8061 Highway 70

1,450 Sq. Ft.
$190 / Sq. Ft.
1,450
Sq. Ft.
$190
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Affordable 2BR/2BA home with great potential in Old Fort! Full of character and opportunity, this one-level home offers a spacious layout with two light-filled living areas (one with a cozy woodburning fireplace) and a large kitchen and dining area with a cheerful, window-filled breakfast nook. Enjoy outdoor living on the covered front porch, sunny back deck, or under the gazebo—all set to take in peaceful mountain views. A detached 2-car garage with upstairs bonus space adds even more flexibility...Affordable 2BR/2BA home with great potential in Old Fort! Full of character and opportunity, this one-level home offers a spacious layout with two light-filled living areas (one with a cozy woodburning fireplace) and a large kitchen and dining area with a cheerful, window-filled breakfast nook. Enjoy outdoor living on the covered front porch, sunny back deck, or under the gazebo—all set to take in peaceful mountain views. A detached 2-car garage with upstairs bonus space adds even more flexibility for storage, hobbies, or a workshop. While the home could use some TLC and updating, it offers solid value for buyers ready to make it their own—perfect for DIYers, investors, or anyone looking for an affordable mountain property. Located just minutes from all Old Fort has to offer—hike or ride the network of Pisgah National Forest Trails, including the newly improved Catawba Falls segment, explore nearby Curtis Creek, enjoy local brews at Hillman or Whaley’s (2 miles away). Conveniently close to Asheville (25 minutes), Black Mountain (15 minutes), and Marion (15 minutes). A great opportunity to own a well-located home with potential at an attractive price!

Property Details for 8061 Highway 70

Parking Features
Driveway, Detached Garage
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 02/18/2026 10:32 AM

Property Details for 8061 Highway 70

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #4290451
Days on Market167
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1957
Lot Size1.10 AC / 47,916 SF
CountyMcDowell County

Location

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Building Information for 8061 Highway 70

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size1.10 AC / 47,916 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,394 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,340

Property Taxes

$54

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8061 Highway 70

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.151869
  • Latitude: 35.652528
  • Directions: From Downtown Old Fort, follow W. Main Street to 70 W and follow .3 mile to home on right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $91,760.00
  • Parcel Number: 0760-00-37-7241
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: West McDowell
  • High School: McDowell
  • Elementary School: Old Fort
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1450.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1450
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1450.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 37
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Vinyl, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 8061 Highway 70

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 18, 2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4290451

Jan 2, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4290451

$275,000
Dec 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4290451

Dec 10, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4290451

Nov 20, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4290451

$279,000
Nov 5, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4290451

$285,000
Oct 16, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4290451

$289,900
Oct 2, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4290451

$293,000
Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4290451

$295,000
Aug 7, 2025

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4254691

$300,000
Aug 7, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4254691

$300,000
Aug 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4254691

Jun 27, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4254691

Jun 5, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4254691

$315,000
May 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4254691

$320,000
Apr 28, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #4009915

$250,000
Apr 20, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509907119

$250,000

+8.5% / yr

Mar 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4009915

$245,000
Aug 31, 2015

Expired

REALTRACS #1619182

$145,000
Mar 26, 2015

Listed (Active)

REALTRACS #1619182

$145,000
Oct 14, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #318956841

$98,000
Oct 13, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427868925

$98,000

-12.3% / yr

May 12, 2010

Closed

CANOPY #456766

$117,000
Apr 21, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #302423140

$119,000

+95.8% / yr

Jan 21, 2010

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #456766

$141,000
Nov 21, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427661517

$12,000

-58.7% / yr

Apr 11, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427854367

$50,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/18/2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4290451

01/02/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4290451

$275,000
12/30/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4290451

12/10/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4290451

11/20/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4290451

$279,000
11/05/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4290451

$285,000
10/16/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4290451

$289,900
10/02/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4290451

$293,000
08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4290451

$295,000
08/07/2025

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4254691

$300,000
08/07/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4254691

$300,000
08/03/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4254691

06/27/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4254691

06/05/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4254691

$315,000
05/08/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4254691

$320,000
04/28/2023

Closed

CANOPY #4009915

$250,000
04/20/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509907119

$250,000

+8.5% / yr

03/16/2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4009915

$245,000
08/31/2015

Expired

REALTRACS #1619182

$145,000
03/26/2015

Listed (Active)

REALTRACS #1619182

$145,000
10/14/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #318956841

$98,000
10/13/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427868925

$98,000

-12.3% / yr

05/12/2010

Closed

CANOPY #456766

$117,000
04/21/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #302423140

$119,000

+95.8% / yr

01/21/2010

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #456766

$141,000
11/21/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427661517

$12,000

-58.7% / yr

04/11/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427854367

$50,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8061 Highway 70

Taxable ValueLand$12,500Additions$79,260Total$91,760
Tax Record2025$650 ($54 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,482 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,482 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt647 SqFtStories1Lot Size47,916 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1957Year Renovated1970CountyMCDOWELLAPN0760-00-37-7241Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8061 Highway 70

This home is within Mcdowell County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Old Fort Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

West Mcdowell Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Mcdowell High School
Public9 to 12

Foothills Community School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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