Are you ready for a quiet community where, after entering the gate, the drive alone is calming and relaxing? Then welcome to Forest Heights! Enjoy the heritage of the Gibbs Mountain area and stake your claim to your piece of the smaller ridges below the crest. The wooded expanse of the Forest Heights around you (just as the name implies) surround your nestled location in the woods and with every twist and turn of the road you'll find yourself gazing to see what spectacular beauty your eyes may behold; all the while being less than 10 miles from Lake James and even a round of golf at the Marion Lake Club. This almost 1.5 acres with 190.12' of road frontage and gradually sloping property would create majestic views from your deck or porch from any location. From your property near the end of the cul-de-sac, you'll enjoy views of ridgelines to the north (from the rear of the lot) and the south (road frontage view). If you are on the hunt for an escape to the mountains, this road frontage portion of the property is large enough with little to no grade work required for a seasonal vacation spot for your motorhome. Whether taking a stroll along the road or through the woods or simply experiencing the views from every spot along the many different roadways throughout the Forest Heights community, the scenery will not disappoint. Be sure to plan time enjoying the outdoors at the pavilion with a cozy fireplace and picnic tables underneath the protection of the covered roof. Come build your forever or vacation home, set-up your twice per year seasonal getaway travel site, or start your short-term rental empire...Forest Heights awaits you...just come and see! Be sure to watch the virtual tour video to enjoy your new drive home!
Vacant landProperty Type
1.46 acresLot Size
$13,255Price/Acres
Listed by Priscilla Boone• Realty Group 1 LLC
Contact: pboonerealtor@icloud.com
Bought with Wayne McLaughlin• Catawba Properties NC LLC
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
1722-00-01-1429
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Last updated by owner on Nov 14, 2025.
Property details
Interior
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Exterior
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Can Subdivide Y/N: 0
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Lot
Other Structures: None
Zoning Specification: None
Land Information
Possible Use: Recreational, Residential, Other - See Remarks
Wooded Area: 1.46
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 1.464
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 190' x 348' x 197' 317' (per plat)
Elevation: 1000
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well Needed
Sewer: Septic Needed
Utilities: Underground Power Lines
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Architectural Review,Building,Livestock Restriction,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed,Signage,Subdivision,Other - See Remarks
HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Name: Forest Heights POA
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $500
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 500.00
School Information
Elementary School: Nebo
Middle Or Junior High School: East McDowell
High School: McDowell
Location Information
Directions: -From Marion, travel east on Hwy 70 and turn right onto Hoppy Tom Hollow Rd; -From Morganton, travel west on Hwy 70 and turn left onto Hoppy Tom Hollow Rd; -From I-40, take Exit 90 toward Lake James on Harmony Grove Rd, stay straight and the road turns into Fairview Rd, bare right at the forks onto Stacy Hill Rd, at the bottom of the hill and the end of Stacy Hill Rd, turn left and go about 0.4 of a mile and then left onto Hoppy Tom Hollow Rd; Once on Hoppy Tom Hollow Rd, turn immediately onto Forest Country Dr to the gate (gate code required); 1.2 miles and turn right onto Heartwood Dr; 0.1 mile and turn right onto Big Branch Dr; 0.5 mile and turn right onto Black Lark Dr, 2nd lot on right (see Lot 72 sign).
Community Information
Community Features: Gated, Other
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Style: Vacant Land
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County: McDowell County
APN: 1722-00-01-1429
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 14, 2025
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Listing Information
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Nebo Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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East McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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McDowell Early College
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Estimated sale price
$19,000 – $23,000
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