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$795,000

Old Fort, NC 28762
Listed by David Caulder · Caulder Realty & Land Co.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,538 sqft
Year built
2006

About this home

Discover breathtaking mountain living in this custom-built, hand-hewn, log home nestled on 5.6 private acres in the sought after Gateway Mountain community, ideally located between Old Fort and Lake Lure. This stunning chalet-style retreat offers spectacular, long-range mountain views paired with the peace and serenity you've been searching for. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the home is designed for both comfort and impressive entertaining. Step inside to soaring 19 foot cathedral ceilings and a striking native stone fireplace that anchors the warm, rustic interior. The open layout flows into a beautifully appointed kitchen with granite countertops, while oversized bedrooms provide plenty of space for family and guests. Outdoor living is just as exceptional, with covered porches perfect for relaxing and taking in the scenery, plus a unique open-air gazebo dining area that creates an unforgettable setting for meals surrounded by nature. If privacy, craftsmanship, and world-class views are at the top of your list, this mountain escape is a rare opportunity you don't want to miss. Seller is also including a lot at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure which gives access to Lake Lure, golf, tennis, hiking trails, biking trails, multiple pools, spa and restaurants. Comes fully furnished at $795,000.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4401767
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Gateway Mountain
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
July 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
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
Old Fort Elementary School
6.11 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
12.71 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
13.36 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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$4,938/mo
$159,000 down
$636,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,125
Property tax (est.)$663
Home insurance (est.)$150

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