Agricultural (Unimproved) - Vacant LandAgriculture / Farming
Last sold for $61,500 on Dec 6, 2021
CATAWBA RIVER RD
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
0
Baths
9.98 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.$61,500 · Dec 6, 2021
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$476 (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.$70,260 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,260
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Agricultural (Unimproved) - Vacant Land
CountyMcDowell
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.98
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(5)
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.
EMH
Old Fort Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.7 mi
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.0 mi
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.0 mi
District: McDowell County Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 28711These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.99
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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,133
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.165 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,261
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,275
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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
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 bigger lot than 96% of homes in Black Mountain 28711
How it measures up in Black Mountain 28711
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Black Mountain 28711.
Lot size9.98 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger
Bigger than 96% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Black Mountain 28711 | McDowell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 9.98 ac | 96% of homes | 89% of homes |
About Catawba River Rd
When did Catawba River Rd, Black Mountain, NC last sell?
Catawba River Rd, Black Mountain, NC last sold on Dec 6, 2021 for $61,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.
What schools serve Catawba River Rd, Black Mountain, NC?
Catawba River Rd, Black Mountain, 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 Catawba River Rd, Black Mountain, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for Catawba River Rd, Black Mountain, NC was $476. The county assessed it at $70,260.
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