
* When leaving the home for an
extended period of time, turn the water
valve off. Homeowners worried about
ooding can calm those fears when going on vacation or another long trip by
turn the water valve off at the source.

This ensures that, should a line break

while no one is home, water will not
pump into the house.
Floodproong a home can save homeowners from potentially costly repairs
and unsightly damage to a homes
interior.

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HOMEFINDER

March 2015

How to Build a Disaster-Resilient House

The frequency of severe
storms is giving us one
more reason to build with
the strongest materials and
the smartest technology
available. Concrete walls,
instead of wood, are a
good start, but as it turns
out, they are also far more
energy efcient, healthier
for residents, cost effecti
f
ve, and eco-friendly.
If you ask for the house to be built with insulated concrete forms, known as ICFs, it will
immediately withstand winds of up to 402 kilometers per hour, says Todd
T Blyth at Nudura, a leading
name in building technology. An
ICF home is also top-rated for its insulation.
Specically, the walls are constructed with preassembled, interlocking units (similar to Lego),
so theyre easily transported to any building site. Each form consists of two panels of thick foam
(expanded polystyrene) connected with a Nudura patented web system.
The material required for your walls is a decision to be made early in the process. If you opt for
concrete, says Blyth, heres what youll get:
In addition to hurricane and tornado impact resistance, the re protection rate is as long as four hours.
Premium insulation will vastly reduce air inltration.
Walls
W with a solid concrete core deliver even temperatures throughout the house by preventing thermal
bridging. Outside cold easily travels through wood-framed walls, creating uncomfortable chilly spots.
Concrete will give you an effecti
f
ve sound barrier. ICF walls will dampen sound vibrations from
outside noise, delivering remarkable peace and quiet inside.
The system is eco-responsible: concrete reduces the need for trees; the process uses recycled
materials; the construction creates less waste than traditional methods; and the occupants use fewer
fossil fuels for a much smaller carbon footprint.
A stronger, safer, greener home - and one that is more durable, cost efcient, and requires less
maintenance and repair - will steadily increase in resale value.

The McDowell News

A. Everette Clark
Broker, GRI
CALL: 652-6077
CELL: 442-7078
AFTER HOURS: 652-2469
EMAIL: eclarkrealty@gmail.com
www.mcdowellmls.com

Clark
Realty

330 Fleming Avenue Marion, NC

NEW LISTING!

REDUCED!

DEER RUN DR.

UNIT #18. CONDO
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Large Living Room with Dining Area,
Kitchen (all new appliances), Sun Room w/lots of windows,
Utility Room, Fireplace w/gas logs, Heat pump, 2 Car
Carport. Recently remodeled, very good condition and very
nice. MLS 15779 $135,000.

95 BROAD STREET
Brick Ranch home with 3 BR., 2.5 BA, Nice Kitchen, Dining
Room, Living Room, Florida Room, Large den w/wood
burning stove in replace, laundry room, storage room, drop
down stairs to attic. All on one level with easy access. Two
car detached carport, detached storage building/work shop.
Must see to appreciate. MLS 15456 $187,500

REDUCED!

226-A MARION
HIGHWAY
W
75 acres, mostly wooded w/some cleared. Paved
road frontage, designated trout stream. Unrestricted
property borders Pisgah National Forest, wildlife,
spring-fed creek, nice building sites w/privacy &
good views. MLS 14313

LAND / LOT
WISTERIA DRIVE (OFF YANCEY
Y
ROAD)
1-1/4 acres, wooded lot, nice location.

$225,000

BIG REDUCTION!

6 NORTH GARDEN ST

Dont miss this beauty! It has four good sized

bedrooms, plus a bonus room. Four baths, 3 w/
whirlpool tubs. Three gas replaces. Two heat
pumps, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops,
room enough for a big table or eat at the breakfast
bar. A separate dining room and pantry. A metal
roof, covered front porch, two areas for laundry. Fit
for king and ready for a family MOTIVATED SELLER!

reduced $215,000!

41 EAST TATE
A STREET
Baldwin St. Turn on State, 1st street is East Tate
Dont miss this great bungalow home. It offers
2 bedrooms and a bath plus a basement. It
would make a
great rental or a downsizer. Its close to school,
shopping and it is located on a dead end street.
reduced $50,000!

80 EPLEE - GLENWOOD

Not a foreclosure but it is listed at a foreclosure

price! This is a handyman special. Three
bedroom one nished bath and one bath that
needs to be nished, has a full basement on.
87 acre. It has a new septic or 5 bedrooms put
in last year, central air and fairly new roof-the
basics are there, the rest is up to you.
POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCE!

$45,000!

42 PLEASANT HILL
MARION

Close to Hwy 40, close to amenities, close to

town! This hidden gem of 9.7 UNRESTRICTED
acres has a Single wide waiting for you to live in
OR live in it while you build that dream house! It
offers some cleared land to build and live on and
some treed areas. You already have your well and
septic so dont pass up this great deal! If you are
looking for land with well and septic, this is it!

$100,000!

CONTRACT PENDING

CONTRACT PENDING

MLS 14811
$

25,000

Alpha
Realty
150 North Madison
Marion, NC
WEB : www.callalpha.com
Professional
Staging
Available!

Joyce Halter

GRI, ABR, CREOS

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

3764 GOOSE CREEK

GLENWOOD

Three bedroom, one bath, replace on almost an

acre, basement with a sauna, huge garage with an
apartment, has mold issues, needs work but it is
private. Could be a winner when xed.

$71,000!

259 CARSON
MARION

This is a 3 bedroom, one bath waiting for an

investor to x it up. It does need work but the
price is right for an in-town location and has a
partial basement

$20,000!

TEAL
MARION

Two bedroom, 1 bath, with a den, central heat

and air, carport, patio and brick exterior, waiting
for you at this low price. Located on a dead end
street, so little trafc! All offers must have proof
of funds.

$62,300!

964 WAITES HOLLIFIELD

LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Looking for that private mountain getaway?
Great potential for this log cabin style home
with large deck, single car garage, 3 BR, gas
replace, oak cabinets in kitchen.
Mountain views.
reduced $79,500!

LOTS FOR SALE:

CROSS CREEK SUBDIVISION

.74 acres

ONLY $28,421!
FOREST HEIGHTS
1.74 ACRES

ONLY $25,000!
LINVILLE MTN SUBDIVISION
5 ACRES

ONLY $60,000!