Residential Land for Sale in Gates, North Carolina
147 Joe Henry Ln, Gates, NC 27937
3.52 acres of buildable, level ground welcome you to 147 Joe Henry Ln in quiet, rural Gates, North Carolina. Community water is available at the road, giving you a helpful head start on planning your future homesite. With room for a home, garden, workshop, or small hobby setup (per county guidelines), this tract gives you the flexibility to design the country lifestyle you've been looking for. Gates County has deep roots in agriculture and timber, and today many residents tap into the strong job markets just across the state line in Virginia-Suffolk, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach offer opportunities in shipbuilding, military and defense, logistics, healthcare, education, and more, while you still come home to a slower-paced, rural setting. Nearby, you can enjoy outdoor destinations like Merchants Millpond State Park and the Great Dismal Swamp for hiking, paddling, and wildlife watching. Larger services and shopping are within reach in Elizabeth City and Suffolk, and coastal day trips to Virginia Beach or the North Carolina Outer Banks are roughly a couple of hours away, depending on your route. If you're looking for usable acreage with utilities available, a peaceful setting, and convenient access to both Virginia and the coast, this property deserves a walk.
Location
- Street address
- 147 Joe Henry Ln
- County
- Gates County
- Community
- Reynolds Park
- Elevation
- 29 feet
Directions
From downtown Gates, head east on US-158. Turn left onto Joe Henry Lane. Follow Joe Henry Lane until you reach 147 Joe Henry Ln; the property will be on your right/left (buyer to verify exact location with GPS or survey).
Property details
- Acreage
- 3.52 acres
- Zoning
- A-1
- MLS #
- HMLS 100542835
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $318 - Pt. Joe Boone
Parcels
- 10-01884
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Structure
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Public | Available |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Buckland Elementary | Elementary |
| Central Middle | Middle |
| Gates County High | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Under contract | $39,000 | — | HMLS |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Price drop | $39,000 | $1,000 -2.5% | HMLS |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Price drop | $40,000 | $2,000 -4.8% | HMLS |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Price drop | $42,000 | $2,000 -4.5% | HMLS |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Price drop | $44,000 | $1,000 -2.2% | HMLS |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Price drop | $45,000 | $2,000 -4.3% | HMLS |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Price drop | $47,000 | $1,000 -2.1% | HMLS |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Price drop | $48,000 | $1,000 -2% | HMLS |
| Nov 25, 2025 | New listing | $49,000 | — | HMLS |