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$425,000

Old Fort, NC 28762
Listed by Jeannie Conner · Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,285 sqft
Year built
1993

About this home

Escape to nature and privacy at 1828 McKenzie Way South in Gateway Mountain. This charming cedar-sided home is nestled among the trees and features a wraparound porch, a level yard, and beautiful mountain views. Enjoy the added privacy of being adjacent to a conservancy while still benefiting from easy paved road access. Located just one mile to Waterfall Park! The property includes four lots totaling approximately 4 acres, offering additional space and future potential. While the home could benefit from some minor repairs and cosmetic updates, it presents an excellent opportunity to add your own personal touches and build equity in a mountain setting close to all the areas most popular destinations. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, mountain getaway, or income-producing short-term rental, this property offers tremendous potential. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the endless opportunities for hiking, walking, and exploring within Gateway Mountain, as well as the renowned biking trails and recreation available nearby in Old Fort. Use this home as your base camp for adventure or simply relax and enjoy your own private mountain retreat. Schedule your showing today and discover the possibilities this unique property has to offer.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4389081
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Gateway Mountain
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
June 7, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
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
Black Mountain Elementary
10.1 mi away · Grades 4-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
146
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Owen Middle
12.46 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
457
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
21.65 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
278
Student:teacher ratio
25.3:1
District
Buncombe 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).

15
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.0 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$85,000 down
$340,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,205
Property tax (est.)$354
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 9, 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.