00 Snow Brook Drive, Marion, North Carolina 28752

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Clear Mountain Estates: 39.23 Acres With a Recorded Subdivision Plan Near Downtown Marion Approximately 1.5 miles from downtown Marion, Clear Mountain Estates offers an unusual combination of acreage, a recorded residential lot layout, an existing gravel road loop, and convenient access to town. Offered together as one property, the land presents several possibilities for a buyer interested in residential development, a smaller collection of larger homesites, private ownership, or a long-term land investment. The subdivision was platted and recorded in 2000. The recorded plan shows 35 lots ranging from approximately 0.50 to 1.57 acres, together with a 1.23-acre wooded commons along the northern property line. Two parcels were previously conveyed out, so buyers should not assume that every lot shown on the original subdivision plat is included in this offering. According to information provided by the county planning department, the recorded plat is grandfathered under the rules in effect before McDowell County adopted its 2007 subdivision ordinance. That existing recorded framework is an important starting point, but it should not be confused with confirmation that every platted lot is currently buildable or that no additional approvals, infrastructure, or evaluations will be required. One Property, Several Possible Directions Clear Mountain Estates gives a buyer more than one approach to consider. Pursue the Recorded Residential Layout A buyer may investigate development of the remaining property in accordance with the recorded subdivision plan. The lot layout is already on record, and portions of the internal road system exist on the ground. The next steps would include confirming the lots included in the sale, the relationship between the existing roads and platted rights-of-way, individual site suitability, utility requirements, and the approvals necessary to proceed. The absence of known septic evaluations is particularly important when considering the feasibility of individual homesites. Consider Fewer, Larger Homesites Another possibility is to investigate a revised layout with fewer, larger residential parcels arranged around the existing road system. That approach could appeal to buyers seeking additional space near Marion rather than a conventional smaller-lot subdivision. Any reconfiguration would need to be evaluated against applicable requirements, recorded easements, and the subdivision covenants. The current covenants include provisions concerning additional lots and access to other property, so a revised concept should be reviewed before being treated as an available development option. Explore Private Estate Ownership A buyer seeking a larger wooded property near town may prefer to retain the land together rather than pursue multiple homesites. The acreage and existing internal road offer a starting point for investigating a private residential setting. Existing access rights, previously conveyed parcels, and recorded restrictions would remain relevant. Purchasing the property together does not eliminate rights held by neighboring owners or automatically remove the subdivision covenants. Hold the Property While Planning The county currently assesses the offering as a single acreage parcel rather than as 35 individually assessed subdivision lots. That treatment may be useful to a buyer evaluating a phased project or longer-term ownership. The reported 2027 tax value is $160,060. Buyers should confirm the applicable assessment, actual tax obligation, and how development, division, or other changes could affect future taxation. An Existing Road System—With Important Details to Understand Access is from SR 1170, California Street, by way of Snow Brooke Drive. A gravel road loop is already present, allowing a buyer to examine portions of the property without beginning with an entirely undeveloped internal route. However, the existing road and the recorded road layout are not identical. Portions of the gravel road follow the platted Snowbrook and Grandfather Vista Drives. Another portion follows an older drive across several platted lots. High Country Drive, Springs Creek Drive, and the platted cul-de-sacs have not been constructed. This distinction matters when considering lot access, road completion, and any proposed development layout. Buyers should compare the recorded plats with conditions on the ground and determine what road work, legal clarification, or additional improvements their intended use would require. The property also adjoins the US 221/NC 226 bypass. That highway is controlled-access, and no driveway access is available from the bypass. Wooded Acreage Close to Marion The property offers a wooded setting tucked back from the public road while remaining approximately 1.5 miles from downtown Marion. Shopping, dining, schools, and the hospital are nearby. US 221 and I-40 are minutes away, Lake James is a short drive, and Asheville is approximately an hour away or less, depending on the destination and travel conditions. For a buyer considering residential use, the appeal is the combination of a substantial tract and access to everyday services—not a location requiring a long drive for every errand. Utilities and Homesite Evaluations Electric power is reported to be available on adjacent parcels, but no electric service is currently installed on the property. A telephone line follows part of the existing road. Wells and septic systems would be needed. No septic evaluation records have been identified. Buyers should investigate: Electric-service extension routes, easements, capacity, and costs. Well placement and water-supply considerations. Soil suitability and septic options for proposed homesites. The relationship between utilities, roads, setbacks, and usable building areas. The recorded lot arrangement alone does not establish that each lot can accommodate a home, well, and septic system. Recorded Residential Covenants The existing covenants establish a residential framework for Clear Mountain Estates. As currently recorded, they provide for single-family homes containing at least 1,600 square feet and allow stick-built or off-frame modular construction. Manufactured homes, livestock, and commercial uses are prohibited. Other provisions include: Restrictions on barns and outbuildings other than a garage. Prohibitions on hunting, gun discharge, and mining. Ten-foot setbacks. Declarant-consent requirements for creating additional lots or using the property as a road to other land. Shared road-maintenance responsibilities among owners. These provisions should be evaluated in relation to the buyer’s actual plans. A concept involving agricultural use, additional structures, recreational shooting, or access to adjoining acreage may conflict with the current restrictions. The covenants are recorded in Deed Book 695, Page 714. A Covenant-Amendment Provision The covenants state that they may be amended at any time by owners of 75% of the lots. Because this offering includes a substantial portion of the originally platted subdivision, the amendment provision may be relevant to a buyer considering changes. It should not be assumed, however, that acquiring this property guarantees the ability to modify or eliminate the restrictions. The buyer’s attorney should determine how the provision applies, including the ownership and voting rights associated with the two previously conveyed parcels, the meaning of “lots” under the documents, and any declarant rights or other requirements affecting an amendment. Recorded Easements and Third-Party Access Several recorded easements affect the property and should be incorporated into any ownership or development plan. The supplied records identify: A 30-foot right-of-way serving the adjoining Turner property along the older drive, recorded in Deed Book 494, Page 990. Two Horton ingress-and-egress easements from SR 1170, recorded in Deed Book 335, Page 641, without a defined width or location in the supplied description. Duke Energy easements. A 20-foot easement crossing platted Lot 10. These rights may affect road use, building placement, utility planning, and the degree of privacy available in particular areas. Their locations, beneficiaries, and legal effect should be confirmed through title review and appropriate survey work. Acreage, Survey, and Title Considerations The property is offered as 39.23 acres based on the deed, tax card, and recorded plats. County GIS depicts 32.74 acres, creating a discrepancy that should be resolved to the buyer’s satisfaction. No new survey is known. Two parcels were previously conveyed under Deed Book 1022, Page 562, and Deed Book 1250, Page 451. Buyers should confirm their boundaries and determine precisely which portions of the recorded subdivision remain in the offering. There is also an additional deed issue requiring review: the 2024 deed omits an exception for a 0.626-acre tract recorded in Deed Book 582, Page 264, which appeared in the prior deed. The buyer’s attorney should determine the effect of that omission on the property being conveyed. A branch appears on the western portion of the 1997 survey. Its current location and any applicable flood-zone or buffer considerations should be verified. For a purchase involving this acreage and recorded subdivision history, reconciling the deed, exceptions, plats, easements, and physical conditions is an important part of evaluating the opportunity. Explore the Opportunity With a Clear Understanding of the Property Clear Mountain Estates is not simply an undeveloped tract with a conceptual subdivision sketch. It has a recorded residential layout, an existing gravel road loop, and a location close to downtown Marion. It is also not being presented as a fully completed or verified shovel-ready development. The acreage discrepancy, earlier conveyances, deed exception, access rights, road alignment, covenants, and individual site suitability all deserve careful review. For a buyer prepared to investigate those details, the property offers several possible directions: pursue the remaining recorded layout, evaluate a different residential arrangement, retain the acreage together, or hold it while developing a longer-term plan. Contact Carolina Land Network to discuss the property, request the available records, and arrange a showing.

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