McDowell County property record for 853 Bethlehem Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 8.94 acres (389,862 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $955 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0678-00-14-5126 |
| Primary APN | 0678-00-14-5126 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 389,862 sqft (8.94 acres) |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 444 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 71441 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 853 BETHLEHEM RD |
| City | OLD FORT |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28762-5666 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 8.95 AC PER EFFLER SURVEY 10-8-19 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CROOKED CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 970800 |
853 Bethlehem Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: McDowell County records, as of September 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 853 BETHLEHEM RD, OLD FORT, NC 28762-5666 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001291789 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Bethlehem Rd was $955 with a veteran's exemption.
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 | $955.00 Veteran's exemption | $180,000 Land $93,050 Building $86,950 | |
| 2023 | $928.00 | $180,000 Land $93,050 Building $86,950 | $180,000 Land $93,050 Building $86,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 853 Bethlehem Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 853 Bethlehem Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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