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$146,792$127 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $62,000 on Apr 9, 2021

247 OLD CATAWBA RIVER RD

OLD FORT, NC 28762
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,156 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$147K
$107K low$187K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$62,000 · Apr 9, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$520 (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.$76,730 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,730
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,730

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMCDOWELL
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Oil
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 0.3 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.7 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.7 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

247 Old 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Old Fort 28762
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Old Fort 28762
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Old Fort 28762
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Old Fort 28762
  • Older than 97% of homes in Old Fort 28762

What homes are worth in Old Fort 28762

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$39K$973K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Old Fort 28762.

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.

Estimated value$146,792
CheaperTypical $238,344Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$127
CheaperTypical $186Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,156 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 1.74 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 247 Old Catawba River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Fort 28762McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,79227% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12719% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,156 ft²29% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac9% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than19003% of homes4% of homes

About 247 Old Catawba River Rd

How much is 247 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 247 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC is $146,792 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $106,809 to $186,775. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 247 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sell?

247 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sold on Apr 9, 2021 for $62,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 247 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

247 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,156 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 247 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC built?

247 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 247 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

247 Old 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 247 Old 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 worth more than 27% of them ($146,792 against a typical $238,344), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($127 against a typical $186), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,156 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 1.74 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1900 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 247 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 247 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC was $520. The county assessed it at $76,730.

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