McDowell County, North Carolina, is home to the city of Marion and the town of Old Fort. In McDowell County, NC, property records compile data on local properties like ownership, dimensions, and tax values. They provide transparency around land within the county while informing infrastructure and taxation decisions.

As reflected in McDowell County property records, the county has a median home value of $155,633 and a median rent cost of around $675. Households in the county earn median salaries of $53,071 and pay median property taxes at a rate of 0.52% of assessed property values.

In McDowell County, NC, the Register of Deeds ensures the completeness and accuracy of property records. This office diligently registers, indexes, and safely stores various real estate documents, including deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, liens, and plats.

Access to these records is seamless through The Lookup, an online system the Register of Deeds provides. This user-friendly platform enables individuals to retrieve property instruments dating from 1971 using various search criteria such as name, book and page details, instrument type, property specifics, and instrument number.

Those seeking documents before this timeframe can leverage the Old Index Books and the Non-Indexed Deed Images features within the system for a comprehensive search. Alternatively, during regular business hours, they may access these archives in person by visiting the office at 35 West Fort St., Marion, NC 28752.

Fees for acquiring property records in McDowell County, NC, include $0.35 per page for regular copies, while certified copies are $5 for the first page and $2 for each extra page. Uncertified copies of plats size 18" x 24" or larger are $3 per page, while certified copies cost $5 per page.

While McDowell County lacks county-wide zoning, certain county areas implement zoning regulations. Therefore, landowners should verify their property's status by calling the Planning Department at (828) 659-0858.