Private and peaceful country cottage. Perfectly situated on 12.2 acres of level to sloping pasture land. Enjoy the sounds of bold creek and waterfall from covered wrap around front porch. Main house includes stone wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, large laundry room, and second bedroom has attached study. Property includes 1B/1B cabin w/ tin roof overlooking spring fed pond, 30x30 bui9lding, carport & shed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
12.2 acresLot Size
$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mary Noble Braden• Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with Mary Noble Braden• Keller Williams Professionals
Private and peaceful country cottage. Perfectly situated on 12.2 acres of level to sloping pasture land. Enjoy the sounds of Bold Creek & waterfall from covered wrap around front porch. Main house includes stone wood-burning fp, hardwoods, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, large laundry room, & second bedroom has attached study. Property includes 1B/1B cabin w/ tin roof overlooking spring fed pond, 30X30 building, carport & shed!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,601
$108,460 + $258,920
$367,380
2025
$2,601 (+1.4%)
$108,460 + $258,920
$367,380
2024
$2,566 (+2.9%)
$108,460 + $253,910
$362,370
2023
$2,493 (+23.6%)
$108,460 + $253,910
$362,370
2022
$2,017
$92,450 + $196,480
$288,930
2021
$2,017 (−1.5%)
$92,450 + $196,480
$288,930
2020
$2,047
$92,450 + $196,680
$289,130
2019
$2,047 (+82.4%)
$92,450 + $196,680
$289,130
2018
$1,123 (+5.9%)
$43,550 + $122,010
$165,560
2017
$1,060 (−7.2%)
$43,550 + $122,010
$165,560
2016
$1,143 (+1.7%)
$43,550 + $134,950
$178,500
2014
$1,124
Tax history for 2946 Catawba River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,601
$108,460 + $258,920
$367,380
2025
$2,601 (+1.4%)
$108,460 + $258,920
$367,380
2024
$2,566 (+2.9%)
$108,460 + $253,910
$362,370
2023
$2,493 (+23.6%)
$108,460 + $253,910
$362,370
2022
$2,017
$92,450 + $196,480
$288,930
2021
$2,017 (−1.5%)
$92,450 + $196,480
$288,930
2020
$2,047
$92,450 + $196,680
$289,130
2019
$2,047 (+82.4%)
$92,450 + $196,680
$289,130
2018
$1,123 (+5.9%)
$43,550 + $122,010
$165,560
2017
$1,060 (−7.2%)
$43,550 + $122,010
$165,560
2016
$1,143 (+1.7%)
$43,550 + $134,950
$178,500
2014
$1,124
*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
—
Lot width
200 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.2 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
1,728
Year built
1968
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
0649-00-04-8855
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
May 13, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Heat pump
HVAC
Jul 1, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Bathroom
Plumbing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Detached, Garage - 2 Car
Lot Features: Level, Pasture, Pond/Lake, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 12.2
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Old Fort
High School: McDowell
Location Information
Directions: I-40 East to Exit 73-Old Fort, immediate right onto Catawba River Rd, go 2.9 miles to 2946 on right, driveway is marked with Down Yonder sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: —
Lot Size: 12.2 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 2004
County: McDowell County
APN: 0649-00-04-8855
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1325
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1324
Building Area Total: 1325
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: Other
Around this home
Schools
Old Fort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.0mi
3/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.1mi
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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 99° expected this year, 21 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
Old Fort, NC • 28762
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$550,000 – $666,000
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