533 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC, 28762
About This Home
Your barndo is waiting! All it needs is your special touch. This property has zero zoning. It can be residential and/ or commercial. Plan your wall space for your living area or do two living spaces. Just in case you want your own art studio, etc with living quarters, this location is PRIME! You have a 100% VISIBILITY from Interstate 40 at exit 73 Old Fort on Catawba River Road. NO deed restrictions. NO zoning. All the hard work has been done for you. Bring your business here and grow! 42X60 Arco Steel Building with 4 garage doors and framing in place for 2 more (one on each end). Heated and insulated. This building offers accessibility for ALL. It is handicapped accessible. FAST FACTS! BUILDING: 42x60 Arco Building Systems, INC with steel trusses- ALL STEEL CONSTRUCTION Fully finished concrete floor w rebar 2 10x16 automatic garage doors 2 10x10 manual garage doors 20 year metal roof warranty 2 steel entry doors Handicapped accessible building and bathroom -zero entry Commercial Space-Ray Heat installed on ceiling 2 Elkay Water Coolers FBX LED Highbay Lighting 2.5 gallon water heater. LOCATION: 100% Visibility from Interstate 40 (east and west), Catawba River Road frontage, Outside city limits, Low McDowell county taxes , No restrictions/ no zoning, short drive, walk or bike ride to the trail head for Catawba Falls, short drive to the heart of Old Fort, short drive or walk to the recreation park and pool. Links to community and regional surveys: Most recent is March 2023 North Carolina Community Engagement Survey Link https://ncpro.nc.gov/media/385/download?attachment WNC Health Network Survey thru 24 (Mental, Substance, Climate, Health and Food Security) https://www.wnchn.org/wnc-data/ AND LASTLY A LINK TO VIEW THE CURRENT STREETSCAPE PROJECT https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/m49zs65s4zt5ffop20a42/AMgSEXh9zDl11hpplUWt-UY?rlkey=9xihyloaisptz5m0alw47vx4e&st=elmwlih7&dl=0
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2015
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Metal
Other
- Builder name: Arco Building Systems
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Concrete
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,520
Flex Space
- Level: Main
- Area: 2520
- Dimensions: 42' 0" X 60' 0"
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Propane
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,520
- Total interior livable area: 2,520 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits,Bath Roll-Under Sink,Handicap Parking,Zero-Grade Entry
Details
- Parcel number: 065909260322
- Zoning: None
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Lot size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Shop,Garage on Main Level
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Drought
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in McDowell County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,028 | $36,336 |
| Home Insurance * | $245 | $2,940 |
| Property Taxes | $356 | $4,272 |
| Electricity | $234 | $2,816 |
| Total | $3,863 | $46,356 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Listed for sale | $599,000 |
| 2008-04-30 | Sold | $35,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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