One-of-a-kind opportunity for the car enthusiast, hobbyist, collector, or business owner! Situated on 6.5 acres surrounded by beautiful farmland, this quality-built custom home offers the perfect blend of comfortable living and unmatched shop space. The true showstopper is the impressive 5,500+ sq ft heated and cooled auto shop featuring 8 bays, metal roof, paint booth, & lift, an incredibly rare setup with endless possibilities for automotive work, restoration, storage, or hobbies. The custom-built home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with generously sized rooms throughout and quality construction that provides excellent bones, while ready for cosmetic updates to match your style. The main family room showcases a gas fireplace with built-in shelving, while the sunken formal living room flows seamlessly into the formal dining area, creating inviting spaces for entertaining. The kitchen offers abundant cabinet and counter space, breakfast area, and built-in desk space. All 4 bedrooms are located upstairs and feature spacious layouts with large closets, including walk-in attic access through one bedroom closet for additional storage. Enclosed glass porch, paver patio with pergola for relaxing. Whether you’re searching for a private country retreat, a property tailored for your automotive passion, or a unique setup with exceptional shop capabilities, this property is truly a must-see.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
6.58 acresLot Size
$195Price/Sq.Ft.
10 car garageParking
Listed by Traci Fleming• Tarheel Realty II
Listed by Sara Hadden• Tarheel Realty II
Contact: 252-259-2071
Bought with Tom Pistone• Carolina Prestige Estates LLC
Est. $3,020 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 229 Dunlap Gate Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4382406
Jul 8, 2026
Sold
$865,000
$195/sq ft
Jun 8, 2026
Contingent
—
May 29, 2026
Listed
$950,000
$214/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 2023
Sold
$16,000
$4/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,327 (+11.0%)
$77,480 + $306,730
$384,210
2021
$2,097
$89,810 + $235,390
$325,200
2020
$2,097 (+1.6%)
$89,810 + $235,390
$325,200
2019
$2,064 (+8.4%)
$89,810 + $235,390
$325,200
2018
$1,904
$89,810 + $235,390
$325,200
2017
$1,904
$89,810 + $220,120
$309,930
2016
$1,903 (+1.4%)
$89,810 + $220,120
$309,930
2014
$1,876 (+0.2%)
$89,810 + $233,430
$323,240
2013
$1,872
$89,810 + $233,430
$323,240
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
570 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.58 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
3,136
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Iredell County
APN
4767056829.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
RA
Residential Agricultural District
The regulations of this district are intended to encourage the continuance of agricultural uses as well as to insure that residential development not having access to public water supplies and dependent upon septic tanks for sewage disposal will occur at a sufficiently low density to provide a healthful environment.