McDowell County property record for 40 Adams Dr, Old Fort, NC 28762
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 4,270 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $436 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0659-06-29-6707 |
| Primary APN | 0659-06-29-6707 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,270 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,674 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,121 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 41910 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 ADAMS DR |
| City | OLD FORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28762-9716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 1.15 AC SURVEY 12/22/2005 |
| Legal Subdivision | DANIEL W ADAMS HOMEPLACE |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OLD FORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
Source: McDowell County records, as of December 2, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 68, OLD FORT, NC 28762-0068 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008580529 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | OLD FORT, NC 28762 |
| Document Number | 0014490097 |
| Book / Page | 1449 / 97 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023004718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1176, OLD FORT, NC 28762-1176 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 1176, OLD FORT, NC 28762-1176 |
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell County |
| Municipality | Old Fort Town |
| Unified School District | McDowell County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $436.00 (+3.07%) | $64,360 (-) Land $25,000 Building $39,360 | |
| 2023 | $423.00 (+22.25%) | $64,360 (+23.94%) Land $25,000 Building $39,360 | $64,360 (+23.94%) Land $25,000 Building $39,360 |
| 2022 | $346.00 | $51,930 Land $22,500 Building $29,430 | $51,930 Land $22,500 Building $29,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF OLD FORT serves 1,700 people · EPA ID NC0156025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 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 |
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