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LACKEY TOWN

OLD FORT, NC 28762
3
Beds
1
Baths
932 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.
25.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$534 (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.$75,360 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,360

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
88
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.111 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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.25.46
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 0.9 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.7 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.7 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

Lackey Town 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.

  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Old Fort 28762
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in McDowell County
  • Older than 75% 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.

Living area932 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size25.46 ac
SmallerTypical 1.74 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How Lackey Town ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Fort 28762McDowell County
Living areabigger than932 ft²12% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than25.46 ac95% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than195925% of homes29% of homes

About Lackey Town

When did Lackey Town, Old Fort, NC last sell?

Lackey Town, Old Fort, NC last sold on Dec 1, 1995, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Lackey Town, Old Fort, NC?

Lackey Town, Old Fort, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 932 square feet of living space and a 25.46-acre lot.

When was Lackey Town, Old Fort, NC built?

Lackey Town, Old Fort, NC was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Lackey Town, Old Fort, NC?

Lackey Town, Old Fort, NC is assigned to Old Fort Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; McDowell High School (high), rated D; West Mcdowell Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in McDowell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Lackey Town, Old Fort, NC compare to other homes in Old Fort 28762?

Among the 3,364 homes in Old Fort 28762, it is bigger than 12% of them (932 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (25.46 ac against a typical 1.74 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1959 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Lackey Town, Old Fort, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Lackey Town, Old Fort, NC was $534. The county assessed it at $75,360.

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