$314,900
About this home
Old Fort living at its best! Main floor living with easy access. The large, open backyard offers endless opportunities for expansion, outdoor entertaining, and more. This home has something for everyone. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being right on the Fonta Flora Trail, with quick access to popular routes like Point Lookout, Bernard Mountain, and Kitsuma Bottom — just 2 miles away — plus many more. Enjoy a short drive, ride, or walk to Camp Grier, or spend the day trout fishing in Mill Creek, a stocked stream just across the road (home is NOT in flood zone and did not flood during Helene). Short term rentals allowed. Gardeners will appreciate the spacious backyard, already featuring kiwi, apple trees, various berries, willow, banana and more. Relax on the covered front and back porches, and take advantage of the detached single carport. Investor potential as a short-term rental in this thriving outdoor recreation area. With no homeowners association, no known zoning restrictions, and no dues, you’ll enjoy flexibility and freedom. Rent it or come enjoy this retreat yourself. Conveniently located with easy access to Interstate 40, this home is ideal for commuters. Inside, the kitchen features granite countertops and ample cabinetry. The living room offers warm wood floors and a cozy wood stove. There are three spacious bedrooms, one full bath, and an additional half bath with a laundry area. A bonus room provides extra flexibility for your needs. The multi-use workshop, complete with electricity and insulation, is ready to be customized to suit your vision. The large, partially-fenced backyard offers privacy, plenty of space to expand, or simply a peaceful place to enjoy. Don’t miss this gem—it truly is a piece of paradise.
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4369117
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 73
- On market date
- April 14, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student:teacher ratio
- 23.1:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Old Fort's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 26, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.