32.26 Acres on Mackey Creek Rd & Lake Esterena Dr, Old Fort, NC – No Zoning, No Restrictions
This 32.26-acre property is located at Mackey Creek Road and Lake Esterena Drive in Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina. With no zoning and no restrictions, this is a rare find offering flexibility for farm, development, investment, or private estate use.
 
Property Details:
  • 32.26 acres total
  • 500+ feet of level, flat frontage on paved, state-maintained Mackey Creek Road
  • 1,800+ feet of wooded frontage on Lake Esterena Drive (private, gravel road)
  • Creek frontage
  • Electricity available onsite
  • City water available in the area (confirm with McDowell County)
  • Existing barn, suited for a studio, farmers market, or agricultural use (not suitable as a primary residence)
  • Recorded survey on file
Location & Distance:
  • 10 minutes to downtown Old Fort
  • 20 minutes to Black Mountain
  • 30 minutes to Asheville
  • Views of the 27,845-acre Pisgah National Forest
  • 5 minutes to Old Fort's trail network and 11,728 acres of adjacent game lands
The property offers excellent recreational access, with nearby hiking and biking trails, fishing, and hunting. With no zoning and no deed restrictions, the land allows flexibility for residential, agricultural, or commercial use; buyers should contact McDowell County for guidance on specific building questions or guidance on use plans. The property is sold as-is/where-is, and buyers are responsible for permits, inspections, and all other due diligence. 

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Listed by Jeannie Conner of Greybeard Realty Old Fort Office ([email protected])

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