Old Fort location makes this a convenient property for Buncombe County commutes. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1 1/2 story home sits on 2.53+/- acres with mountain views. The home has 1 bedroom and full bath on the main level along with large living room with a wood burning fireplace for cold cozy nights, kitchen/dining with laminate flooring and french doors overlooking the large front yard and utility room. Upstairs you have a large bedroom with a large covered balconydeck that was used as the master along with a full bath and an additional bedroom. You a 2 car attached garage. You have a nice open yard in addition to woods behind the house. You are just a few minutes from I-40 and the lovely town of Old Fort, also a short drive to Marion, Black Mountain and Asheville.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
2.53 acresLot Size
$134Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dennis Whitson• Whitson Realty
Contact: dennisw@whitsonrealty.com
Bought with Eddie Colley• Keller Williams Professionals
Lovely Mountain Home with 2.53 acres of land in tucked away in Old Fort less than 15 minutes from Asheville !! Spacious 3 bedroom/2 bath with garage waiting for a new family. Eat your breakfast while looking out the french doors into the large front yard. Family room has an amazing wood burning fireplace for those cold winter mountain nights. Enjoy privacy and mountain views from covered front porch,covered deck downstairs and large balcony off a spacious bedroom upstairs. No city taxes, water or sewer bills. Property being sold "AS-IS", Seller not to make any repairs.
Public Records
Apr 5, 2011
Sold
$87,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,181
$30,000 + $136,820
$166,820
2024
$1,181 (+2.9%)
$30,000 + $136,820
$166,820
2023
$1,148 (+17.3%)
$30,000 + $136,820
$166,820
2022
$978
$15,000 + $125,180
$140,180
2021
$978 (−1.4%)
$15,000 + $125,180
$140,180
2020
$992
$15,000 + $125,180
$140,180
2019
$992 (+19.3%)
$15,000 + $125,180
$140,180
2018
$832 (+5.9%)
$15,000 + $107,720
$122,720
2017
$786
$15,000 + $107,720
$122,720
2016
$786 (+1.8%)
$15,000 + $107,720
$122,720
2014
$772
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.53 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
1,674
Year built
1981
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
0659-00-90-3395
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 2
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Fiberglass
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Zoning Specification: RES
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Sloped
Lot Size Area: 2.53
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Old Fort
Middle Or Junior High School: West McDowell
High School: McDowell
Location Information
Directions: I40 W towards Asheville, Take Exit 73/Old Fort, take left on Bat Cave, turn left onto Old Fort Sugar Hill Road, turn right on Myers Norton Drive, when you come to the fork in the road bare left and the house is at the end of the dirt road. Please take the Myers Norton Drive entrance. The Fox Road entrance is not the right of way and those neighbors do not want it used as access.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,674
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.53 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: McDowell County
APN: 0659-00-90-3395
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1674
Living Area: 1674
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,674
Sq. Ft. Upper: 627
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1047
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One and One Half
Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100233
Buyer Team Mls Id: 71850
Around this home
Schools
Old Fort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.5mi
3/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.5mi
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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 20 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
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Estimated sale price
$289,000 – $350,000
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