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$191,781$615 / 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 78How 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 $86,500 on Dec 22, 2016

521 OLD CATAWBA RIVER RD

OLD FORT, NC 28762
1
Beds
1
Baths
312 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.
0.52 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$192K
$149K low$235K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$86,500 · Dec 22, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$688 (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.$97,130 (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.$72,130
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,130
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,130

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
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.0.52
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 10.0 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

521 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.

  • Among the highest price per square foot in Old Fort 28762
  • Among the smallest homes in Old Fort 28762
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% 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.

This home
$35K$895K

This home is worth more than 39% 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$191,781
CheaperTypical $239,055Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$615
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,422 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 1.52 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 521 Old Catawba River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Fort 28762McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$191,78139% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$615almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than312 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac18% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than19003% of homes4% of homes

About 521 Old Catawba River Rd

How much is 521 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC is $191,781 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $148,958 to $234,604. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sell?

521 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sold on Dec 22, 2016 for $86,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

521 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 312 square feet of living space and a 0.52-acre lot.

When was 521 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC built?

521 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

521 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 521 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 39% of them ($191,781 against a typical $239,055), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($615 against a typical $184), it is bigger than almost none of them (312 ft² against a typical 1,422 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 1.52 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1900 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 48% 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 521 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Old Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC was $688. The county assessed it at $97,130.

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