DECEMBER 2015

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

December 2015

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The McDowell News

Homefinder
Index of Advertisers:
Realty Group 1................................................................. 2, 3
Charlene Blevins Real Estate............................................... 4
Whitson Realty................................................................ 4, 5
Joanne Howle Realty ................................................... 6, 7, 9
The Marion Agency ............................................................. 8

2034 CATAWBA RIVER ROAD

Allison & Silver ................................................................. 12

Clark Realty ....................................................................... 12
Carolina Bright Realty ....................................................... 12

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BORDERS PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST AT THE TOP

& THE CATAWBA RIVER IN THE BOTTOM LAND

Truly once in a lifetime package - +/- 46 acres with the upper acreage
bordering Pisgah and the bottom pasture land bordering approx 1/4
mile of state supported trout river Catawba - The house offers +/- 1900
SF, 3 BR, 2 BA, immaculate condition, new kitchen, and full basement.
The lands combine several streams and the Catawba, woodland leading
to the national forest, and much fenced pasture land with an excellent
modern barn facility. It is located only 2 miles from the main Old Fort
exit of I 40 making it a simple commute to Asheville or Black Mountain.

$399,900

301 North Main Street

Marion 652-6455
LAND

www.realtygroup1.com

OLD LINVILLE RD 84+ ACRES; WOODED, JOINS NATIOANL FOREST, GOOD ROADS, VIEWS .............................................................................................................................................$249,900
221 NORTH 50+/- SURVEYED ACRES. WOODED WITH LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS...................................................................................................................................................$198,000
FOREST LAKE HEIGHTS LAKE JAMES Lot 3 .856 Lake front Lot in Morgans Cove...................................................................................................................................$145,000
TURKEY CROSSING +/- 22.14 ACRES IN PRIVATE LOCATION; CAN BE PURCHASED AS INDIVIDUAL LOTS........................................................................................................................... $99,900
226 SOUTH 24.25 MOSTLY WOODED ACRES WITH GOOD ROAD FRONTAGE & EASY ACCESS ............................................................................................................................................... $92,500

125 South Main Street Marion 652.3797

COMMERCIAL
80 SOUTH MAIN STREET ........................................................................................................... $499,900
44 SOUTH GARDEN STREET ........................................................................................................ $79,900

44 SOUTH GARDEN STREET .....$550/mo

82 SOUTH MAIN STREET..........$600/mo

FOR RENT
2 BR/2 BA TOWN HOUSE
.................................. $900/month

84 SOUTH MAIN STREET..........$850/mo

MARLER ROAD +/- 5 SURVEYED ACRES WITH ROAD FRONTAGE CLEARED GRADED SITE FOR HOME .............................................................................................................. $54,900
LITTLE ACRES goose Creek area; partiaLLy wooded gentLy sLoping +/- 2.21 aCres w/streaM ........................................................................................................................... $37,900
LO DRIVE +/- 12 PRIVATE WOODED ACRES WITH NO RESTRICTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................ $35,900
MARION LAKE CLUB LOT C goLf-view, Creek........................................................................................................................................................................................................... $35,900
OFF NICHOLS ROAD newLy surveyed MostLy wooded 7.96 aCres w/ good bLdg sites CLose to y and HospitaL ............................................................................................. $34,900
HIDDEN LAKE 1.68 ACRE LOT W/ PANORMAIC VIEWS PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY .......................................................................................................................................... $33,900
HIDDEN LAKE 2 ACRE AND 2.3 ACRE LOTS PARTIALLY WOODED W/ GREAT PRIVATE COMMUNITY AMENITIES! EACHED PRICED AT ................................................................... $29,800
LAKEWOOD 2.5 ACRE BUILDING LOT IN GATED COMMUNITY LOCATED CLOSE TO TOWN ..................................................................................................................................................... $27,455
163 KENWOOD COURT forest HeigHts subdivision gentLy sLoping 2.61 aCres. good buiLding Lot in restriCted deveLopMent ........................................................ $26,500
YANCEY RIDGE 1.41 ACRE BUILDING LOT, WOODED, VIEWS, COMMUNITY RESTRICTIONS CLose to town and Lake JaMes. .......................................................... $25,900

3 BR/1 BA IN NEBO........ $650/month

RESIDENTIAL LOTS off patton vaLLey drive .75 - 1.5 aCres............................................................................................................................................................ $13,000 TO $25,000

3 BR/2-1/2 BA IN GLENWOOD
................................... $1,000/mo

LITTLE ACRES GENTLY SLOPING, LIGHTLY RESTRICTED 1.32 ACRE LOT............................................................................................................................................................................... $24,900

4 BR/3.5 BA IN TOWN.... 2,500/mo

$

74 SOUTH MAIN STREET .........$600/mo

GRANDVIEW PEAKS 2.75 ACRE HOMESITE. GREAT VIEWS, GATED COMMUNITY .............................................................................................................................................................. $69,900
1969 AIRPORT ROAD 3.04 ACRES GENTLY SLOPING BUILDING SITE FOR SINGLE RESIDENCE WITH RESTRICTIONS. EXCELLENT LOCATION!.................................................... $39,900

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

COMMERCIAL
FOR LEASE

CAPTAINS EDGE (THE ARBOR) LOT 221 .77 ACRE WOODED INTERIOR LOT W/ LONG RANGE MTN. VIEWS & BOAT SLIP ............................................................................................. $82,900

2 BR/1 BA NEAR HOSPITAL $600/mo

2 BR/1 BA OLD FORT ......... $600/mo

OAKWOOD FOREST Lot 6-e 1.19 +/- aCres ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $21,900

DEER CROSSING DRIVE LOT 2 1 aCre Lot witH exCeLLent Long range views & buiLt foundation .......................................................................................................... $14,000
DEER CROSSING DRIVE LOT 3 .91 ACRES WITH EXCELLENT LONG RANGE VIEWS..................................................................................................................................................... $10,000
DEER RIDGE TRAIL 1.01 ACRE LOT IN OCONEE FALLS WITH RESTRICTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................$9,700
FLINTROCK PASS +/- .57 ACRE WOODED LOT MOBILE HOMES ALLOWED REDUCED.................................................................................................................................................... $8,000

REALTORS

3 BR/1.5 BA NEAR I-40 ...... $650/mo

3 BR/1 BA NEAR LAKE JAMES
........................................... $700/mo
1BR 1BA GATED COMMUNITY $450/mo
RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
CALL TAMMY 828.527.2107

NANCY HOLLIFIELD:
LEE SISK:
TAMMY DOOLEY:
FRANK DEAN:

724-3728
652-8492
527-2107
442-1896

KATHY RABB:
MIKE RABB:
CRYSTAL BAKER:
STACY MCKINNEY:

442-6503
442-6502
442-0306
442-0966

SHARON TUCKER:
KEN HOLLIFIELD:
MARY JANE BOYD:
WENDY BIANCHINI

738-4002
724-3728
460-8044
442-1432

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December 2015

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

SAL
336 JOHN GILKEY ROAD

125 South Main Street Marion

652-3797 realtygroup1.com

1020 PINNACLE CHURCH ROAD

4BR/4BA beautiful log home. Great Room w/FP; fantastic KIT w/maple cabinets, granite counters, ss
appliances; finished basement; detached garages/
carports; workshop; 8.36 acres.

1049 sundance drIVe HIdden LaKe

Two-story log home w/basement, 2-car garage. Features: 2 master suites, large loft, open KIT/DR/LR. Twosided gas FP, wood floors, upper/lower porches, great
views, tankless water heater, ceiling fans. Must see!

499,900

249,500

Town Home close to shopping, hospital & I-40 2 BR, 2

full baths, LR, DR, Kitchen, 1 car carport, patio, storage
bldg.

249,900

NEW LISTING

ING

60 WHISPERING PINES

3 BR; 2 Full, 2 half bath; mid century home; large

rooms w/ teak parquet flooring & floating ceiling
panes; LR & den w/ FP; covered & screen porches;
2 car carport +1-13 acres

D
PEN

153 PARK AVENUE

Investors 2BR, 1 Bath Kitchen, Dining Room, Living

Room, Covered Front Porch, screened back porch

130,000

215 SHOAL CREEK TRAIL

3BR/2BA with separate 2-car+ garage in Hidden Lake.

2+ acre lot. Split floor plan; Laundry room; walk-in
closet in master; HW floors; large rooms; covered
front porch; rear porch; paved driveway; cement
walkways; appliances & much more!

94 W. FORT ST.

Large traditional 2 story home. Located downtown w/

LR w/ FP; DR; kitchen with lots of cabinets; 4-5 BR;
office; HW floors; laundry; BSMT; Patio.

219,500

209,900

29,900

436 HIDDEN LAKE PKWY

Beautiful 2/2 two story ome wiht a loft and full basement on approx. 2 acres in Hidden Lake. ALl appliances, walk-in closets in both bedrooms. Catherdral
ceilings and a full basement. Easy care vinyl siding.;
commons area with lake; pool; picnicing!

169,900

PRICE REDUCED

2551 HWY 226 SOUTH

Convenient location to town & I-40. 1.5 story home

w/3BR/2.5BA; LR w/HW floors & gas logs;open kitchen;
dining & den; large workshop; level yard w/creek.

164,900

159,900

SALE PENDING

251 REID STREET

Move-in ready! 3BR/1.5BA tri-level on .63 acre lot; LR

& Kitchen w/HW flooring; appliances; newer siding,
roof & HP; new metal outbuilding.

117,900

295 MOORE DRIVE

Vinyl Sided 2BR Home w/LR; kitchen w/ oak cabinets;

pantry & dining area; laundry; partial bsmt w/ 2nd BA;
HW floors; HP; metal carport; covered front porch.

244 MACEDONIA CHURCH LOOP

Brick 3BR/1BA home; remodeled (including KIT w/

appliances); LR w/FP; replacement windows; HP; new
roof; new well; full basement; mobile home hook-up;
1.56 acres.

92,500

266 MAPLE AVENUE

Move in ready 2 BR home conveniently located in

town; eat in kitchen, laundry; covered front porch;
outdoor storage bldg

74,500

69,900

FOR SALE OR LEASE

180 JUSTICE RD.

44 DEPOT STREET

199,900

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/office potential!

174,900

88 WILDWOOD TERRACE

Large 5BR/2BA home on .97 acres; some HW floors;

screened porch; partial basement; needs some TLC.

142,900

125,000

Nice 3 BR/2BA on frame modular w/split floor plan;

LR w/stove FP; good closets throughout; laundry w/
storage; porch; outside bldg w/ electric; somewhat
private

123,500

SALE PENDING

4735 SUGAR HILL RD

214 YANCEY RD

3BR/1BA home w/LR; updated kitchen; den (needs

completion); laundry; detached carport; replacement
windows & metal roof; private w/1 acre w/small
creek.

3BR bungalow style home has open living & dining;

BSMT w/ 2 large rooms incl. kitchenette, FP, BA w/
shower; laundry & good storage; Deck; Large yard!

85,000

98 DAVIDS LANE

3BR/2BA Doublewide. Located in Deer Park

Subdivision. Has some interior fire damage; Motivated
seller; home being sold in as is condition. Located
on 2 lots.

34,900

125 WEST HENDERSON STREET

$259,900

74,900

45 DEPOT STREET

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

259,900

SALE PENDING

69,950

Also offered is adjoining

3,240+/- SQ FT warehouse space
w/covered loading dock.

Former Laughridge Furniture main store bulding.

7,512 sq ft building with good parking in a high traffic
count location. More buildings available!

159 W HENDERSON ST

101 HORNBEAM RD/ BEECH MTN

Enjoy the beauty & fresh mountain air at Beech Mt!

Fully furnished/move in ready condo; 2 BR/2 BA; open
LR, dining & kitchen; private deck

79,900

High traffic count location. Five

office spaces w/parking.

18,485+/- SQ FT of showroom/warehouse space

in historic district of downtown Marion. Many
potential commercial/retail possibilities.

223 ESTES DR.

3 BR; 1 BA; partial BSMT; HP; nice kitchen.

Includes 4 rentals with excellent return on
investment! Call for more details.

COMMERCIAL

42 VIEWPOINT DRIVE

Charming 3BR/2.5BA; LR w/FP; Dining; Kitchen w/

built in china hutch; Sunroom w/FP; Good Storage; HW
floors; replacement windows; 2 HP; 2012 roof; Deck;
Detached carport.

79,900

BOTH FOR

138,750

80 SOUTH MAIN ST

Downtown historic district. Main, upper lower

level w/great potential.

499,900

20 EAST HENDERSON

Total of 5 retail shops located in town; some

exterior store finish; Gas Heat & Central Air; HW
flooring; all on 1.03 acres.

60,000

December 2015

HOMEFINDER

Search for

land and homes @

charleneblevins.com

charlene blevins

REAL ESTATE

Local & Regional

MLS coverage!

Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and a VERY

Reduced!
Clearwater Dr., Katy Creek - This great
log home has almost 5 acres, creek frontage, 5 bedrooms, 3 Baths, rock fireplace,
cathedral ceilings, tongue-in-groove walls,
master on main. Downstairs MIL apart, ment, media room, (great man-cave).
Wraparound deck, and much more. Fencing, gorgeous! Bring us an offer! $339,900.

NEW

514 Blue Ridge Rd., Black Mountain,

Super-fabulous cottage just minutes from
downtown Black Mountain with guest
house. New roof, exterior paint, electrical,
some plumbing, most windows - all the
expensive stuff has been done, just come and
put your interior design upgrades in place.
Walking path to community garden, rec park
Grey Eagle arena and downtown. $230,000

DENNIS J. WHITSON

South of I-40 at 3800 Sugar Hill Road

738-3540
1-800-731-3540

www.WhitsonRealty.com

The McDowell News

61 First St., Marion - This sweet

mill house was built in 1910 &
updated along the way once or
twice, now awaits your modern
vision. 2/1, large kitchen, huge back
yard, enormous attic, most
replacement windows. Offstreet
parking for 2 cars, lovely
neighborhood. Now below tax
value: only $29,999. Bring offer!
15.

E.

The land is practically free! The 3BR

septic is in, the well is in (no pump set),
the initial grading done, and poured
block foundation is in! And we even have
the house plans if you want them. All in
lovely The Meadows at Lake James
Station, a gated community near the
McDowell/Burke county line, with paved
roads, underground utilities and a
community swimming pool. Just minutes
to Lake James. An awesome deal at just
$45,000. Call to go see!

Porter

Road,

Offer in - bring yours! Asheville; adorable little

house in convenient Oakley.
2/1, fenced back yard. Nice
neighborhood minutes to
downtown Asheville. Estate
sale, call for more info.
Great investment. $72,300

681 NORTH MAIN STREET HARVEST DRIVE IN

Own a part of history in nostalgic Marion with this long

term local fixture. The inside dining area has 23 booths
and 3 rest rooms along with the kitchen and office area.
There is an additional private dining room and storage
areas on the second level. In addition there are an
additional 10 drive in slots for car dining/ordering. This
local favorite is in a prime location on the five lane and
has been well maintained with recent roof improvements.
The property is being sold with the building, all equipment

Coming soon:

A minifarm community.

Lot prices start under

$20k, creekfront and
view lots. Call for more
information!

1946 HARMONY GROVE ROAD-NEBO AREA

With 2+/- acres this home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath w-den
on one level along with a bedroom, large bath, kitchen and
living room on the lower level. Energy efficient gas hot water
heater, gas stove, gas dryer, heat pump w-gas back up and
gas logs. Thermo-pane windows, low maintenance vinyl

$98,500

828-527-2307

Charlene@charleneblevins.com

New Year to you!

NEW: 19 & 23 Hillcrest Rd., Black

Mountain. Mere minutes to
downtown and Lake Tomahawk.
Two contiguous lots. .47+/- acres
each and $38,000 each. Great value in
bustling Black Mountain.

11 Acres adjoining Pisgah

National Forest in desirable
Hankins, very close to Lake James
and with the Fish Hatchery as a
neighbor. Small creek at lower
border. Build your dream home on
the back acreage and walk out
your back door onto a Forest trail.
Gentleman farmer's dream, too, or
developable per restrictions.
Absolutely gorgeous and there just
isn't much land like this left! Seller
motivated! $185,000

Katy Creek - a wonderful small gated

community - views, creeks, paved roads &
underground utilities; great neighbors
Lot 9: 4.37 rolling acres with spring,
internal stream & frontage on Muddy
Creek, possible owner fi. $43,700. Lot 10:
Building pad ready, well and septic in!!
PLUS, this one has a gorgeous level play
area down by the creek, another stream.
Must see. $56,000. Lot 11: 3-acre lot
bordered by Muddy Creek on one side &
Katy Creek on another! Level by creek,
gentle rise to homesite. $43,000. Lot 14:
Almost 3 acres with 300+ft on Muddy
Creek. Views too! $38,500. Lot 38: 2.47
Acres, easy slope and level building spot
with fantastic views, corner lot. $40,000.

Grants Mountain Lot 12 - 11ish acres,

killer view with clearing, $45k - a STEAL!
(pic above from neighbor's deck) Lot 26 $21000! Must see. Lot 67 - 6 acres,
driveway in, house site graded & level,
perked. Nice - call for more info.

152 LEE DRIVE

Beautiful property in Nix Creek area-Well maintained 2 BR,

2 BA brick home. Home features a living room w-fireplace,
den, a full basement w-fireplace, garage & walk out doors,
and extra large yard. There is a 28 x 30 shop, garage & wood
stove, also 2 additional storage buildings. The property has
3 septic tanks & 2 wells that would allow rental property
added if desired. 34.30+/- acres are a mixture of cleared

$299,500

406 HICKORY HILL DRIVE-SPRUCE PINE

Great location with view of Grassy Creek Golf Course.
Enjoy this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. The main floor has
3 bedrooms with laminate floors, living room w-fireplace,
kitchen/dining area, and a double carport, city water &
sewer, monitor heat & more. The finished basement has a

615 CALIFORNIA AVENUE

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath brick home has a large living room with
fireplace, kitchen/dining area, full basement and a carport. The
home is being sold with 3 tracts for a total of 6.88+/- acres.

$114,900

$174,000

Great opportunity-2 homes on one piece of property.

Would make a great investment property or for your
residence w-an additional house. 1-3 bedroom, 1 bath
home w-monitor heater & handicapped ramp entrance.
2nd-is 2 bedroom, 1 bath w-a small office space,
monitor heat, currently rented. There are 2 outbuildings

$85,900

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430 ARROWHEAD TRAIL

Well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in well

established, desirable location. In addition, this home
has large living room, and den, heat pump, and potential
family room in basement area. The full basement features
a full bath, fourth bedroom, laundry room, and workshop
area. Other features are covered front porch, carport,
large back deck, private backyard.

$134,900

$284,900

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$695,000

17 & 29 LITTLE SPRINGS DRIVEWOODLAWN/NORTH COVE AREA

113 LOWDER DRIVE DYSARTSVILLE

Country living w/privacy! 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA. HW floors,
vaulted ceilings, 1-car garage + 1-car carport. Basement
has extra storage, 1-car garage, workshop & 1/2 BA.
Large LR, enclosed Florida/sun room, artesian well,
12.5+/- acres w/flowing creek surrounded by wildlife,

376 PARK AVENUE

1652 HENRY MCCALL ROAD

Well maintained 5 BR, 2 BA manufactured home w-new

lifetime house type roof in the Home is located at the
edge of West Marion/Pleasant Gardens/Old Fort schools
districtson 1.96+/- acre corner lot has good views, garden

$119,900

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1932 RANDOLPH ROAD

Country farm close town. 3 BR, 1 BA brick home on 16+/acres. Most of the property is mostly level pasture along
w-large older barn, & creek on the property. Beautiful

Conveniently located near Marion, this 3 BR, 1 BA house on

a .21+/- acre lot. Home has hardwood floors, fireplace, newer
roof, nice porch. The home has been well maintained and
includes a partial basement for additional storage. The level

West Marion/Sugar Hill/Zion Hill area- Convenient country

location near I-40 & Walmart. Completely remodeled 3 BR, 1
BA vinyl sided home on 1.25+/- acres . In addition the property

485 ZION HILL ROAD

$174,900

$92,000

$89,900

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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

NEWBERRY CREEK LAND

A beautiful rare find joining Pisgah National Forest
and a native trout stream. This property offers privacy
along with abundant wildlife including deer, turkey,
black bear. Perfect place to build your perfect get
away, hunting cabin, or full time residency on this
20.25 acre wooded tract with rushing Newberry
Creek, a state maintained gravel road leading through
the property, joining government land, Newberry Road
and Newberry Creek. ................. $125,000

178 HAWKINS DRIVE

Pleasant Gardens area-3 bedroom, 1 bath brick &
vinyl home.. This home features hardwood floors,
sheetrock, thermo-pane windows, new pvc plumbing,
heat pump, along with a carport. In addition there
is a 72 x 14 2 bedroom 2 bath singlewide that has
been a long term rental. These homes have individual
septic systems and share a well. This would make a
great income property using both as rentals or as a
personal residence along with a rental property. .......
$99,900

271 PLEASANT WOODS DRIVE

Desirable Pleasant Gardens community-Pleasant
Meadows Estate-Custom Built-Quality throughoutLarger brick & rock, 4 BR, 2.5 BA home located
on 1.81+/- acres near end of private dead end
street. Extras include vaulted ceilings, formal
dining area, built in entertainment center,bookcases
,fireplace,office area/study,upstairs bonus playroom
area,oversized 2 car garage,living room & den.
Home also features larger rooms throughout w-large
master suite w-walk-in closets,large master bath,large
kitchen w-custom cherry cabinets,island, bar,
stainless steel appliances,large pantry closet,granite
counter tops. Also include a detached 1 car garage

$529,000

502 east Glenview street Mt iDa

Custom-built. 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA. Awesome mountain
views, privacy, end-of-road location & 12.35+/- acres
within walking distance of downtown Marion. 3,000+
SQ FT of living space including large KIT w/custom
cabinets, HW floors, GR, LR, formal DR, sunroom,
$329,900

51 CATAWBA STREET
Remodeled 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home offers the convenience of being
close to town, YMCA, hospital, Wal-mart, I-40 & more. The home has 2
bedrooms, living room, kitchen, dining & laundry on the main level-2
bedrooms & a small sitting area upstairs. Updates include thermopane
windows, knockdown on walls & ceilings, new flooring, newer roof &

281 LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH ROAD

Nebo area-Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath two
story home on a .46+/- acre lot. This home offers a
living room in addition to a large den w-gas stove,
The home has a newer heat pump and has been wired
for generator hook up. Additionally a storage building,
a nicely landscaped yard and woods surrounding the
home allow for privacy.
The location is near Lake James, Marion & I-40
$129,900

593 DEEP WOODS DRIVE

Hankins area-Desirable well established Deep Woods
Estate-This home has 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, living room,
den, formal dining room, eat in kitchen along w-full
basement & 2 car garage. Along with the adjoining
lot a total of 1.94+/-acres. You can keep the additional
lot allowing for additional privacy or sell the additional
lot. The home is convenient to Lake James, Marion,
Western North Carolina winter activities & I-40
$199,500

1354 Worley road WeST MarIoN/SUGar HIll

Magnificent views. Main home is 3 BR, 2 BA w/new
roof, laminate & carpeted floors. Full basement w/
drive-in garage. Workshop w/double garage doors.
2 singlewide mobile homes: one is 3 BR, 2 BA
& one is 2 BR, 1 BA. 10 high 16 x 21 double
$295,000

$78,500

December 2015

5042 OLD GREENLEE ROAD

Pleasant Gardens-Old Fort area-Charming 2 bedroom,
1 bath house with updates including wiring-breaker
box, refinished wood floors, fresh paint, new well
pump. A nice covered front porch overlooks the yard.
$52,000

926 NANNEYTOWN ROAD

Union Mills
Spectacular views surround this unique 38.9+/- acre
tract. Farm has a large 3 BR, 2 BA house w/sunroom
that could be used as a 4TH BR, partial basement.
Detached 2-car garage, detached storage building w/
KIT & 1-car carport, 2 more detached carports, 12 x
12 playhouse. Large barn w/loft area & covered storage
areas on each side. Rolling property has fenced pasture, 2 wells, creek & more.Property can be purchased
as a whole for..............................$452,050
The 3 BR, 2 BA house & 8+/- acres for
.....................................................$257,400
The barn tract w/barn 5.95+/- acres for
........................................................ $69,900
The house tract & barn tract w/13.95+/- acres for
................................................... $327,300

55 LAKEVIEW DRIVE
Desirable Glenwood area-Oakwood Forest
Development-This 3 bedroom, 3 bath brick/wood
home has a living room and a den along with a
workshop and a 2 car garage. In addition the home has
a newer roof and newer economical geothermal heat
pump. The nice .50+/- acre lot has a nice front yard and
fenced in back yard. The amenities of the development
include 2 ponds for your fishing or paddle boat
enjoyment, a picnic shed along with a play set area. .
$199,500

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, GR, laundry & KIT
on main, cherry floors, whole-house generator, large
deck, screened-in gazebo. 1.66+/- acre lot w/flowing
$284,000

$382,150.00

111 GRIZZLY DEN WAY

Wonderful Views & your own pond w-this custom quality
built log home in-4 BR 4 baths, Home has a living room,
family room & media room, along w-large wrap around
deck, 6 rock fireplaces including 2 outdoor w-one on the

$359,900

2000 SUGAR HILL ROAD

Great Commercial possibilities with a 2+/- acre site w/
road frontage on Sugar Hill Road. As business expands
from I-40 to Marion this could be the perfect property
for your business allowing you to be right in the center
of the progressive growth of our county This tract has
approximately 160 ft of road frontage allowing for great
exposure from Sugar Hill Road and city water and
sewer are available. The property Is near I-40, the new
Wal-mart, the new medical facilities, YMCA, by-pass,
and Marion. This is the perfect site for any commercial
endeavor. $295,000 Additional acreage with
additional Sugar Hill Road frontage for 3 +/- acres can
be purchased for ........................... $395,500

GREAT COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL

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,
$128,500

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 minimal contributing
$119,900

247 Lucky Street........................................... SOLD

2196 Rutherford Road .................................. SOLD
104 Bostic Street .......................................... SOLD
180 Morgan Street........... UNDER CONTRACT
5010 US Hwy 70 West..... UNDER CONTRACT
49 Snipes Street .............. UNDER CONTRACT
5020 US Hwy 70 West..... UNDER CONTRACT
763 Zion Hill Road .......... UNDER CONTRACT
6522 Hwy 70 West .......... UNDER CONTRACT
UNDER CONTRACT
UNDER CONTRACT

101 WILDFLOWER WAY

Move-in ready home-4 BR 3 baths, w-3 BR on the main

floor & 1 BR on the 2nd floor. In addition the home has
a living room, family room & media room, along w-large
wrap around deck, a triple detached garage, along w-your
pond on 3.18+/- acres. For your outdoor enjoyment there

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 WNC activities
while being convenient to Marion & Lake James.

17.669+/- acre tract of land joins I-40 Eastbound on

ramp & Ashworth Road. Property lays well, is very

$99,900

$795,000

$329,900

$5,900
Hidden View Loop - Pleasant Gardens area - 2.25+/- acre lot . . . $12,500
Waterfront Lot in The Arbor on Lake James - Lot 61 This dockable
.64+/- acre wooded lot gently slopes to the water with 105 feet of water frontage
with great lake and mountain views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $235,000
Lot 12 Cobblestone Drive - Lake James area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900
Grandview Peaks - Lot 88 Adirondack Trail - 4.18+/- acre lot just waiting for
your log cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,500
The Crossings - Montford Cove area - Lot 5A - 1.56+/- acre lot bordered by
$29,900
$140,000

....$33,900
Stroud Street - .87 +/- acre lot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900
Harmony Estates Lots available for double wides, 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
Off Issac Drive Nebo 33.93+/- acres w-creek & mountain views. $101,790
$39,900

$145,000
Lot 7 Sunset Point This 1.20+/- acre waterfront lot has a graded homesite, gently
rolling to the water w-a great sandy beach................................................$240,000
Buttercup Lane-Sugar Hill Area Nice private unrestricted parcel. Mostly
wooded & completely fenced in including smaller barn with a hay loft, chicken
house, and smaller fenced-in corral area surrounding barn. Beautiful wooded knoll
w-mountain views & multiple private building sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,900
Autumn View Estates - Dysartsville area - Great Views! Restricted to sitebuilt off-frame modular. Level lots ranging from 2.88+/- acres to 3.37+/- acres,
Owner/Broker. Price range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 - $39,900
$19,500 - $29,500

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

Teresa Sigmon
442-5094

Steve Jones,
Owner
442-7204

Joan McGuire
442-3481

301 North Main Street

Marion

Drop By Our Office For

Personalized Service

December 2015

Thank You
for Voting us
Best of McDowell!

828-652-6455
www.JoanneHowleRealty.com
info@JoanneHowleRealty

REDUCED

2034 CATAWBA RIVER ROAD

$424,500

92 MARTERDAN

$295,900

HEART OF PLEASANT GARDENS

3 BR, 2 Ba, Large rooms, convenient to Old
Fort or Marion.

356 BURMA ROAD

$229,900

446 FLEMING AVENUE

BRICK HOME & ACREAGE!

3 BR, 3 BA, partially finished full basement,
2,600+/- total heated sq ft, 4+ acres, very
close to I-40.

$235,000

RANCH IN TOWN
3 BR, 2 Ba, +/- 2268 SF

697 WILSON VALLEY DR

$294,000

EMPHASIS ON QUALITY
5 BR, 3 Ba, +/- 2.99 private Glenwood acres,
over 4000 sq. ft. with 3 levels of living.

5 WHITE PINE LANE

$195,000

$209,000

POST & BEAM CABIN

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

CLASSIC CHARM & INVITING

3 BR, 2 BA, 1-1/2 story farm-style home
w/2600+/- sq ft plus detached garage, on
2+/- acres.
Online at www.1515AirportRoad.com

1654 LAKE TAHOMA RD

IMPRESSIVE TRADITIONAL HOME!

4 BR, 2.5 BA, 3,000+/- sq ft, hardwood
floors, tile, fresh paint, privacy, pool &
outdoor retreat area.

BORDERS BUCK CREEK

ON LAKE TAHOMA ROAD
3 BR, 2.5BA, pool & pool house, 3,000+/sq ft.

$264,900

$289,900

GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY

3 BR, 3 BA, 3,000+ sq ft.
Online at: www.5WhitePineLane.com

37 DEEPWOODS DRIVE
1490 MUDCUT ROAD

$227,500

SUGAR HILL / GLENWOOD FARM

+/- 9 acres, woodland and pasture, newer home,
3 BR, 2 Ba, full basement, barns/buildings

14905 US HWY 221 N

$225,000

MOUNTAIN TOP TRANQUILITY

3 BR, 2 BA, Private, 15.23 +/- acres, Views

1515 AIRPORT ROAD

20 BROCK DRIVE

342 DEEPWOODS DRIVE

6553 US 221 SOUTH

$189,900

GLENWOOD RANCH ON GOOSE CREEK

3 Br, 3 Ba, borders Goose Creek with +/- 3
acres, log home, outbuildings.

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

$184,900

RUSTIC & PRIVATE

2 BR, 2.5 BA, +/- 2160 SF

$179,000

2078 PINNACLE CHURCH RD

OUTRAGEOUS VIEWS OF
NORTH COVE VALLEY MOUNTAINS!
3 BR, 2 BA (total) on 2 levels, 2,500+/total heated sq ft + garage & basement.

ENOUGH SPACE FOR EVERYONE

3 BR+, 3 BA, Great space on 2 levels,
+/- 2816 SF

REDUCED

106 ROSE DRIVE

161 LAURELBROOK DRIVE

$169,900

$169,500

LOOKING FOR PRIVACY?

3 BR, 2.5 BA with 2+ acres
with wood stove.

OLD FORT AREA

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, +/ 1625 SF, Ranch

4662 HWY 70 WEST

$164,900

BRICK HOME IN PG AREA

+/- 4.9 acres, convenient to Marion and Old
Fort

LOG STYLE
Excellent Condition. 2 BR, 2 BA, 1,300+/sq ft.

111 BROAD STREET

19 DUNN TRAIL

EXCELLENT LOCATION
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, +/- 1600 SF, fenced
back yard - online at
www.111BroadStreet.com

LIKE NEW LOG HOME!

2 BR, 2 BA, 1.5 story, wrap deck, gated
subdivision, 1,350+/- sq ft.
Online at: www.19DunnTrail.com

$156,000

YOUR HOME
COULD BE HERE

26 GILBERT STREET

$142,500

126 SPRING STREET

$149,900

LIKE NEW IN TOWN!

3 BR, 2.5BA, 2,010+/- sq ft, built 2002.
Online at : www.126SpringStreet.com

PERFECT HOME, SEARCHING FOR

PERFECT BUYER
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, +/- 1530 SF, basement, corner lot

778 LEDFORD LANE

$129,900

PRIVATE HOME IN THE WOODS

3 Br, 1 Ba, with +/- 1.96 acres.

460 GUY ROAD

$92,000

MACKEY CREEK AREA

2 Br, 1 Ba, +/- 1050 SF

RANCH, PRIVATE
3 BR, 1 BA, +/- 2104 SF

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

EXCELLENT VALUE IN ASHE BRIDGE!

2 BR, 2 BA, 1,080+/- sq ft, log home
style.

511 EAST COURT STREET

990 HOPEWELL ROAD

$115,900

$74,000

MORGANTON
3 BR, 1 Ba, Ranch, +/- 1100 SF

$109,900

PLEASANT GARDENS
2 BR, 2 BA, great private back yard
and great location, total potential heated
square footage over 2000 including basement.

91 PULLIAM STREET

$112,500

4 BR, 2 Ba, +/- 1700 SF, Heat Pump

101 VIRGINIA AVENUE

71 WEST HIGH STREET

2 HOMES!
Main house is a brick 2 BR, 2nd house
is a smaller 1 BR, convenient in-town
location!

EXCELLENT & CONVENIENT LOCATION!

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

$69,900

$70,000

$50,000

$96,500

CUTE LITTLE HOME

2 BR, 1 BA, with barn and
extra storage building.

497 EAST COURT STREET

$68,500

BRICK FIXER-UPPER
3 BR 1 BA, good floor plan.

491 EAST COURT STREET

$45,500

2 BEDROOM
2 BR, 1 Ba, +/- 900 SF

79 VICTORY DRIVE

481 EAST COURT STREET

$30,500

3 BEDROOM
3 BR, 1 Ba, +/- 900 SF

$29,900

FIXER UPPER
Rental 2 BR, 1 BA, home outside the
city limits.

84 LUCKY STREET

$15,900

FIXER UPPER
Great Location, needs work

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 Marion, NC 28752

Steve Jones

HOMEFINDER

GREAT RENTAL
2 BR, 1 BA home with fenced back
yard.

CLOSE TO TOWN!
3 BR, 1,000+/- sq ft, carport.

11 HONEYBEE DRIVE

NEW
LISTING

2305 US HWY 221

$50,500

$131,000

DYSARTSVILLE LOCATION
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, +/- 1500 SF

108 VIEW STREET

NEW
LISTING

89 KATHY STREET

5596 JOHN REEP ROAD

NEW
LISTING

NEW
LISTING

REDUCED

$119,000

3 BA, 2 BA, convenient in town location,

many upgrades!

$134,000

MOUNTAIN CHALET
3 BR, 1.5 BA, 1,600+/- sq ft, 13+/- acres.
Below tax value!

62 ASHE BRIDGE FARMS N

$82,500

473 COXES CREEK CHURCH RD

$134,900

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2762 HWY 226 SOUTH

$149,999

REDUCED

138 LOCUST COVE ROAD

REDUCED

$178,500

REDUCED

141 MOUNTAIN VISTA DR

$156,000

$214,900

The McDowell News

NEW
LISTING

$224,500

LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS !

Unique style in Deepwoods. 3 BR, 2 full
BA, formal areas, pool, pool house/building.
Online at: www.37DeepwoodsDrive.com

501 LINVILLE DRIVE

350 MOUNTAIN POINT DR

$250,000

HOMEFINDER

BORDERS NATIONAL FOREST

AND THE CATAWBA RIVER
Brick ranch, 3 BR, 2 BA + 44 acres w/
much pasture land & barn, bordering Pisgah at the top & the Catawba along the
pasture.

REALTOR

301 North Main Street

Marion, NC 28752
steve@SteveJonesSellsHomes.com

828 . 442 . 7204

1510 OLD 221 SOUTH

Realtor/Broker

828-442-5094
BUSINESS........828-652-6455
FAX

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

Joan McGuire
Realtor/Broker

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

December 2015

Teresa Sigmon

$129,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Here is your opportunity to own a
real County Store(formerly known
as Lawings)! Property is located
in the center of the Glenwood
Community, it served as a local
gathering place while supplying
basic food, fuel & livestock items.
Imagine the stories that have
been told around the wood stove.
Located just across from Glenwood Elementary School & adjoining Glenwood Baptist
Church. 1,680 sq ft of retail space (1,050 sq ft was added for feed & other retail
items), 22x32 covered area that was used for gasoline pump area (pumps have been
removed), paved parking lot, heat pump for main structure, small kitchen area, wood
stove, shelves & additional storage. Public sewer is available.

December 2015

HOMEFINDER

THE

Warning Signs of Disaster Scams

Cindy J. Ledbetter

MARION
AGENCY

The McDowell News

Broker/Realtor
Property Management

828-442-0034
cindyledbetter@gmail.com

NOW AVAILABLE!

Old Fort
3,200 SQ FT. 16 acres
& pool. Secluded w/
mountain views.

$550,000

Call Cindy at 828-442-0034 for more information.

NEW LISTING!

6531 Vein Mountain Road

Welcome To
The Marion Agency
Sales Team!

Amy Collins
Agent

828-527-7419
collinsrealty1@aol.com

COMING SOON!

6539 Sugar Hill Rd.

12.91 acres with a barn.

Built in 2010.
5 acres.

Call Cindy
for more information.

$210,000
NEW LISTING!
REDUCED - NEW PRICE!

94 High Meadow Dr. Marion

4 BR., 4 BA., Built in 2009.

Antique maple flooring, stainless
appliances, quartz kitchen counter
tops, finished basement, 16x16
storage building.

204 Foxtail Heights Marion

1999 Mobile Home.
3 BR/2 BA. 1 acre.

$419,000

$69,900
928 Deer Ridge Trail Marion

REDUCED!

6831 Hwy 221 South Marion

Brick home in Glenwood,
3 BR. 1 1/2 BA., full
basement, large garage,
11+ acres, no restrictions.

Log home
with beautiful
mountain views!
1.24 acres.

$230,000

$349,500

REDUCED!

5578 Old Fort Sugar Hill Rd Marion

REDUCED!

412 Landis Road Marion

3 BR, 2-1/2 BA.

11.85 acres.

3 BR/2 BA
with basement

$274,900

$139,900
NEW LISTING! COMMERCIAL

Hwy 70 West Marion

Car Wash

(beside PG Fire
Department)

$85,000

STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE

Climate controlled units. Various sizes & prices.

Call 828-442-0034 for details!

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

LAND FOR SALE:

Deer Ridge Trail
Lot 66. 1.14 acres ........................................... $25,000
Memorial Park Road
10 Acres............................................................ $80,000
12.31 Acres
On half timber. Joins US Forest Service Lands .. $288,000
602 Haven Heights
1.82 acres......................................................... $32,000
00 Waycross Road *SOLD*
1.74 acres......................................................... $18,000
933 Burma Road East
.81 acres ..............................................................$8,900
Lot 44 Blackberry Creek
2.83 acres......................................................... $67,000
560 Sunrise Path
1.11 acres, well & septic................................ $84,900
114 Edwards Loop Old Fort *Under Contract*
Well & Septic, 2.381 acre.........................$24,900

46 Lots
Hidden Lakes..........$4900 each or all for $210,000
3 Lots
The Meadows ......................................... $23,100 each
605 Ned McGimsey Rd., Nebo
7 acres ............................................................. $60,000
Grandview Peaks
Lot 45, 2.11 acres, Long Range Mountain Views
.................................................................$69,900
Hidden Lake
Lot 23, 2.25 acres ........................................... $15,000
Morganton
Lots at 205 & 207 Henrys Glen
..................................................... $27,000 both parcels
Old Fort
Various lots at Hickory Nut Trace, Old Fort, suitable
for doublewides.................................. $19,900 per lot

When natural disasters strike, many people

immediately ask what they can do to help.
Some may volunteer at disaster sites, while
others may offer financial donations from
afar.
While donors efforts are always sincere,
some of the people soliciting those donations
may be anything but. The Internet and
smartphones have made it easier for
criminals to defraud well-intentioned men
and women who simply want to help at
a time when that help is sorely needed.
Fraudulent websites, bulk email solicitations
and texting scams that encourage donations
are each means by which criminals take
advantage of conscientious donors.
As eager as prospective donors may be to
lend a financial hand when disaster strikes,
its important to take the time to confirm
that an organization is legitimate and not an
operation organized by fraudsters looking to
make a fast buck. The following are a handful
of red flags that may indicate an organization
seeking financial donations in the wake of a
disaster is not what it says it is.
Demands: Legitimate organizations will
never make demands of prospective
donors, so men and women should be wary
of organizations that solicit on-the-spot
donations. Reputable organizations, such
as the Red Cross, have enough resources
to respond to natural disasters without
demanding immediate action from donors.
Hesitancy to share information:
Reputable organizations are transparent with
regard to sharing information about their
programs, relief efforts and allocation of
donations. If solicited by an organization that

seems hesitant to share information about

itself, donors should politely hang up the
phone or walk away.
Request for personal information: Some
scammers will attempt to gather personal
information, including social security
numbers and credit card numbers, over
the phone. Never share your social security
number with anyone, and keep in mind that
the majority of charities can now accept
donations online, removing the need to share
credit card information over the phone. Stop
speaking with solicitors who continue to ask
for personal information.
Checks: Some scammers will request
that donors make donation checks out to
fundraisers and not an actual organization.
When making a donation to charity, make the
check payable to an organization and not an
event. Confirm the organization is legitimate
by visiting its website.
Name: Many fraudsters go to great lengths
to defraud well-intentioned men and women.
Some even establish fake organizations and
websites with names that sound very similar
to legitimate charities. Such websites may be
linked through fraudulent email solicitations,
and they are often designed to mimic the
websites of legitimate organizations. Never
donate via links in emails. Instead, type
the name of a charity into a search engine,
confirming its the actual charity you wish to
work with and not a fraudulent entity with a
very similar name.
Donating in the wake of a natural disaster
is a thoughtful gesture. But donors must be
on the lookout for scammers looking to take
advantage of their generosity.

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December 2015

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Steve Jones REALTOR

828.442.7204

Practice Garage And

Workshop Smarts
Completing home improvement projects on your own can
be both rewarding and financially responsible. A growing
number of homeowners are dabbling in do-it-yourself
projects, recognizing both the personal and financial rewards
of such undertakings. As more and more homeowners
perform their own renovations and other improvement
projects, many are outfitting their homes with state-of-the-art
workshops and transforming garages into a do-it-yourselfers
paradise.
Safety is vital in any workshop. During a typical home
renovation, homeowners will use all sorts of dangerous tools
and chemicals, and even the simplest mishap can result in a
serious injury. Following safety rules can reduce the risk of
injury.
Know your tools
Before novice do-it-yourselfers begin working with
power tools, they should familiarize themselves with their
owners manuals and the operating instructions. Some
home-improvement retailers offer classes in various home
renovation projects and may be able to teach tool usage.
Do-it-yourselfers should consult professionals with regard
to proper tool use and safety. Do not use tools for purposes
other than what the tool was intended to do. If machine
guards are provided, they should be used and never
removed.
Wear safety gear

Eye, ear and breathing protection are key in any workshop

environment. Dust and chemical gases may be present when
working with certain products, and debris can be kicked up
and enter the eyes, causing irritation or even blindness. Loud
power tools can damage sensitive ears, especially when used
in a contained room. Always wear goggles, sound-muffling
earphones and dust masks when working.
Assess physical well-being
Do-it-yourselfers should never work with machinery if they
are feeling sick or fatigued or while taking medication that
can affect concentration or alertness. All it takes is a moment
of distraction to cause an injury.

Never surprise anyone who is working with power tools and

keep unnecessary people out of the workshop, where they
might chat and distract others from the tasks at hand.

Factor in ergonomics
Failure to work in comfortable conditions can result in
repetition injuries or muscle strain. Make the workshop as
comfortable as possible. Ensure the work table is at the right
height. Use a rubber mat on the floor to reduce standing
fatigue. Have a stool or chair available for taking breaks.
Keep a clean shop
Power cords strewn around the workshop present a
tripping hazard. They also make it possible to drag sharp or
heavy tools off of tables and workbenches if the cords are
pulled or tripped over. A neat workshop is a safer workshop.
Pay attention to where tools are kept and keep cords
manageable.
Dress appropriately
Loose clothing and hair can become tangled or lodged
in equipment. Do not wear jewelry. Dress comfortably but
appropriately for the workshop, being sure to wear sturdy
shoes.
Lock it up
Children and pets are curious and may wander into a
workshop to explore. They can become seriously ill or
injured by the bevy of chemicals and tools used for common
projects. Some items are flammable and sharp and should
always be out of reach. Locking cabinets and drawers can
keep tools inaccessible. Also warn youngsters against
entering the workshop unattended.
As more people engage in do-it-yourself projects,
homeowners should reacquaint themselves with safety
procedures.

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McDowell Board of REALTORS

McDowell Board of REALTORS met November 9, at the Community
Building and sponsored a continuing education class. Bill Trull
of Cumbie & Trull School of Real Estate was the instructor. He
is pictured with Cecilia Reel, Chairman of the Membership and
Member Services and Mary Jane Boyd, Chairman of the Social
Committee. The Board would like to thank the committees for
their hard work and also thanks Asheville Savings Bank and First
Citizens Bank for their support in helping to provide refreshments.

How to Revitalize an Aging Sofa

Couches are an important component of living rooms and dens,
serving as comfortable places to relax.
Sofas will be sat on, slept on and,
if young children are in the house,
sometimes jumped on.

rips, certain stains or opening seams

may be eligible for repair. Covered
costs means not having to spend any
money out of pocket.

Cleaning may be another simple fix.

Check with the manufacturers guideHomeowners looking for new sofas
lines for cleaning. Certain fabrics
often prioritize comfort, but they
require specific cleaning solutions. If
also want a sofa that can withstand
you are ever unsure about what to use
the test of time. Although theres no to clean the sofa, use a mild solution
magic formula, a sturdy sofa should
of soap and water in an inconhave a lifespan of around 10 years.
spicuous spot first. Many carpet and
According to Houzz, quality sofas
upholstery cleaning solutions can be
should feel solid and heavy. They
used on furniture. Use sparingly and
should have joints that are double
test for color-fastness before cleaning
doweled and fitted with corner blocks the entire couch. For those who are
that are both glued and screwed (not skittish about cleaning the sofa on
stapled) into place. Over time, even
their own, consult with a professional
the sturdiest couch can start to show upholstery cleaning service.
its age and look a bit past its prime.
Dont fret. There are some easy ways Slipcovers are another option to
to give that aging sofa a makeover.
revitalizing the look of an aging sofa.
Fitted slipcovers slide right over the
Begin by reviewing the service agree- existing couch cushions and can
ment. If you purchased an extended change an outdated sofa into one that
warranty or protection plan on the
looks brand new. Measuring correctly
furniture, you may be eligible for
and buying accordingly will help
repairs at no cost. Stores will restrict achieve a seamless look.
just what is covered under such
service plans, and regular wear and
There also are some easy do-ittear may be excluded. However,
yourself fixes for couches that may

be sagging or looking deflated. If seat

cushions can be removed, consider
placing firm cardboard or wood on
top of the springs to provide more
firmness. Cushions may begin to sag
when the springs underneath begin
to lose their elasticity. If the cushions
are the problem, replacing the foam
in the cushions or the loose-fill stuffing in the pillows can breathe new
life into the couch. Foam can begin
to disintegrate and lose its shape and
integrity. Craft stores, home improvement centers and fabric stores often
carry foam products, but those you
cant find might be available via
online orders.
Do not give up on a sofa just yet. It
may be repaired or given a fresh look
to make it appear like new.

December 2015

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Recolor Your Kitchen and

Make it More Efficient
A lot goes on in the kitchen: preparing food,
sharing meals, spending time with a friend
over a cup of coffee, helping children with
homework, baking for holidays -- and much
more. If your kitchen could use an update to
become an easier-to-use, more pleasant room,
Woodcraft has some ideas and products to help
you get started.
Its amazing the difference you can make with
just a few functional and decorative changes
to your homes kitchen area. Most of these
projects can be completed in a weekend. If you
live close to a Woodcraft store, the staff will
be happy to help you match products to any
home improvement job you plan to do -- and
offer knowledgeable how-to advice for using
the products, Darin Lawrence, Woodcraft
director of product development, said. For
more project ideas, check out Woodcraft on
Pinterest www.pinterest.com/woodcraftsupply.
Woodcraft also offers how-to video, articles and
instructions at www.woodcraft.com/search2/
learn.aspx.
Cabinets
If you are not ready to replace kitchen cabinets,
consider changing the color and hardware.
Since the current trend is for darker cabinets,
select an easy-to-use dark General Finishes
Gel Stain, such as the popular java or antique
walnut. If you choose to remove some doors for
an open-shelf look, consider using a General
Finishes Milk Paint shade for the interior to
complement the exterior color.
For easier door opening and closing, choose
a Salice Hinge in a darker titanium finish that
will complement the darker cabinets. Add Hickory Hardware Door Knobs or Pulls that come in
several styles and finishes. For kitchen drawers,
upgrade the slides, changing from side mounts
to undermount slides with Blum Tandem Plus
Blumotion Concealed Drawer
Runners
Reface the face frames and cabinet ends with
Sauers & Co. Wood Veneer backed with 3M
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) that is presanded and ready to finish to match the cabinet
doors. For cutting, use a Quad Pro Trimmer
with tungsten carbide double-edge cutters
that trim veneer in either direction. For easy
application of this veneer product, the FastCap
Speed Roller Pro ensures consistent pressure
for good results.
To add or replace decorative molding for your
cabinets and/or walls, cut perfectly mitered corner joints with the EZ Pro Crown King Crown
Molding Jig. The handy SharkGrip 8 Bar/Nail
Puller can pry in a tight spot with little damage
to molding and has curved blade that lifts molding easily. To help with molding installation,
use the 3rd Hands articulating foot to support
crown molding at an angle.
Say goodbye to constant searches for items in

cabinets with a DIY 22-24 Pullout Shelf Kit.

The shelves are easy to measure, cut, assemble
and install. Or custom build your own pullout
shelves using the Pre-cut Prefinished Drawer
Side and Drawer Bottom material with the
easy-to-use KREG Micro Pocket Drill Guide.
Countertop
For cluttered countertops that are home to
too many small appliances and other items,
consider storing ones used only occasionally
elsewhere, perhaps in cabinets.
To protect your valuable kitchen knives and
save counter space, follow Woodcraft product
development manager Ben Bices example and
build a knife block to mount underneath the
kitchen cabinet. Bice designed the block to hold
his high quality ZHEN knives. See Woodcraft
Magazine Issue 60 (Aug/Sept 14) for Bens
step-by-step directions to make your own knife
block -- and knives, if you are interested.

Furniture
General Finishes Gel and Milk Paint are also
good choices to recolor your wood furniture
in shades that match or complement the new
cabinet look. Milk Paint offers an opportunity
to add a splash of color on a small piece of
furniture, shelving or a plant stand to brighten
the look but not overpower the kitchen.
If your wood cabinets and/or furniture only
need a cover-up for nicks, scratches and other
damage, Touch-Up Pens, Fill Sticks and Burnin Sticks from Touch-Up Solutions may be the
answer. They come in 10 colors, ranging from
light oak to black.
Lighting
Add subtle lighting with Haefele 12-Volt Loox
LED Strip Lights in cool or warm white. Ideal
for background lighting, use under or around
cabinets, around doorframes, and pretty much
anywhere you want. Strips are flexible, easy
to install and can be cut to size. LED lighting
generates very little heat, uses less energy, and
has a long service life.
For more information about Woodcraft products, contact the store nearest you, visit www.
woodcraft.com or call (800) 535-4482.

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December 2015

HOMEFINDER

F E A T U R E D
COMMERCIAL

H O M E S

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

A. Everette Clark
Broker, GRI

BUCK CREEK SUBDIVISION

Clark
Realty

UCE

RED

The McDowell News

2668 HWY 70W - PG

15 6TH STREET EM

13 MOUNTAIN IVY DRIVE

215 GENEVA DRIVE

GREAT LOCATION!
MLS 16462

AMAZING VALUE
5BR, 2 BA MLS 16827

CONVENIENT LOCATION
3 BR, 2 BA MLS 16838

CABIN IN THE WOODS!

2 Bed, 2 Bath MLS 16398

LINVILLE FALLS COUNTRY CLUB

OPEN VALLEY (WEST MARION)

$144,900

$185,900

MARION-DOWNTOWN LIVING

DING

PEN
SALE

57 ROCKY BRANCH TRAIL

488 OPEN VALLEY

WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN!

3 Bed, 2 Bath MLS 16537

ONE OF A KIND RETREAT!

2 Bed, 2 Bath MLS 16507

BEST VALUE ON THE MARKET!

4 Bed, 2.5 Bath MLS 16541

3.3 ACRES!
3 Bed, 2 Bath MLS 16579

$162,000

$275,000

4 Bedroom, 2 baths, kitchen, dining, living

room, front covered & rear porch, vinyl siding,
heat pump, city water & sewer. Presently rented
at $800 per month. Good investment property.

DING

172 GENEVA DR - PG

$109,900

652-2469

eclarkrealty@gmail.com

161 Spring Street Marion, NC

PEN

80 MORGAN ST.

442-7078

www.mcdowellmls.com

$149,900

SALE

652-6077

CELL:

AFTER HOURS:
EMAIL:

$249,900 $199,900

CALL:

JUST REDUCED!

$99,900

$85,000.00

WEST MARION

270 East Glenview Street Marion, NC

812 HIDDEN VIEW LOOP

$199,900

PLEASANT GARDENS
3 Bed, 3 Bath MLS 15731

161 FIFTH C STREET

193 GRAMBY - MARION

NEAR TOWN
3 Bed, 1 Bath MLS 16068

LOVELY BUNGALOW
2 Bed, 1 Bath MLS 15933

$107,900

$99,900

$44,900

35 West Henderson Street

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

YOUR LISTING
COULD BE HERE

Contact:
Rhonda Silver

Marion, NC 28752
rhondarealestate@yahoo.com

REALTOR/BROKER

828-442-8585

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

The Bright side

of Real Estate
Owner/ Realtor
Charlotte Bright
www.carolinabrightrealty.com
charlottebright1170@gmail.com

828-655-0911

358 Toney Drive Marion

4 Bedrooms, Brick, 2 Baths, Kitchen with breakfast area,

Dining Room, Living Room, Den w/fireplace, Florida
Room, Laundry Room, Day Light Basement, Covered
Front Porch, Nice Patio, Double Detached Garage (w/
workshop, remote control electric door), and detached
StorageBuilding.HeatPumpandoilfiredFurnace.Recent
updates including Windows, Baths, Kitchen, Floors,
Roof, Electrical and Plumbing. City water and sewer.
Located on approx. one acre in a very good neighborhood.
Priced below county tax value. Shown by appointment.

$198,500.00

Rhonda Silver

3243 Tatertown Loop Nebo

49 Snipes Street Marion

REDUCED

REDUCED

UNDER CONTRACT

Beautiful 4 BR., 2 BA. Home has bonus room with

closet. 6.37 acres, close to hospital, shopping and
I-40. Home has been updated with central H/A, wiring,
& roof. Hardwood floors, large LR, with French doors.
Owners giving $2000.00 window allowance. Has
pasture land, creeks, fruit trees, & buildings. Partial
basement. While doing updates, support beams show
home was a Sears & Roebuck home, but not certified.
Motivated seller, bring all offers.

3 BR., 2 BA brick home with basement. Open floor

plan, bay windows, 2 wood burning fireplaces,
2 car garage in basement, W/D hookup on main
floor and another one in basement. Great place to
have a mini farm with 7+/-acres with creek and
pond/lake, beautiful lawn, fruit trees and vines.
Dont let this one get away! Price Reduced...
Motivated Sellers!

Motivated sellers!! Beautiful 3 BR., 1 BA., with

full basement & an extra full bath. Central H/A
added in June 2015, hardwood & tile floors,
custom cabinets, cedar closets, Open kitchen
/dining area, den, LR., Custom blinds, new
windows, end of road on .37 +/- acres. Nicely
landscaped, & partial privacy fence. Call today
to schedule a showing!

Great little buy 2 houses for the price of one, located in

beautiful North Cove Mountains with a creek. Only 10
minutes to Super Wal-Mart in Spruce Pine. Sit back,
relax and listen to the sound of running water. Main
home has hardwood floors, metal roof, wood siding,
central H/A, closed in porch used for sun room with
W/D hook-ups. 2nd home is being used for storage
and needs some TLC. Great garden spot, trout in
creek, several sheds& outbuilding, property offers too
much to pass up. Sold As Is.

113 Hill Road Marion

584 Wright Road Marion

Larkhaven Drive Marion

Lake James

Land For Sale

Picture yourself relaxing sitting on your porch

in a home you designed, overlooking the water
on this beautiful dock-able waterfront lot in
the gated community of The Arbor at Lake
James. Lot has a slight slope to the water and
pier zone that allows for easy access to the
lake. Located in a cul-de-sac for privacy and in
a deep water cove.

$34,900 - $99,000

$190,000

$180,000

UNDER CONTRACT

Relax on your large back deck overlooking a well

landscaped yard, partially fenced in with a creek.
Beautiful 3 BR., 2 BA. Home, LR, eat in kitchen, gas
fireplace, front porch, Many new updates including
new kitchen counter tops, new heat pump, red
metal roof installed 2010, & more. 10X20 storage
bldg. with red metal roof & loft area storage, On
dead end road. Anxious owners, call today before
this one gets away!!

$89,900

2431 NC 226N Marion

340Ashworth Circle Marion

Cute little starter or retirement home. 2 BR.,

1 BA., HW floors throughout living area &
bedrooms, vinyl flooring in kitchen and bath.
New updates with vinyl siding and windows
and also has a covered front porch. Close
to shopping and downtown. Partial dirt
basement for added storage. Call today to
schedule a showing.

$72,900

Cute 2 BR., 1 BA. home . Does need a little

TLC. Home has a covered front porch, an old
log storage shed, another storage building.
Nice landscaped yard. Has partial dirt
basement with furnace and potential for
canning storage area. Come see what all
this home has to offer! Under contract, but
accepting back up offers!

$59,625

$139,900

$172,900

$99,900

Beautiful lots in
The Arbor
at Lake James
Subdivision features lake front pavilion
area, boat docks, boat storage area,
paved roads, gated community. Possible
owner financing.

Call for Details!