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 51 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $567,821.57 and 36 lots for sale with an average list price of $159,479.17.

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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 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $937,750 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 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $629,500. 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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Homes Just Sold in Old Fort: October 14th to October 20th

Homes Just Sold in Old Fort: October 14th to October 20th - October 21, 2025

Old Fort had 2 sales during the week of Tuesday, October 14 to Monday, October 20, including including 2 lots for sale with an average list price of $36,000. $27,000 Jarrell Loop Old ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: October 10th to October 16th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: October 10th to October 16th - October 17, 2025

Old Fort had 3 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, October 10 to Thursday, October 16, including including 2 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: October 3rd to October 9th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: October 3rd to October 9th - October 10, 2025

Old Fort had 6 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, October 3 to Thursday, October 9, including including 2 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
New Construction Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: September 24th to September 30th

New Construction Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: September 24th to September 30th - October 1, 2025

Old Fort had 2 new construction homes during the week of Wednesday, September 24 to Tuesday, September 30, including 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: September 19th to September 25th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Old Fort: September 19th to September 25th - September 26, 2025

Old Fort had 5 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, September 19 to Thursday, September 25, including including 4 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
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