Open Floor Plan - Old Fort
Living room with gas fireplace - Old Fort
Wood Floors Throughout - Old Fort
Kitchen Island - Old Fort
Newer appliances - Old Fort
Fully equipped kitchen - Old Fort
288 Long Ridge Road - Old Fort
New metal roof - Old Fort
Spacious rear deck. - Old Fort
Rear of home - Old Fort
Spacious covered rear deck. - Old Fort
Lower parking area and garage entry - Old Fort
Covered front porch - Old Fort
Covered Rear Deck Overlooking Lake George - Old Fort
Open Rear Deck - Old Fort
Dining Area - Old Fort
Entry - Old Fort
Bedroom - Old Fort
Bedeoom - Old Fort
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Bedroom - Old Fort
Bathroom (upstairs) - Old Fort
Bedroom - Old Fort
Bedroom - Old Fort
Bedroom - Old Fort
Bedroom - Old Fort
Bathroom (Upstairs) - Old Fort
Massive recreation room (downstairs) - Old Fort
Massive recreation room (downstairs) - Old Fort
Massive recreation room (downstairs) - Old Fort
Nook off Recreation Room (downstairs) - Old Fort
Full Bath (downstairs) - Old Fort
Arial Photo of Lake George - Old Fort
Arial Photo of Lake George - Old Fort
Arial Photo - Old Fort
Arial Photo - Old Fort
Arial Photo - Old Fort
Arial Photo - Old Fort
Back Yard facing Lake George - Old Fort
Upper Driveway - Old Fort
Lower Driveway leading to Garage and lower level. - Old Fort
Private trail to Lake George - Old Fort
Private trail to Lake George - Old Fort
Lake George - Old Fort
Community Dock at Lake George - Old Fort
Lake George - Old Fort
End of private trail at Lake George - Old Fort
Plat Map - Lots 878 & 879 are included in this listing. - Old Fort
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$535,000

Old Fort, NC 28762
Listed by Phil Jones · Your Choice Realty of NC
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,686 sqft
Year built
2001

About this home

Beautiful lakefront retreat in the gated 3,000-acre community of Gateway Mountain. This spacious 4-bedroom home backs directly to Lake George and includes a private walking path to both the lake and a nearby waterfall. The main level features an open floor plan with wood floors, a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen with new appliances. A large screened-in deck and an expansive open deck overlook the nature preserve and Lake George—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The lower level offers generous flex space ideal for a home theater, office, recreation room, or additional guest space. The front yard includes a Pollinator Garden and three fruit trees (orange, nectarine, and peach). Recent improvements include a brand-new metal roof and a new water pressure tank. Adjacent Lot 878 is included, offering potential long-range views and an excellent opportunity to build a second home or cabin for short-term vacation rentals. Gateway Mountain provides easy access to Old Fort, Black Mountain, and Asheville—less than an hour away. This home sustained no damage from Helene and is truly move-in ready. Seller is willing to include all furniture with an acceptable offer.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4297306
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Gateway Mountain
Status
Active
Days on market
295
On market date
September 3, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Old Fort Elementary School
6.13 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
312
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
McDowell County Schools
Middle
West McDowell Middle School
13.11 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
648
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
McDowell County Schools
High
McDowell Early College
13.89 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
254
Student:teacher ratio
23.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Old Fort's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

11
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$107,000 down
$428,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,776
Property tax (est.)$446
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 7, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.