251 Baptist Side Road

Old Fort, NC
$ 274,900 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 805
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Tucked away on a beautifully landscaped 0.45-acre lot, this well-maintained brick ranch offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from the heart of Old Fort. Inside, you'll find comfortable one-level living with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, warm hardwood floors throughout the living spaces, and tile flooring in the kitchen and bath. Step outside and discover what makes this property truly special. The fully fenced yard, with a gated driveway entrance, offers plenty of room to spread out, featuring beautiful landscaping, a small garden, a fire pit, and a covered back porch and side deck that invite you to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. Adding even more versatility is the renovated detached outbuilding with electricity and a window A/C unit, creating a wonderful flex space for a home office, art or music studio, workout room, hobby space, media room, guest overflow, or additional storage. A detached carport provides everyday convenience. Enjoy the best of small-town mountain living with downtown Old Fort, local restaurants and breweries, greenways, and trail access just a short distance away. Conveniently located near I-40, you're an easy drive to Black Mountain and Asheville to the west or Marion and Hickory to the east. A rare combination of privacy, usable outdoor space, and convenience makes this Old Fort gem one you won't want to miss.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 274,900
  • City
  • Old Fort
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • MCDOWELL
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • McDowell County
  • Lot Size
  • 0.45 Acres
  • Zip
  • 28762
  • Sqr Footage
  • 805
  • Year Built
  • 1961
  • Style
  • Ranch
  • MLS#
  • 4421916
Listed By: EXP Realty LLC; kristin@kristinjanes.com
Data Source: Canopy MLS

Features

General

Living Area 805
Sewer Septic Installed
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Appliances Dryer,Electric Oven,Electric Water Heater,Refrigerator,Washer
Patio/Porch Features Rear Porch,Side Porch
Architectural Style Ranch
Construction Materials Brick Full
Year Built 1961
View Mountain(s)
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 0659-10-27-7114
County McDowell
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Subdivision Name None
Garage Y/N No
Other Structures Outbuilding
Full Baths 1
Directions From I-40,take Exit 73,merge onto Catawba Ave towards Downtown Old Fort,L on W Crawford St,L on Old Catawba River Rd,R on Baptist Side Rd. House is on the right.
High School McDowell
City Old Fort
Senior Community Y/N No
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N Yes
Elementary School Old Fort
Middle/Junior High School McDowell
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Standard Status Active
CAR_HOASubjectTo None
Construction Type Site Built
Tax Assessed Value 60010
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Breakfast Bar
Flooring Tile,Wood
Basement (Y/N) No
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 805
Laundry Features Laundry Closet,Main Level
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Baths 1
SqFt Main 805
Bedroom 2

Exterior Features

Fencing Full
Parking Features Detached Carport
Lot Features Level
Water Source City
Lot Size Area 0.45
Foundation Details Crawl Space
Road Surface Type Gravel,Paved
Road Responsibility Publicly Maintained Road
Main Level Garage YN No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Hickory, NC office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Old Fort Elementary School
Middle School McDowell Middle School
High School McDowell High School

Price History

9/11/2026 Listed $274,900

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28762

Price
AVG $710K
$270K
Year Built
AVG 1994
1961
Visits
AVG 168
10
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251 Baptist Side Road Old Fort, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $274900 with 805 sqft and a lot size of 0.45 Acres Acre(s). 251 Baptist Side Road Old Fort has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1961. The property's zip code is 28762 which is in Old Fort, NC

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