# 196 Austin Drive, Marion, NC 28752 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba single family, $269,900 ($296/sqft), built 1980, 912 sqft. Est. $1,444/mo. Listed 3 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $269,900 | | Price/sqft | $296 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 full | | Square Feet | 912 | | Year Built | 1980 | | Lot Size | 41,382 sqft (0.95 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 3 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,365 | | Estimated Insurance | $79 | | **Total** | **$1,444** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** Unspecified - **Middle:** Unspecified - **High:** Unspecified ## Property Highlights - Built in 1980 - 0.95 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description Beautiful Custom 2-Bedroom 2 Bath home located in Marion, NC, where timeless materials and custom details create a warm and inviting mountain-home atmosphere. From the moment you arrive, the custom-made pecky cypress front door makes a striking first impression and sets the tone for the quality found throughout the home. Inside, beautiful hickory flooring adds warmth, character, and durability, while the kitchen showcases rich alderwood cabinetry that provides a distinctive, natural look with plenty of warmth and charm. The exterior is equally impressive, featuring cypress siding that gives the home a distinctive character and natural beauty that blends beautifully with the surrounding Western North Carolina landscape. The property also features a workshop, providing excellent space for hobbies, woodworking, storage, or other projects. Enjoy the peaceful setting and privacy of being located at the end of a private road, while still being conveniently located in Marion and close to area shopping, dining, recreation, and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. This home offers the appeal of small-town living and is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking for a home with quality craftsmanship, natural materials, and one-of-a-kind character. Custom details like these are hard to find-come see the craftsmanship for yourself! Shared Well agreement bk 1384 pg 537 and road maintenance bk 1384 pg 541 New Windows The washer and dryer are in the utility closet on the side porch. Tax card shows 1 bathroom- the home has 2- no permit found ## Location - **Address:** 196 Austin Drive, Marion, NC 28752 - **County:** McDowell - **Coordinates:** 35.660851, -82.059024 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=35.660851,-82.059024 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Cindy Ledbetter - **Brokerage:** The Marion Agency LLC - **Phone:** 8284420034 - **Broker Phone:** (828) 442-0034 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/196-Austin-Dr_Marion_NC_28752_M53003-24736?f=listhub&s=CMLSNC&m=4426519&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f2323779800r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f650025882r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f451029992r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f1729794056r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f3002706324r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f3892103728r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f3949350054r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f3763964625r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f1342672087r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f2165934401r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f2644704391r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f1096619413r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f388755884r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f3182026795r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f4079593509r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f613305609r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f2295437570r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f917870293r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f138790996r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f953255412r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f4062682275r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f365334564r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f3871974771r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f258491830r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f2830708306r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f2274084467r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f850301859r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 28](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f3077299778r.jpg) ![196 Austin Drive - Photo 29](http://lh.rdcpix.com/edb0e777aeb76dd44073347251e83b37l-f1596363086r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 4426519 | **Updated:** 2026-09-19 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Canopy MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/196-austin-drive-marion-nc-28752-4426519) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/196-austin-drive-marion-nc-28752-4426519#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/196-austin-drive-marion-nc-28752-4426519", "name": "196 Austin Drive, Marion, NC 28752", "description": "Beautiful Custom 2-Bedroom 2 Bath home located in Marion, NC, where timeless materials and custom details create a warm and inviting mountain-home atmosphere. From the moment you arrive, the custom-made pecky cypress front door makes a striking first impression and sets the tone for the quality found throughout the home. 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