Listing Office: Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
169 E Main St Old Fort, NC 78787
Property details
About 169 E Main St
Fabulous Downtown Old Fort location. Ideal for commercial and/or residential! A Grande Dame in her day, now looking for inspiration. Large .45 in-town lot with road frontage on Church and Main for anyone looking to add value with more properties. Think vacation rentals, offices, business, cabins or a combo of all. Easy 20-25 minutes to Asheville and close to Lake James. Recreational playground in all directions. No storm damage or flood zones. Old Fort uses zoning regulations and setbacks found in McDowell county ordinances. Buyer to confirm all.
Highlights
Summary
- Appliances: None
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Parking: On Street
- Heating: None
- List Price: $185,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $676
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: I-40 to exit 73 for downtown Old Fort. Continue on Catawba River road to turn left. Right on E Main street.
- Year Built: 1940
- MLS Number: 4257038
- Office Name: Unique: A Real Estate Collective
- Office Email: mneese@uniquecollective.us
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Nov 01, 2022 | Home Sold | $75,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $102,740 | $676 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Old Fort Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•128 Mauney Ave
5
West Marion Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.6 mi
•820 Marler Rd
3
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Public District PK-5
7.4 mi
•100 John Roach Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,728. The most common annual income of people living in Old Fort, NC is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 169 E Main St
The listing price of 169 E Main St property is $185,000.
The property 169 E Main St is a house located in Old Fort, North Carolina, 78787.
Active Listing: 169 E Main St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 169 E Main St are: Old Fort Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), West Marion Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Pleasant Gardens Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), West Mcdowell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Foothills Community School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), East Mcdowell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), McDowell Academy for Innovation (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), McDowell High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Charles D. Owen High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $676 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 1, 2022 for $75,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 169 E Main St has 0 bedroom and 0 bathroom.
The sq. ft. of 169 E Main St is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 169 E Main St is 1940.
This home is located at 169 E Main St in Old Fort, NC and zip code 28762. Features: 0 bedroom, 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $185,000.
In April 2025 more than 0 listings in Old Fort, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 5 were sold below. The number of listings in Old Fort, NC increased by 30% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 25 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $285,000.