Waterfront - Primary on Main
Address
6692 Valwood Road, Conover, NC
Price
$ 7,499,000
Property Attributes
- ID#4334418
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCATAWBA
- CityConover
- AreaCatawba County
- Zip28613
- Style
- Year Built1959
- Price$ 7,499,000
- Bedrooms35
- Full Bathrooms28
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage33000
- Lot Size23.9 Acres
Data Source:
Canopy MLS
Property Description
Price Improvement! Premier Lake Hickory Development Site with Established Campus Infrastructure – 23+ Acres, 3/4 mile of Lake Hickory shoreline. This exceptionally rare 23-acre waterfront offering on Lake Hickory in Conover, NC combines development-ready scale with a proven operational footprint. Zoned PD, the property is currently utilized as a fully functioning Boys Academy campus, demonstrating the site’s capacity, infrastructure, and regulatory viability for large-scale residential, institutional, or hospitality uses. The existing campus includes 12 buildings, featuring 35 bedrooms and 28 bathrooms, and is designed to accommodate approximately 65 overnight residents and up to 140 daytime occupants. Supporting facilities include a central dining hall, residential and administrative structures, a publicly operating zipline with dedicated facilities, a floating dock, a beach area, and a graveled 3/4+ mile walking trail around lake, all of which underscore the property’s adaptability and immediate functional value. From a developer’s perspective, this property offers a rare combination of: Approximately 3/4 mile of Lake Hickory shoreline, suitable for possible future premium waterfront homesites Contiguous 23+ acres with established internal circulation and utilities Existing vertical improvements, allowing for adaptive reuse, income generation, or phased redevelopment Proven operational history as both an academy campus and a short-term rental / Airbnb property Catwaba County Planning staff could support this property being rezoned as Residential R-40. Currently, PD zoned, supporting luxury residential and estate-style waterfront development The current Boys Academy use provides clear evidence of density tolerance, utility capacity, and access, significantly reducing unknowns for future redevelopment or repositioning. The site is well-suited for luxury lakefront estates, a private residential enclave, destination retreat, wellness or education-based reuse, or continuation of institutional operations. Strategically located near Hickory, Mooresville, and the greater Charlotte region, this offering represents a high-barrier-to-entry waterfront asset with both near-term income potential and long-term development upside. Large-scale Lake Hickory opportunities with this level of shoreline, zoning, and infrastructure are exceedingly rare. Please note: Commercial MLS # 4333685
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Elementary School | River Bend Middle School | Bunker Hill High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Listed $7,900,000 |
| 7/15/2026 | 6$7,499,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 33000 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Installed |
| Heating | Electric |
| Cooling | Electric |
| Appliances | Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Refrigerator |
| Zoning | PD |
| Construction Materials | Brick Full,Brick Partial,Vinyl,Wood |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Parcel Number | 3746047013640000 |
| Waterfront Features | Beach - Private,Dock |
| County | Catawba |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | None |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Workshop |
| Full Baths | 28 |
| 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. |
| High School | Bunker Hill |
| City | Conover |
| Body of Water | Lake Hickory |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Elementary School | Oxford |
| Middle/Junior High School | River Bend |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| CAR_HOASubjectTo | None |
| Construction Type | Site Built |
| Tax Assessed Value | 6320700 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
Interior Features
| Basement | Daylight |
|---|---|
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 33000 |
| Laundry Features | Common Area |
| Total Bedrooms | 35 |
| Total Baths | 28 |
| SqFt Main | 33000 |
| Bedroom | 35 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Driveway,Parking Space(s) |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Waterfront |
| Water Source | City |
| Lot Size Area | 23.9 |
| Foundation Details | Basement,Crawl Space,Slab |
| Road Surface Type | Asphalt,Gated,Paved |
| Road Responsibility | Publicly Maintained Road,Private Maintained Road |
| Main Level Garage YN | No |
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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