For Sale $169,000
**PRICE IMPROVEMENT – MOTIVATED SELLER!** Unrestricted country living with endless possibilities! This private property offers ample acreage with multiple potential homesites—perfect for a primary residence, investment opportunity, RVs, or tiny homes. No deed restrictions allow you the freedom to make it your own. Conveniently located just off Zion Hill Road with easy access to I-40, Marion, Old Fort, Asheville, and beyond, this property combines privacy with accessibility. The existing cozy cottage sits on a concrete slab with a partial basement and is ready for your personal touch. Features include a monitor heater, a great room with a stone fireplace, and a split-level layout offering a bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, and a bonus room (ceiling height under 7 feet). Live in the home while you build your dream home on the property, or renovate for a great investment opportunity. The land itself is a standout feature—ideal for gardening, recreation, or future development. **Please note:** One room does not meet the 7-foot ceiling height requirement and cannot be counted as a legal bedroom. No septic records were found on file with the county. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for unrestricted land with privacy and potential—schedule your showing today!
| List Price: | $169,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 737 sqft |
| Parking: | Other - See Remarks |
| MLS Number: | CAR4294498 |
| Subdivision: | NONE |
| Style: | Cottage |
| Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Year Built: | 1980 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 04-21-2026 | Listed | $169,000 | $230 |
| 10-29-2025 | Price Decrease | $220,000-4.35% | $299 |
| 10-09-2025 | Price Decrease | $230,000-2.13% | $313 |
| 08-27-2025 | Price Decrease | $235,000-2.08% | $319 |
| 08-04-2025 | Relisted | $240,000-7.69% | $326 |
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| 1215 Payne Road, Marion NC | 0 mi | $169,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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1215 Payne Road, Marion NC is a 737 ft2 on a 3.170 acres Appraisal lot. This is for $169,000. This has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, and was built in 1980.
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