Lot at Old Fort
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Sunsets make life better! - Old Fort
House pad in place - Old Fort
Beginning of driveway at the end of Sassafrass - Old Fort
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Good road base ready to get started! - Old Fort
Mountain sunsets - Old Fort
Road in great shape! - Old Fort
Beautiful hardwoods on the property. - Old Fort
This lot is ready! - Old Fort
Lake George inside Gateway - Old Fort
Floating dock on Lake George - Old Fort
Picnic shed at Lake George - Old Fort
Fish, swim or kayak - Old Fort
Perfect place for a lake day - Old Fort
Waterfall Park picnic shed - Old Fort
Come have a picnic - Old Fort
Trail to Waterfalls - Old Fort
Lower falls view - Old Fort
Feel the waterfall mist and relax - Old Fort
Hear the waterfalls tumble while relaxing - Old Fort
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Annual picnics here for Property Owners in May - Old Fort
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$125,000

Old Fort, NC 28762
Listed by Jeannie Conner · Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office
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About this home

Rare Opportunity in Gateway Mountain! Lots like this don’t come along every day—or even every year! Located on a quiet dead-end road in the beautiful, gated community of Gateway Mountain, this lot offers the perfect setting for your mountain retreat. A driveway and potential house pad are already in place, ready for your builder to bring your vision to life. Enjoy southern exposure and long-range views to the south, including scenic vistas of Lake Lure. The property sustained no damage from Hurricane Helene, ensuring a smooth start to your building plans. Gateway Mountain encompasses over 3,000 acres of natural beauty and amenities, including Lake George—perfect for swimming, canoeing, and kayaking—and Waterfall Park, which features two viewing areas and a lower trail that opens to a peaceful beach spot. Short-term rentals are permitted, giving you the opportunity to generate income when you’re not enjoying your own mountain getaway. A list of trusted local builders is available upon request. Located just 7 miles south of Exit 73 in Old Fort, Gateway Mountain is close to a community known for its trails, waterfalls, and outdoor recreation for the whole family. Call today to schedule your private tour of this lot and experience all that Gateway Mountain has to offer!

Property details

MLS #
CAR4315303
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Gateway Mountain
Status
Active
Days on market
27
On market date
October 22, 2025
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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
5.49 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
13.08 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
14.22 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).

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

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$25,000 down
$100,000 loan
Principal & interest$649
Property tax (est.)$104
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated November 18, 2025.

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.