Old Fort, NC, Real Estate

Old Fort, North Carolina, is a small, historic town in McDowell County, nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a population of about 900. Steeped in history, it was named for a Revolutionary War-era fort built in 1777, and its rich past is showcased at the Mountain Gateway Museum, which highlights the region’s cultural heritage. The town serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures, with nearby attractions like Catawba Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Pisgah National Forest drawing hikers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts. Old Fort’s charming downtown features local shops, eateries, and the iconic Old Fort Arrowhead, a nod to its Native American history. Annual events like the North Carolina Gold Festival and a strong community spirit make Old Fort a welcoming destination for those seeking small-town charm and natural beauty.

Old Fort currently has 43 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $593,744.19 and 38 lots for sale with an average list price of $295,650.

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Cardinal Farms

Cardinal Farms is a single-family home community in Old Fort, North Carolina, built in 1984. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes have an average size of 1,795 ft2. It is located in McDowell County. ... Read more
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Catawba Falls Preserve

Catawba Falls Preserve is a single-family home community in Old Fort, North Carolina, built between 2006 and 2026. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $1,025,500 and 1 lot for sale with a list price of $30,000. The homes range in size from 2,427 ft2 to 2,800 ft2. It is located in McDowell County. ... Read more
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Crooked Creek

Crooked Creek is a single-family home community in Old Fort, North Carolina, built between 1945 and 9999. It currently has 1 lot for sale with a list price of $255,000. The homes range in size from 990 ft2 to 3,823 ft2. It is located in McDowell County. ... Read more
Median Price: $454,672
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Crooked Creek Estates

Crooked Creek Estates is a single-family home community in Old Fort, North Carolina, built between 2019 and 2024. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,354 ft2 to 1,904 ft2. The HOA fees range from $31 to $31 per month. It is located in McDowell County. ... Read more
Median Price: $341,500
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Deer Valley Estates

Deer Valley Estates is a single-family home community in Old Fort, North Carolina, built in 1951. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes have an average size of 1,480 ft2. It is located in McDowell County. ... Read more
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New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: August 22nd to August 28th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: August 22nd to August 28th - August 29, 2025

Old Fort had 2 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, August 22 to Thursday, August 28, including including 1 single family home for sale with a list ... continue reading
New Construction Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: August 20th to August 26th

New Construction Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: August 20th to August 26th - August 27, 2025

Old Fort had only 1 new construction home during the week of Wednesday, August 20 to Tuesday, August 26, and it was a single family home for sale with a ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in Old Fort: August 19th to August 25th

Homes Just Sold in Old Fort: August 19th to August 25th - August 26, 2025

Old Fort had only 1 sale during the week of Tuesday, August 19 to Monday, August 25, including and it was a single family home for sale with a list ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: August 15th to August 21st

New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: August 15th to August 21st - August 22, 2025

Old Fort had 6 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, August 15 to Thursday, August 21, including including 6 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in Old Fort: August 12th to August 18th

Homes Just Sold in Old Fort: August 12th to August 18th - August 19, 2025

Old Fort had only 1 sale during the week of Tuesday, August 12 to Monday, August 18, including and it was a single family home for sale with a list ... continue reading
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