
MIAMI REALTORS® MLS↓ Price reduced $20,000 on Sep 21, 2026
688 Rhododendron Drive, Old Fort, NC
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Sqft
- 2,032
- Home type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1999
- Lot size
- 121,968 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $236
- HOA
- $117/mo
- Community
- Gateway Mountain
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.
Listing activity
- Days on market
- 67
- Listed
- Jul 24, 2026
- MLS listing updated
- 2 hours ago
- Feed last checked
- 7 minutes ago
Listed by Matilde Aguirre · RE/MAX United Realty
Map
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms (decimal)
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & features
- Rooms
- 2
- Interior features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Other
- Flooring
- Wood
- Appliances
- Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnished
- Furnished
- Window features
- Blinds
- Other equipment
- Satellite Dish, TV Antenna
Heating & cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Property
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Covered spaces
- 0
- Parking features
- Driveway
- Attached garage
- No
Exterior
- Stories
- 2
- Building area
- 2,032 sqft
- Entry level
- 1
- Patio & porch
- Porch - Wrap Around, Porch - Open, Porch, Deck
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Lighting
- Pool
- No
- View
- Garden, Other
- Waterfront property
- No
Lot
- Lot size
- 121,968 sqft
- Lot size (acres)
- 2.8 acres
- Lot dimensions
- 2.8 Acres
- Zoning
- Gateway Mountain
- Road frontage
- Private Road
Construction
Type & style
- Home type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1999
Materials
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Levels
- Two
- Faces
- Southwest
Utilities & green energy
Utilities
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water
- Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision
- Gateway Mountain
- MLS area
- 5960 - US other than Florida
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- 55+ community
- Yes
Association
- Has association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $117 monthly
- Estimated monthly dues
- $117
- Amenities
- Gated, Maintained Community, Management, Manager On Site, Picnic Area
- Services included
- Recreation Facility, Common Areas, Security
Lease details
Not reported by the listing source.
Location
Area details
- County
- Other
Manufactured home details
Not reported by the listing source.
Financial & listing details
Listing
- MLS number
- A12041089
- Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Original list price
- $499,000
- Parcel number
- 065600574368
- Annual property tax
- $2,975
- Tax year
- 2025
- Tax legal description
- LOT 736 GATEWAY MOUNTAIN, Old Fort, NC 28762
Additional MLS details
Reported by the listing source
- Association Amenities
- Gated, Maintained Community, Management, Manager On Site, Picnic Area
- Association Fee Frequency
- Monthly
- Association Fee Includes
- Recreation Facility, Common Areas, Security
- Association
- Yes
- Bathrooms Total Decimal
- 2
- Bathrooms Total Integer
- 2
- Building Area Total
- 2032
- Construction Materials
- Wood Siding
- County Or Parish
- Other
- Days On Market
- 67
- Direction Faces
- Southwest
- List Price
- 479000
- Listing Contract Date
- 2026-07-24
- Living Area
- 2032
- Lot Size Acres
- 2.8
- Lot Size Area
- 121968
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 2.8 Acres
- MLSArea Major
- 5960 - US other than Florida
- Mls Status
- Active
- On Market Date
- 2026-07-24
- Patio And Porch Features
- Porch - Wrap Around, Porch - Open, Porch, Deck
- Photos Count
- 81
- Price Change Timestamp
- 2026-09-21T19:02:33Z
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Property Type
- Residential
- Road Frontage Type
- Private Road
- Rooms Total
- 2
- Senior Community
- Yes
- Standard Status
- Active
- State Or Province
- NC
- Status Change Timestamp
- 2026-07-24T04:00:00Z
- Stories Total
- 2
- Subdivision Name
- Gateway Mountain
- Water Source
- Well
- Tax Annual Amount
- 2975
- Bathrooms Full
- 2
- Pool Private
- No
- Bedrooms Total
- 3
- Waterfront
- No
- General Property Information: Senior Community
- Yes
- Financial Information: Estimated Monthly Assoc Recurring Fee
- 117
Market value
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | ListedMIAMI REALTORS® MLS | $499,000$246/sqft |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Price reducedMIAMI REALTORS® MLS | $479,000$236/sqft |
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,975 | — |
Payment calculator
- Principal & interest
- $2,485
- Property taxes
- $248
- Insurance
- $240
- Association dues
- $117
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Neighborhood
Area
Gateway MountainOther County
Climate risk
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