Lot at 542 & 545A McKenzie Way S, Old Fort
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The Main Gate to the Community - 542 & 545A McKenzie Way S, Old Fort
Community Picnic Area near the Waterfall - 542 & 545A McKenzie Way S, Old Fort
Community Waterfall - 542 & 545A McKenzie Way S, Old Fort
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$49,900

542 & 545A McKenzie Way S
Old Fort, NC 28762
Listed by Bill Millwood · Real Estate Revolutions
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About this home

Have you been waiting for a really nice long range view lot? Here it is and it already has a driveway and building pad roughed in - PLUS a recently approved 4 bedroom septic and well permit! Build your dream mountain home, 2nd home or rental investment home close to Black Mountain, Lake Lure, Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This community of nature lovers has a small lake for swimming, fishing and water sports. We also have a gorgeous waterfall with a picnic area and a hiking trail along Sally Branch from the waterfall to Lake George. The Hillman Brewery and Whaley Farm Brewing in downtown Old Fort is perfect for a quick evening out. Old Fort is the affordable solution to own your mountain log cabin near Asheville, NC. Includes 2 lots - 545 also!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4366890
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Gateway Mountain
Status
Active
Days on market
139
On market date
April 7, 2026
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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
6.07 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
13.91 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
15.06 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
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
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Grocery stores0
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Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Old Fort, from live MLS data.

On the market 139 days -- 5 fewer days than Old Fort's current average of 144 days.
For reference, the median list price across 89 active listings in Old Fort right now is $150,000.

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$9,980 down
$39,920 loan
Principal & interest$259
Property tax (est.)$42
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 24, 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.