
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Old Fort, North Carolina
156 Gilliam Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762
Exceptional mountain retreat offering breathtaking long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views, unmatched privacy, and 52+/- wooded acres with the potential for multiple additional homesites. This well-maintained brick home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a new roof, a freshly painted interior, new granite countertops in the kitchen, and new tile flooring in the kitchen and primary bathroom. The spacious sunroom and expansive Trex deck are perfectly positioned to capture spectacular year-round mountain vistas and unforgettable sunsets. A nearly 800-square-foot detached four-car garage provides ample space for vehicles, equipment, hobbies, or a workshop and includes additional walk-in storage above. The surrounding acreage offers endless opportunities for hiking, hunting, ATV trails, recreation, or future development. Whether you're searching for a private mountain estate, family retreat, or investment with expansion potential, this extraordinary property offers a rare combination of panoramic views, usable acreage, and timeless appeal just minutes from Old Fort and a short drive to Black Mountain and Asheville.
Location
- Street address
- 156 Gilliam Rd
- County
- McDowell County
- Zip code
- 28762
- Elevation
- 1,859 feet
Directions
On 40 East take exit 73. Follow Bat Cave Rd for 4.2 miles and then turn right onto Mount Hebron Rd. Follow for 0.2 miles then turn left on Gilliam Dr and then turn right after 800 ft to stay on Gilliam Dr. Follow all the way to the top.
Property details
- Acreage
- 52.11 acres
- Zoning
- OU
- MLS #
- CMLS 4359687
- Posted
Parcels
- 0657-00-04-4163
Legal description
W.H. GILLIAM LD.
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Views
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage-Detached
- Pool
- Deck, Porch
- Structures
- Storage
- Features
- Fire Pit
Structure
- Style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Materials
- Brick Full
- Roof
- Fiberglass, Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 11
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Laundry Room x 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Old Fort | Elementary |
| West | Middle |
| McDowell | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | New listing | $775,000 | — | CMLS |


































