Waterfront
Listed By:
True North Realty - 828-307-0099
Address
6692 Valwood Road, Conover, NC
Price
$ 7,499,000
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

Property vs Single Family Average in 28613

Price
AVG $580K
$7.5M
Year Built
AVG 1997
1959
Visits
AVG 173
68
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