Historic House Listings

“Lake Gaston Preserve”, on 22 acres in North Carolina. Circa 1900. $449,000

April 15, 2026

Lake Gaston is such a pretty lake! And it’s a really growing area. This property is known as “Lake Gaston Preserve”. It has some really nice acreage with it. The house was built in 1900. It is located on 22 acres in Littleton, North Carolina. The house features a covered front porch, wood floors, wainscoting, chair rails, tall ceilings, bead board, picture rails, wide baseboards and pretty mouldings. There is a detached storage shed on the property. Two bedrooms, one bathroom and 1,581 square feet. $449,000

Contact Neal Anderson with Keller Williams Legacy

From the Zillow listing:

 

Endless Possibilities. Historic Roots. Prime Location. Step into a rare blend of history, land, and opportunity with Lake Gaston Preserve! This 1900 farmhouse is set on 1.2 acres, paired with an additional 21 acres of private wooded land. Tucked just over 1 mile from the heart of downtown Littleton, this property offers the perfect balance of small-town charm, natural beauty, and future upside. The home has 2 large Bedrooms, 1 undesignated room, 1 bath, and rich with character. Behind the home, explore your own wooded retreat with a cleared path winding through 21 acres, creating a peaceful setting for recreation, hunting or expansion. Located down the road from downtown Littleton favorites like Timber Waters Brewery, Blue Jay Bistro, Lake Gaston Coffee. Just .7 miles to the Fitts Amphitheater and Littleton Academy and only a few minutes to Salmon’s Landing boat ramp on Lake Gaston! Whether you’re looking to create a private homestead, a weekend retreat, or capitalize on the area’s growth, this property checks every box. With existing short-term rental history, its a strong candidate for immediate income generation or division for multiple homesteads. The Lake Gaston market is expanding rapidly in terms of growth and property values and Littleton is quickly becoming a destination for buyers seeking space and proximity to the water. If you currently own a house on Lake Gaston this is also a perfect overflow spot for guest as well 4 wheeling, hunting, build a few pickle ball courts, etc. Call me or your favorite agent to schedule a private tour. Owner is a licensed NC real estate agent

 

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