McDowell County property record for 255 McDowell St, Old Fort, NC 28762
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 121 acres (5,292,540 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,152 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0750-00-63-1063 |
| Primary APN | 0750-00-63-1063 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,292,540 sqft (121 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Width | 323 ft Width |
| Account Number | 15430086 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 MCDOWELL ST |
| City | OLD FORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 4.75 AC IN CITY $12899ASSESSED VALU |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OLD FORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
255 McDowell St, a rural home, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2020.
Source: McDowell County records, as of September 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 460, OLD FORT, NC 28762-0460 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 3, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020003925 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1318 / 485 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | FAW DR, OLD FORT, NC 28762 |
| Document Number | 0013180485 |
| Book / Page | 001318 / 000485 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $60.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 271 MCCOY RD OLD FORT NC 287627865, OLD FORT, NC 28762-7865 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | FAW DR, OLD FORT, NC 28762 |
| Document Number | 0012970296 |
| Book / Page | 001297 / 000296 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 49 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $72.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 119 AZALEA AVE SWANNANOA NC 287782415, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-2415 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 McDowell St was $3,152.
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell County |
| Unified School District | McDowell County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,152.00 | $445,250 Land $422,820 Building $22,430 | |
| 2023 | $3,063.00 | $445,250 Land $422,820 Building $22,430 | $445,250 Land $422,820 Building $22,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 McDowell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1983–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 255 McDowell St is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 82% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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