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$309,390$246 / 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

896 CATAWBA RIVER RD

OLD FORT, NC 28762
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,260 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$309K
$241K low$378K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$590 (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.$83,350 (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.$58,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,350

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.0.57
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 1.0 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.3 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.4 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

896 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 more than 71% of homes in McDowell County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in McDowell County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Old Fort 28762
  • Older than 65% 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 67% 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$309,390
CheaperTypical $239,055Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$246
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,422 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 1.52 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 896 Catawba River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Fort 28762McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$309,39067% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24670% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²37% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac19% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than197035% of homes40% of homes

About 896 Catawba River Rd

How much is 896 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 896 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC is $309,390 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $241,133 to $377,647. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 896 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sell?

896 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1901, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 896 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

896 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,260 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 896 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC built?

896 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 896 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

896 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 896 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 67% of them ($309,390 against a typical $239,055), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($246 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,422 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 1.52 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1970 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 71% 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 896 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 896 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC was $590. The county assessed it at $83,350.

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