Great views of Mt Mitchell/Blue Ridge Pkwy from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath house on 5.13 +/- acres in Old Fort just minutes from I-40. Possible Mini-farm! Wood-burning brick fireplace & HW floors in Living Room. House heated w/electric baseboard, & duct work is in place to add AC/heating unit. Lots of potential and priced below recent appraisal. Some TLC is needed to update flooring, add fresh paint and finish the master bathroom. Come see today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
5.13 acresLot Size
$146Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Chrissie Miller• Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with Chrissie Miller• Keller Williams Professionals
Great views of Mt Mitchell/Blue Ridge Pkwy from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath house on 5.13 +/- acres in Old Fort just minutes from I-40. Possible Mini-farm! Wood-burning brick fireplace & HW floors in Living Room. House heated w/ electric baseboard, & duct work is in place to add AC/heating unit. Lots of potential and priced below recent appraisal. Some TLC is needed to update flooring, add fresh paint and finish the master bathroom. Come see today!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM554283
Feb 20, 2014
Sold
$53,000
$40/sq ft
Jan 20, 2014
Listed
$58,200
$44/sq ft
+15
PRICED TO SELL!! Lovely home in Old Fort! 1,328 square feet of living space include 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, and MUCH more! You MUST see this home!! Listed BELOW tax value! SEE AGENT REMARKS FOR SELLER REQUIREMENTS/INSTRUCTIONS!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$780
$42,170 + $67,950
$110,120
2024
$780 (+2.9%)
$42,170 + $67,950
$110,120
2023
$758 (+3.0%)
$42,170 + $67,950
$110,120
2022
$735
$37,600 + $67,730
$105,330
2021
$735 (−1.4%)
$37,600 + $67,730
$105,330
2020
$746
$37,600 + $67,730
$105,330
2019
$746 (+16.7%)
$37,600 + $67,730
$105,330
2018
$639 (+5.9%)
$35,140 + $59,100
$94,240
2017
$604 (+0.1%)
$35,140 + $59,100
$94,240
2016
$603 (−9.3%)
$35,140 + $59,100
$94,240
2014
$665
Tax history for 160 Ken-tom
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$780
$42,170 + $67,950
$110,120
2024
$780 (+2.9%)
$42,170 + $67,950
$110,120
2023
$758 (+3.0%)
$42,170 + $67,950
$110,120
2022
$735
$37,600 + $67,730
$105,330
2021
$735 (−1.4%)
$37,600 + $67,730
$105,330
2020
$746
$37,600 + $67,730
$105,330
2019
$746 (+16.7%)
$37,600 + $67,730
$105,330
2018
$639 (+5.9%)
$35,140 + $59,100
$94,240
2017
$604 (+0.1%)
$35,140 + $59,100
$94,240
2016
$603 (−9.3%)
$35,140 + $59,100
$94,240
2014
$665
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.13 Acres
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
1,328
Year built
1969
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
0669-00-02-4507
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Split Bedroom, Garage Shop, Storage Unit
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Patio
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Long Range View, Mountain View, Wooded, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 5.13
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Location Information
Directions: I-40 East Exit 73, Turn Rt on Bat Cave Rd. .5 mile, turn left on Old Fort/Sugar Hill .7 mile turn left on Wildlife lake .1 mile, turn rt on Ken Tom, first house on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,328
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.13 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1969
County: McDowell County
APN: 0669-00-02-4507
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1328
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1328
Building Area Total: 1328
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Old Fort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.2mi
3/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.2mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 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, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$184,000 – $223,000
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