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$499,000
688 Rhododendron Drive, Old Fort
NC
MLS# A12041089
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  2032 sqft


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Property Description
An immaculate circular mountain home placed on 2.8 acres in the gated Gateway Mountain community. The 2,032 SqFt home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a new roof (2021), a new deck (2023), and hardly lived in. The fully stocked kitchen and nicely furnished interiors make this home truly turnkey.The home's unique round architecture by Deltec Homes creates a bright layout with lots of natural light, cedar wood walls and hardwood floors throughout both levels. Upon entrance you are greeted with a Baby Grand Piano in the open living and dining area that connects seamlessly to the kitchen featuring a peninsula, white cabinetry, and large windows overlooking the garden surroundings. The first level is completed with a bedroom, full bath, and utility room with a washer and dryer.Upstairs, the master bedroom boasts Drexel Heritage wood furniture, abundant light, a door to the wrap around deck through which the sun rises, and a bathroom with dual sinks. The third bedroom and office/family room with deck access complete the upper level. Cotton insulation, electric A/C, propane heat, and built-in generator keep the home efficient and ready year round.The stone wall at the entrance opens to a large driveway with ample parking. Short-term rentals allowed. Community amenities include Lake George, Waterfall Park, and hiking trails. Minutes from Old Fort, Catawba Falls, Asheville,Black Mountain and Lake Lure. Enjoy the peaceful mountain setting while staying close to adventure.

Details
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Contract Information
Comp Sale YN: No
Occupant Type: Owner
Listing Date: 2026-07-24
Status: Active
Original List Price: 499000
List Price: $499,000
Current Price: $499,000
Location and Legal
County Or Parish: Other
County Parish Name: Other
Postal Zip: 28762
Development Name: Gateway Mountain
Country: United States
Street Number: 688
Street Name: Rhododendron Drive, Old
Street Suffix: Fort
State Or Province: NC
Subdivision Name: Gateway Mountain
Area: 5960 - US other than Florida
Parcel Number: 065600574368
Zoning: Gateway Mountain
Directions: Gateway Mountain is ideally located between Mount Mitchell to the north and Lake Lure to the South. Use GPS based on your location.
General Property Information
Adjusted Area Main: 2032
Living Area Main: 2032
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.8 Acres
Lot Size Area: 121968
Senior Community YN: Yes
Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes
Furnished: Furnished
Stories Total: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Building Area Main: 2032
Year Built: 1999
Lot Size Acres: 2.8
Direction Faces: Southwest
Financial Information
Association Membership: Mandatory
Estimated Monthly Assoc Recurring Fee: 117
Membership Fee Required YN: No
Association YN: 1
Association Fee: 117
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Tax Annual Amount: 2975
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: LOT 736 GATEWAY MOUNTAIN, Old Fort, NC 28762
Office/Member Information
DXORIGMLSID: SEF
Amenities
Maintained Community: 1
Management: 1
Manager On Site: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Association Amenities
Gated: 1
Association Fee Includes
Common Areas: 1
Recreation Facility: 1
Security: 1
Dining Area
Dining/Living Room: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Entry Information
Entry Level: 1
Exterior Features
Lighting: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Leasing Permitted Details
Leasing Permitted YN: Yes
Okay To Lease: 1
Parking Features
Driveway: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Special Information
Property Survey Available: 1
Sold As-Is: 1
View
Garden: 1
Other: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Electric: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Window Features
Blinds: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Construction Materials
Wood Siding: 1
Interior Features
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Other: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Other Equipment
Satellite Dish: 1
TV Antenna: 1
Road Frontage Type
Private Road: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Water Heater Details
Electric Water Heater: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Electric: 1
Ceiling Fan Details
Number Of Ceiling Fans: 6
Association Type
Homeowner Association: 1
Showing Requirements
24 Hour Notice: 1
Call Owner: 1
Master Bedroom/Bath
Bedroom On Entry Level: 1
Combo Tub/Shower: 1
Dual Sinks: 1
Master Bdrm - Ground: 1
Master Bdrm - Sitting: 1
Master Bdrm - Upstairs: 1
Pets Allowed YN
Yes: 1
Tax Information
City/County: 1
Outdoor Living Spaces
Balcony: 1
Deck: 1
Porch: 1
Balcony Details
Balcony - Open: 1
Porch Details
Porch - Open: 1
Porch - Wrap Around: 1
Room Types
Family Room: 1
Laundry: 1
Price Calculations
Current Price To SqFt: 245.57
Section Details
Parcel Number MLX: 0736
Acreage Description
2 To Less Than 3 Acre Lot: 1
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-24T04:00:00Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Date: 2026-07-24
Originating Details
Originating System Key: 515011999
Originating System ID: M00000151
Property Features
Association Amenities: Gated
Association Fee Includes: Common Areas; Recreation Facility; Security
Dining Area: Dining/Living Room
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Exterior Features: Lighting
Flooring: Wood
Leasing Permitted Details: Okay To Lease
Parking Features: Driveway
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Water Heater Details: Electric Water Heater
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Association Type: Homeowner Association
Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump; Natural Gas
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s); Other
Levels: Two
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish; TV Antenna
Pets Allowed YN: Yes
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Roof: Shingle
Sewer: Septic Tank
Special Information: Property Survey Available; Sold As-Is
Tax Information: City/County
View: Garden; Other
Water Source: Well
Window Features: Blinds
Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Call Owner
Outdoor Living Spaces: Balcony; Deck; Porch
Balcony Details: Balcony - Open
Porch Details: Porch - Open; Porch - Wrap Around
Room Types: Family Room; Laundry
Acreage Description: 2 To Less Than 3 Acre Lot
Room Information
Room Name
Family Room
Laundry

IDX
Listing Office: RE/MAX United Realty

Last Updated: July - 29 - 2026

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