Courtesy: Thrive Realty
757-744-3456
Opportunities like this are getting harder to find. Tucked away on a private lot in Gates County, this 6.58-acre heavily wooded property offers the space, seclusion, and flexibility to create something truly special. Mature hardwoods and pines provide a beautiful natural setting, while a 50-foot-wide easement offers direct access to the road. Whether you have been dreaming of building a private country home surrounded by woods, creating a multigenerational family retreat, establishing a recreational getaway, holding land for its timber potential, or simply securing acreage for hunting and outdoor enjoyment, this property opens the door to an incredible range of possibilities. R1 zoning adds even more appeal for buyers looking for room to spread out and enjoy a more rural lifestyle. Uses, improvements, subdivision, and building possibilities are subject to applicable county requirements and buyer verification. And while it feels wonderfully removed from the hustle, you are not disconnected. US-158 provides convenient access throughout northeastern North Carolina and toward southeastern Virginia. The Gatesville area sits roughly 30 miles from Suffolk, Elizabeth City, and historic Edenton, giving you access to shopping, dining, employment centers, and everyday conveniences while still coming home to peace and privacy. Outdoor recreation is practically part of the lifestyle here. Gates County is known for its natural beauty, with the Chowan River, Great Dismal Swamp, and Merchants Millpond State Park all part of the surrounding landscape. Merchants Millpond offers paddling, fishing, hiking, biking, birdwatching, and picnicking among spectacular old-growth cypress and wetlands. Keep it wooded. Clear the perfect homesite. Create trails. Build your retreat. Hold it for the future. With 6.58 acres, mature trees, road access, and a location that offers both privacy and connectivity, this is the kind of property you buy because you know land like this does not become more plentiful. Bring your vision and make it yours. 🌳🏡🦌
Courtesy: KBL Companies, LLC
757-935-5441
Wooded 3.26-acre lot ready for a new owner. Great location for that dream home, with easy commute to VA and point between.
Courtesy: BHHS RW Towne Realty
757-935-9000
Quiet 1-acre parcel located in Gates County, just minutes from the Virginia line. A great opportunity to build your new home with the privacy of rural living while still maintaining convenient access to nearby amenities. Adjacent acreage also available, see additional listing. Seller will consider sale of this parcel individually or as part of a package purchase with MLS #10642895, MLS #10642888, and MLS #10642903. All parcels are located in close proximity. See GIS map in photos for reference.
Courtesy: BHHS RW Towne Realty
757-935-9000
1 acre parcel located in Gates County, just minutes from the VA line, in a desirable location. An easement for the neighbors driveway exists. Seller will consider sale of this parcel individually or as part of a package purchase with MLS #10642895, MLS #10642888, and MLS #10642903. All parcels are located in close proximity. See GIS map in photos for reference. Back on market at no fault to seller. NC License #332516
Courtesy: BHHS RW Towne Realty
252-435-6233
15.88 acres of opportunity in the heart of Gates County! Featuring a blend of open fields and mature timber, this property offers the perfect setting for a private estate, mini-farm, recreational retreat, or future investment. With road frontage on Gates Bank Road and convenient access to NC Highway 37, you'll enjoy the best of rural living while remaining accessible to nearby communities. Whether you're looking to build, farm, hunt, or simply enjoy wide-open space, this property is ready for your vision. Buyer to verify all intended uses.
Courtesy: BHHS RW Towne - Moyock
252-435-6233
15.88 acres of opportunity in the heart of Gates County! Featuring a blend of open fields and mature timber, this property offers the perfect setting for a private estate, mini-farm, recreational retreat, or future investment. With road frontage on Gates Bank Road and convenient access to NC Highway 37, you'll enjoy the best of rural living while remaining accessible to nearby communities. Whether you're looking to build, farm, hunt, or simply enjoy wide-open space, this property is ready for your vision. Buyer to verify all intended uses. Agent/Owner is licensed real estate agent.
Courtesy: BHHS RW Towne - Harbour View
757-935-9000
Quiet 1-acre parcel located in Gates County, just minutes from the Virginia line. A great opportunity to build your new home with the privacy of rural living while still maintaining convenient access to nearby amenities. Adjacent acreage also available, see additional listing. Seller will consider sale of this parcel individually or as part of a package purchase with MLS #100576118, MLS #100576184, and MLS #100576217. All parcels are located in close proximity. See GIS map in photos for reference.
Courtesy: Iron Valley Real Estate Elizabeth City
757-645-9700
3.61 Acres in Gates county with 5 (Five) septic systems. Become your own property manager with this rare opportunity to own a manufactured home park. With 5 septic systems in place, the possibilities are endless. There is believed to be enough room for more lots & sceptics. Property has it's own legal right-of-way ( West Ln)
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Gates is located in North Carolina. Gates, North Carolina has a population of 4,426. Gates is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 31.14% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.34%.
The median household income in Gates, North Carolina is $46,005. The median household income for the surrounding county is $51,599 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Gates is 40.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 89.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 27.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48.5 inches per year, with 4.4 inches of snow per year.
