
$256,000 $221/sqft
160 Whispering Pines Drive
Marion, NC 28752
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 sqft · 1996 · 5 mo ago
Whispering Pines has the feel of a well-situated townhouse enclave just outside the center of Marion, where everyday errands and regional travel stay close at hand.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Whispering Pines, Marion
Whispering Pines has the feel of a well-situated townhouse enclave just outside the center of Marion, where everyday errands and regional travel stay close at hand. The setting is practical first, but it is softened by wooded backdrops, back decks, and a sense of easy living that shows up again and again in the homes here.
"A low-maintenance townhouse setting with wooded views and quick access to town."
This is a residential townhouse community with homes dating from the early 1990s through a newer 2024 build, so the streets carry a mix of original layouts and updated finishes. Most residences are compact two-bedroom, two-bath floor plans, though larger three-bedroom options appear as well. Inside, the homes tend to emphasize open living and dining areas, practical kitchens, and storage that stretches into exterior-entry basements, crawl spaces, or outbuildings. Many homes feature decks, covered porches, carports, or the occasional basement garage, and the overall impression is of simple, functional space that lives larger than the square footage suggests.
The lots are modest but not cramped, and the wooded edges behind several homes add a pleasant sense of separation from the road. With paved streets, low-maintenance exteriors, and a townhouse format, Whispering Pines leans toward convenience without giving up a residential feel.
Daily life here revolves around convenience. Residents are close to the hospital, shopping, restaurants, and I-40, with several listings noting downtown Marion, the YMCA, Walmart, and nearby stores as easy destinations. That makes the community especially appealing for anyone who wants to keep errands simple and avoid long cross-town drives. Outdoor space also plays a visible role: back decks, covered patios, storage buildings, and wooded rear views create an easy transition from indoors to out.
"Close to Marion essentials, yet tucked beside trees and back-deck views."
Whispering Pines sits just outside Marion city limits near the I-40 corridor and US 221/226 Bypass, with downtown Marion about 2 miles away in one remark and “a few miles” in others. Listings also place the hospital and shopping about 1 mile away, while I-40 is described as minutes from the neighborhood. Regional drives are straightforward too: Morganton is noted at about 20 minutes, Lake James at 15 minutes, and Asheville at 30 minutes. The community is served by West Marion Elementary, West McDowell Middle, and McDowell High, giving it a clear school assignment within the local district.
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| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Apr 8 2026 | $250,000 | 181 | 1,122 sq ft | 89.3% | $223 |
| | Mar 13 2026 | $245,000 | 196 | 1,174 sq ft | 94.6% | $209 |
| | Jul 11 2024 | $450,000 | 71 | 1,991 sq ft | 98.9% | $226 |
| | Jan 30 2023 | $13,000 | 228 | — | 61.9% | — |
| | Apr 12 2021 | $173,000 | 39 | 1,221 sq ft | 105.5% | $142 |
| | Aug 28 2020 | $119,900 | 196 | 1,280 sq ft | 97.6% | $94 |
| | Sep 25 2019 | $240,000 | 98 | 1,100 sq ft | 100.0% | $218 |
| | Sep 28 2018 | $127,900 | 76 | 1,180 sq ft | 98.5% | $108 |
| | Sep 28 2018 | $127,900 | 76 | 1,180 sq ft | 98.5% | $108 |
| | Apr 7 2016 | $103,000 | 141 | 1,280 sq ft | 94.1% | $80 |
| | Jan 11 2016 | $123,000 | 49 | 1,550 sq ft | 94.7% | $79 |
| | Nov 23 2015 | $122,500 | 28 | 1,641 sq ft | 94.2% | $75 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Whispering Pines, Marion
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