Country living in up and coming Old Fort! This move-in ready, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house includes a bonus room, laundry room, and spacious deck. Situated on 1.57 acres, it is quiet and private, and has easy access to I-40 (2 minute drive), 7 minutes to downtown Old Fort, 30 minutes to Asheville, and 15 minutes to Marion. Large walk-in closet in primary bedroom. An additional 588 square feet is not included in the Heated Living Space due to a ceiling height of 6'10" and 6'9".
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
1.57 acresLot Size
$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Holly Wilson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lifestyle Properties
Come see this cute private country home with 1.57 wooded acres that makes this home a wonderful summer retreat or rental property. The house has two bedrooms, with a large walk in closet in the master bedroom and an additional bonus room. There is also a very spacious laundry room. Enjoy spending the day on the large back porch, watching the sunset. House has an established rental history. Home Warranty provided. An additional 602 sq ft, with a ceiling height of 6'10" is not included in the Heated Living space calculation.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$674
$17,500 + $77,690
$95,190
2024
$674 (+2.9%)
$17,500 + $77,690
$95,190
2023
$655 (+3.8%)
$17,500 + $77,690
$95,190
2022
$631
$16,130 + $74,280
$90,410
2021
$631 (−1.4%)
$16,130 + $74,280
$90,410
2020
$640
$16,130 + $74,280
$90,410
2019
$640 (+21.2%)
$16,130 + $74,280
$90,410
2018
$528 (+5.9%)
$15,000 + $62,920
$77,920
2017
$499
$15,000 + $62,920
$77,920
2016
$499 (+1.8%)
$15,000 + $62,920
$77,920
2014
$490
Tax history for 1048 Souther Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$674
$17,500 + $77,690
$95,190
2024
$674 (+2.9%)
$17,500 + $77,690
$95,190
2023
$655 (+3.8%)
$17,500 + $77,690
$95,190
2022
$631
$16,130 + $74,280
$90,410
2021
$631 (−1.4%)
$16,130 + $74,280
$90,410
2020
$640
$16,130 + $74,280
$90,410
2019
$640 (+21.2%)
$16,130 + $74,280
$90,410
2018
$528 (+5.9%)
$15,000 + $62,920
$77,920
2017
$499
$15,000 + $62,920
$77,920
2016
$499 (+1.8%)
$15,000 + $62,920
$77,920
2014
$490
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
575 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.57 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,125
Year built
1959
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
0669-00-88-6628
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Dec 5, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Deck,Front
Exterior Features: Satellite Internet Available
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Hilly, Level, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.57
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: None
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville, take I40 to exit 75 for Parker Padgett Rd. Turn right on Parker Padgett Rd. Sharp left onto Souther Rd. Home is about .3 miles on the left. GPS will get you there.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,125
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.57 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1979
County: McDowell County
APN: 0669-00-88-6628
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 638
Living Area: 638
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 638
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 638
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story
Around this home
Schools
Old Fort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
3/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$153,000 – $185,000
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