Lovely and quaint farm house that has been mostly remodeled. Home still has lots of original characters including some of the hardwood floors. Year built and septic not verified. 3 large rooms upstairs w/ 2 bedrooms on the main level. Kitchen open to the living room. Mountain views & lots of open fields for farming or just to keep your livestock. Multiple barns and out buildings including a natural spring. Adjoining property of 11.75ac also avail
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
14.19 acresLot Size
$283Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Eddie Colley• Keller Williams Professionals
Listed by Mary Noble Braden• Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with Hart Dahlhauser• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Lovely and quaint farm house that has been mostly remodeled. Home still has lots of original characters including some of the hardwood floors. Year built and septic not verified. 3 large rooms upstairs w/ 2 bedrooms on the main level. Kitchen open to the living room. Mountain views & lots of open fields for farming or just to keep your livestock. Multiple barns and out buildings including a natural spring. Adjoining property of 11.75ac also avail
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,244
$142,400 + $188,550
$330,950
2024
$2,244
$142,400 + $188,550
$330,950
2023
$2,244 (+22.3%)
$142,400 + $188,550
$330,950
2022
$1,835
$107,010 + $159,680
$266,690
2021
$1,835 (−1.4%)
$107,010 + $159,680
$266,690
2020
$1,861
$107,010 + $159,680
$266,690
2019
$1,861 (+313.8%)
$107,010 + $159,680
$266,690
2018
$450 (+9.0%)
$36,190 + $28,260
$64,450
2017
$413 (+0.2%)
$36,190 + $28,260
$64,450
2016
$412 (+4.8%)
$36,190 + $28,260
$64,450
2014
$393
Tax history for 526 Silvers Welch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,244
$142,400 + $188,550
$330,950
2024
$2,244
$142,400 + $188,550
$330,950
2023
$2,244 (+22.3%)
$142,400 + $188,550
$330,950
2022
$1,835
$107,010 + $159,680
$266,690
2021
$1,835 (−1.4%)
$107,010 + $159,680
$266,690
2020
$1,861
$107,010 + $159,680
$266,690
2019
$1,861 (+313.8%)
$107,010 + $159,680
$266,690
2018
$450 (+9.0%)
$36,190 + $28,260
$64,450
2017
$413 (+0.2%)
$36,190 + $28,260
$64,450
2016
$412 (+4.8%)
$36,190 + $28,260
$64,450
2014
$393
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
348 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
14.19 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,224
Year built
1885
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
0668-00-86-2627
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling
Exterior Features: Building - Barn, Outbuilding(s), Stream/Creek, Fence
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Mountain View, Pasture, Sloped
Lot Size Area: 14.19
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: I-40 East to Exit 73 (Old Fort). Turn right on Bat Cave Rd and travel .5 miles to left on Sugar Hill Rd. Travel 2.8 miles and turn right on Silvers Welch Rd. Travel .5 miles to property on right.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 14.19 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: 1984
County: McDowell County
APN: 0668-00-86-2627
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1832
Sq. Ft. Upper: 591
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1241
Building Area Total: 1832
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 2 Story
Around this home
Schools
Old Fort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
7/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.9mi
3/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 98° 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, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$493,000 – $596,000
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