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.
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Price
$7,900,000
Days On Site
44 Days
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Inside Area (SqFt)
33,000 sqft
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Year Built
1959
MLS® Number
1206563
Status
Active
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General Features
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SqFt Total
33000
Zoning
PD
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Waterfront Features
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Listing courtesy of Katie Lamboglia of True North Realty katie@nctruenorthrealty.com
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