For Sale $649,900
Your lake-front sanctuary awaits in Gateway Mountain! Don't miss out on this wonderful, spacious 4 BR home backing up to Lake George with a walking path to the lake and to a nearby waterfall!! Main level has an open floor plan with wood floors, fireplace, and fully equipped kitchen with new appliances. Out back there is a large screened in deck and an large open deck looking out to the nature preserve and Lake George. Downstairs has lots of open space for a home theater, office or whatever you can dream up! In the front yard, there is a Pollinator Garden as well as 3 fruit trees, Orange, Nectarine & Peaches!! This home has a brand new metal roof, and water pressure tank. In addition, the adjacent lot (lot 878) is included with this home and has potential long range views! This is a great investment opportunity to build a second home/cabin for short-term vacation rentals. Gateway Mountain is a 3000 acre gated mountain community with easy access to Old Fort, Black Mountain and Asheville less than an hour away. This home suffered no damage from Helene and is move in ready. Seller is offering up to $15,000 credit toward buyer's closing costs with acceptable offer!! Seller including all furniture if desired. Make your appointment today!
Other - See Remarks
Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Other - See Remarks
| List Price: | $649,900 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1664 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, RV Access/Parking |
| MLS Number: | CAR4297306 |
| Subdivision: | Gateway Mountain |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Orchard(s), Hilly, Private, Sloped, Views, Wooded, Other - See Remarks |
| Year Built: | 2001 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Old Fort |
| Middle: | West McDowell |
| High: | McDowell |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 10-16-2025 | Listed | $649,900 | $391 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Lake Lure Classical Academy | 10 miles | KG-06 | 4 |
| Pinnacle Elementary School | 10 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 288 Long Ridge Road, Old Fort NC | 0 mi | $649,900 | days | |
| 277 Long Ridge Road, Old Fort NC | 0.1 mi | $715,000 | days | |
| 552 Lake Road, Old Fort NC | 0.1 mi | $699,900 | days | |
| 963 Lake Road, Old Fort NC | 0.3 mi | $800,000 | days | |
| 35 Elderberry Drive, Old Fort NC | 0.6 mi | $1,099,500 | days | |
| 46 Spring Forest Drive, Old Fort NC | 0.6 mi | $1,447,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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288 Long Ridge Road, Old Fort NC is a 1664 ft2 on a 2.300 acres lot. This is for $649,900. This has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 2001.
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