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Last sold for $148,000 on Jan 14, 2020

621 CATAWBA RIVER RD

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

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$148,000 · Jan 14, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$975 (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.$137,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,780

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyMcDowell
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.87

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 · 0.8 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.1 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.1 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

621 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 73% 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.

Lot size0.87 ac
SmallerTypical 1.74 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

How 621 Catawba River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Fort 28762McDowell County
Lot sizebigger than0.87 ac27% of homes35% of homes

About 621 Catawba River Rd

When did 621 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sell?

621 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sold on Jan 14, 2020 for $148,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 621 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

621 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.

What are the property taxes on 621 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 621 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC was $975. The county assessed it at $137,780.

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