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$53,791
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 49How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $20,000 on Sep 22, 2015

481 OLD CATAWBA RIVER RD

OLD FORT, NC 28762
0
Baths
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$54K
$26K low$81K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Sep 22, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$198 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$28,000 (2026)
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.$3,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$28,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyMCDOWELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.6 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.9 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.9 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

481 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 92% of homes in Old Fort 28762
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% 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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$35K$895K

This home is worth more than 8% 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$53,791
CheaperTypical $239,055Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 1.52 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

How 481 Old Catawba River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Fort 28762McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$53,7918% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac17% of homes23% of homes

About 481 Old Catawba River Rd

How much is 481 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC is $53,791 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $26,250 to $81,332. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 481 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sell?

481 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sold on Sep 22, 2015 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 481 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

481 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC is assigned to Old Fort Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; West Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated C; 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 481 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC compare to other homes in Old Fort 28762?

Among the 3,424 homes in Old Fort 28762, it is worth more than 8% of them ($53,791 against a typical $239,055) and its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 1.52 ac). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 10% 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 481 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 481 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC was $198. The county assessed it at $28,000.

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