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 31 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $573,374.16 and 34 lots for sale with an average list price of $143,641.18.

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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 2024. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $799,000 and 1 lot for sale with a list price of $25,000. The homes range in size from 2,338 ft2 to 2,800 ft2. The HOA fees range from $96 to $104 per month. 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 2018. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 990 ft2 to 3,036 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: $347,500
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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: January 16th to January 22nd

New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: January 16th to January 22nd - January 23, 2026

Old Fort had 2 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, January 16 to Thursday, January 22, including including 1 single family home for sale with a list ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in Old Fort: January 13th to January 19th

Homes Just Sold in Old Fort: January 13th to January 19th - January 20, 2026

Old Fort had only 1 sale during the week of Tuesday, January 13 to Monday, January 19, including and it was a lot for sale with a list price of ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: January 9th to January 15th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: January 9th to January 15th - January 16, 2026

Old Fort had 3 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, January 9 to Thursday, January 15, including including 1 single family home for sale with a list ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in Old Fort: January 6th to January 12th

Homes Just Sold in Old Fort: January 6th to January 12th - January 13, 2026

Old Fort had only 1 sale during the week of Tuesday, January 6 to Monday, January 12, including and it was a lot for sale with a list price of ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: January 2nd to January 8th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: January 2nd to January 8th - January 9, 2026

Old Fort had 2 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, January 2 to Thursday, January 8, including including 2 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
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