Looking to sell in Marvin,
but need a number to start with?
Marvin is a small village, so a handful of sales can change its numbers. Enter your address below for an instant estimate. It is an automated number, not an appraisal, and the sections below show what it can and cannot see.
What Marvin Homes Are Selling For
Marvin is a small village with a short list of sales each month, so the numbers jump around. Read these as a snapshot, not a promise.
Median sale price
$1,249,173
Redfin, Aug 2026, -0.1% YoY
Homes sold
32
Redfin, Aug 2026, +27.2% YoY
Median days on market
43
Redfin, 3 months to Aug 2026, -3 days YoY
Median price per sq ft
$288
Redfin, 3 months to Aug 2026, +6.3% YoY
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Redfin, Aug 2026
Sold above list price
29.1%
Redfin, 2026 page, +17.1 pts YoY
Source: Redfin, Marvin, August 2026 (days on market and price per sq ft cover three months; Redfin does not label the period for the above-list share). Only 32 homes sold in the month. Redfin's recently-sold list for Marvin includes many Waxhaw ZIP 28173 addresses, so its Marvin figures may blend nearby sales. Redfin's summary text and other sources show averages between $1.25 million and $1.44 million. These are market-wide numbers, not an estimate for your home. Figures move with the market, so verify current values.
What Moves Home Values in Marvin?
Six things move a Marvin home's number. Here is how each one works, with the sourced facts we have.
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Marvin is about 6 square miles in Union County along the South Carolina border, and estate-style lots over an acre are typical, according to Howard Hanna (a brokerage page, not the village ordinance). The Village has its own development ordinance, so confirm lot rules with the Village.
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Howard Hanna lists Ballantyne at about 5 miles, I-485 at about 6 miles, and Uptown Charlotte at 20 to 22 miles. Many residents work in Ballantyne or Charlotte.
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Marvin is served by Union County Public Schools. Use the Union County Public Schools "What School Do I Attend?" tool with your exact address. Assignments can change, and we do not rate schools.
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Union County's FY2027 rate is 43.42 cents per $100 (Hoodline; verify with the county). Marvin residents also pay a Village tax, shown at 5.63 cents per $100 on marvinnc.gov, though the page labels its fiscal year inconsistently, so verify the year. Union County's last reappraisal took effect January 1, 2025.
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Redfin counted 32 sales in August 2026. In a market this small, one or two large sales move the median, so a price range tells you more than a single number.
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Freddie Mac's 30-year rate averaged 6.65% to 6.69% in August 2026 and was reported above 7% by late September (Scotsman Guide via Hoodline). A higher rate lowers the monthly payment buyers can carry at a given price, so rate moves show up in offers.
How Your Home's Value Gets Set
Two groups of factors decide what a buyer will pay. Some you control. Some you do not.
Outside your property
Recent sales of similar homes nearby, which is what an appraiser and a buyer's agent both check first
Mortgage rates and how many competing homes are for sale right now
Location: commute, schools assigned to the address, shopping, and the lake or park nearby
Local property tax and HOA dues, which change what a buyer can afford to pay
Inside your property
Finished square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, and layout
Age and condition of the roof, HVAC, windows, and systems
Kitchen and bath updates, flooring, and paint
Lot size, privacy, and outdoor living space
An online estimate sees the first group and a little of the second. It cannot see your kitchen. That gap is why we walk the home before we recommend a price.
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Marvin Home Value Questions
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Redfin reported a median sale price of $1,249,173 for Marvin in August 2026, about flat from a year earlier, from 32 homes sold. That is a small sample and may blend nearby sales. Verify current values.
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Redfin showed a median of 43 days on market over the three months ending August 2026, 3 days fewer than a year earlier.
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Acreage, privacy, and outdoor space matter more here than in many suburbs. Comparable sales should match on lot size as well as square footage.
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It is an automated model built on public records and recent sales. It cannot see updates, repairs, or finishes inside your home. With so few sales each month, homes on unusual lots are the hardest for a model to price. Treat it as a starting point and expect a walkthrough to move the number.
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Marvin homeowners pay Union County tax (43.42 cents per $100 for FY2027) plus a Village of Marvin tax (5.63 cents per $100 per marvinnc.gov; verify the year). Union County's last reappraisal took effect January 1, 2025.
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