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$342,656$166 / 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 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

OLD FORT, NC 28762
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,060 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.
0.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$343K
$266K low$420K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,250 (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.$184,390 (2025)
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.$159,390
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$184,390
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,390

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.93 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.Rural Residence
CountyMcDowell
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.98
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 2.0 mi
H
McDowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.3 mi
M
West Mcdowell Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.3 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

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 75% of homes in McDowell County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Old Fort 28762
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% 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
$36K$883K

This home is worth more 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.

Estimated value$342,656
CheaperTypical $237,749Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$166
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area2,060 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,412 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.98 ac
SmallerTypical 1.78 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Fort 28762McDowell County
Estimated valuepricier than$342,65673% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16641% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than2,060 ft²87% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.98 ac29% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than199059% of homes62% of homes

About

How much is , Old Fort, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Old Fort, NC is $342,656 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $265,506 to $419,806. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Old Fort, NC last sell?

, Old Fort, NC last sold on Jul 1, 1989, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Old Fort, NC?

, Old Fort, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,060 square feet of living space and a 0.98-acre lot.

When was , Old Fort, NC built?

, Old Fort, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve , Old Fort, NC?

, 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 , Old Fort, NC compare to other homes in Old Fort 28762?

Among the 3,365 homes in Old Fort 28762, it is worth more than 73% of them ($342,656 against a typical $237,749), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($166 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,060 ft² against a typical 1,412 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.98 ac against a typical 1.78 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1990 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of McDowell County, it is worth more than 75% 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 , Old Fort, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Old Fort, NC was $1,250. The county assessed it at $184,390.

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