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Last sold for $7,000 on Oct 1, 1984

1268 CATAWBA RIVER RD

OLD FORT, NC 28762
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,792 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$7,000 · Oct 1, 1984

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$536 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$68,620 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,890
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,620

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.52
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
23
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
80
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
63
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile/Manufactured
CountyMcDowell
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Oil
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Old Fort Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.7 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.7 mi

District: McDowell County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28762These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,016
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.71 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,666
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,981
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1268 Catawba River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Old Fort 28762
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in McDowell County

How it measures up in Old Fort 28762

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Old Fort 28762.

Living area1,792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size2.6 ac
SmallerTypical 1.74 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 1268 Catawba River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Fort 28762McDowell County
Living areabigger than1,792 ft²77% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.6 ac63% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than199059% of homes62% of homes

About 1268 Catawba River Rd

When did 1268 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sell?

1268 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sold on Oct 1, 1984 for $7,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1268 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

1268 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,792 square feet of living space.

When was 1268 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC built?

1268 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a mobile/manufactured home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1268 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

1268 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC is assigned to Old Fort Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; West Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated D+; McDowell High School (high), rated D. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1268 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC compare to other homes in Old Fort 28762?

Among the 3,365 homes in Old Fort 28762, it is bigger than 77% of them (1,792 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (2.6 ac against a typical 1.74 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1990 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1268 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1268 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC was $536. The county assessed it at $68,620.

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