491 Mckenzie Way S # 598 # 598, 599

Old Fort, NC
$ 475,000 Beds 3 Baths 2 Sq 1,290 Virtual Tour
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If you've been looking for your slice of heaven here in Western North Carolina, consider 491 Mckenzie Way South in Old Fort. Gateway Mountain provides its residents with 2700 acres of nature including trails, waterfalls and Lake George for boating, fishing and swimming. Boasting an expansive deck with a gas grill hook up, a screened porch with a hot tub and tv, and a vaulted great room with a fireplace and bar seating at the kitchen, this home lends itself to entertaining and relaxing. Want to listen to the birds while you rest? The sliding doors and plentiful windows let the sights and sounds in. And with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a nearly 400 square foot two car garage, this home is a great permanent residence or an appealing long or short term rental. Looking to build and put your own tastes in place? An adjacent 1.6 acre second lot with a small creek and an existing well is part of the offering. 491 Mckenzie Way South is relatively close to the main gate of Gateway Mountain which means faster access to Old Fort and I-40. If you're not familiar with Old Fort, it's cute as a button. Drive into town and you'll pass multiple breweries, a distillery, coffee shops and restaurants. Head just out of town for some of the best mountain biking around, take a hike up to Catawba Falls or spend an afternoon angling as Old Fort is a designated Mountain Heritage Trout City. Inquire now about one of the best spots in Western North Carolina.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 475,000
  • City
  • Old Fort
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • MCDOWELL
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • McDowell County
  • Lot Size
  • 2.66 Acres
  • Zip
  • 28762
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,290
  • Year Built
  • 1985
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 4372804
Listed By: Engel & Völkers Foothills Longtown; pete.anderson@evrealestate.com
Data Source: Canopy MLS

Features

General

Living Area 1290
Sewer Septic Installed
Heating Baseboard,Central,Heat Pump
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Heat Pump
Roof Composition
Appliances Electric Oven,Electric Water Heater,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
Development Status Completed
HOA Fee 1407
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Deck,Screened
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials Stone,Wood
Exclusions The bird pictures and wood side table with mirror in downstairs right bedroom
Year Built 1985
Levels Two
Unit Number 598,599
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 0656-00-15-8914
Elevation 1500
Waterfront Features Covered structure,Boat Slip – Community,Dock
Community Features Gated,Lake Access,Picnic Area,Walking Trails
Additional Parcels Description 0656-00-16-6052
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County McDowell
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA Yes
Subdivision Name Gateway Mountain
Garage Y/N Yes
Other Structures Shed(s)
Full Baths 2
Directions Take exit 73 off of I-40 and head south on Bat Cave Rd for 6.9 miles. Turn left at the Gateway Mountain entrance sign onto Mckenzie Way. Home will on left about 1 mile in.
High School McDowell
City Old Fort
Body of Water Lake George
Association Name Gateway POA
Senior Community Y/N No
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N No
Elementary School Old Fort
Middle/Junior High School West McDowell
Additional Parcels Y/N Yes
Standard Status Active
CAR_HOASubjectTo Required
Construction Type Site Built
Restrictions Architectural Review,Building,Livestock Restriction,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed,Square Feet
Tax Assessed Value 230550
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional

Interior Features

Flooring Carpet,Linoleum,Tile,Wood
Fireplace Features Great Room,Wood Burning
Basement (Y/N) No
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 1290
Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup,In Hall,Mud Room,Main Level,Washer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 2
SqFt Main 969
SqFt Upper 321
Bedroom 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Hot Tub
Parking Features Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage Faces Front
Lot Features Cleared,Hilly,Rolling Slope,Sloped,Creek/Stream,Wooded
Water Source Well
Lot Size Area 2.66
Foundation Details Crawl Space
Road Surface Type Gravel,Paved
Door Features Screen Door(s),Sliding Doors
Other Equipment Fuel Tank - Leased
Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road
Main Level Garage YN Yes

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Hickory, NC office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Old Fort Elementary School
Middle School West McDowell Middle School
High School McDowell High School

Price History

5/1/2026 Listed $495,000
6/2/2026 5% - $475,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28762

Price
AVG $710K
$480K
Year Built
AVG 1994
1985
Visits
AVG 168
342
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491 Mckenzie Way S # 598 # 598, 599 Old Fort, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $475000 with 1290 sqft and a lot size of 2.66 Acres Acre(s). 491 Mckenzie Way S # 598 # 598, 599 Old Fort has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1985. The property's zip code is 28762 which is in Old Fort, NC

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