Property Attributes
- MLS#1206563
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCATAWBA
- CityConover
- Zip28613
- StyleInvestment
- Year Built1959
- Price$ 7,499,000
- Bedrooms0
- Full Bathrooms0
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage33000
Data Source:
Triad MLS (TRIADMLS)
Property Description
This rare 23+ acre Lake Hickory waterfront property in Conover, NC features appx 3/4 mile of shoreline and a proven, development-ready campus with PD zoning. Currently operating as a Boys Academy, the site shows established utilities, access, & density tolerance for residential, institutional, or hospitality redevelopment. Property includes 12 buildings w/ 35 bedrooms & 28 bathrooms, accommodating ~65 overnight residents & up to 140 daytime occupants, + a dining hall, residential & administrative structures, a zipline, floating dock, beach area, & 3/4+ mile lakeside walking trail. Existing improvements support adaptive reuse, near-term income, or phased redevelopment, w/ potential support from Catawba County Planning for rezoning to Residential R-40. Convenient to Hickory, Mooresville, & Charlotte region, this property is well suited for luxury lakefront estates, a secluded enclave, retreat/wellness use, or continued institutional operations—an exceptionally rare Lake Hickory offering.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Listed $7,900,000 |
| 7/15/2026 | 6$7,499,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Zoning | PD |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Property Subtype | Investment |
| County | Catawba |
| Property Type | Commercial Sale |
| HOA | No |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From I-40 west take exit 132. Turn right onto N NC-16 (NC-16). Go for 4.9 mi. Turn left onto St Peters Church Rd. Go for 1.1 mi. Turn right onto Valwood Rd. Go for 0.8 mi. to entrance gate. |
| City | Conover |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Standard Status | Active |
Exterior Features
| Building Area Total | 33000 |
|---|
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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