288 Long Ridge Road, Old Fort NC

  • 4 Bed
  • 3 Bath
  • 1664 ft2
  • 2.3 ac

For Sale $575,000

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Remarks:

Your lakefront 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!! The main level has an open floor plan with wood floors, a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen with new appliances. Out back there is a large screened-in deck and a 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 the buyer's closing costs with an acceptable offer!! Seller will include all furniture if desired. Make your appointment today! (24-hour notice required for showings)

Exterior Features:

Other - See Remarks

Interior Features:

Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Other - See Remarks

General Information:

List Price: $575,000
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

Assigned Schools:

Elementary: Old Fort
Middle: West McDowell
High: McDowell

Price & Sales History

Date Event Price $/SQFT
03-20-2026 Listed $575,000 $346
07-08-2025 Price Decrease $448,000-2.61% $270
05-10-2025 Listed $460,000 $277

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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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288 Long Ridge Road, Old Fort NC 0 mi $575,000 days
771 Sally Gap Road, Old Fort NC 0.7 mi $614,900 days
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    288 Long Ridge Road, Old Fort NC is a 1664 ft2 on a 2.300 acres lot. This is for $575,000. This has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 2001.

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