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The Malone Bay community features 18 lots at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. Fourteen (14) are Lakefront and meet private dock requirements. All lots have access to public water, saving owners from $5,000 to $10,000 on drilling a well. These lots have public water and will save you the cost of drilling a well. The entire development also features underground utilities.

This is a gated community with lots ranging from 2.3+- acres to 6.8+- acres on the Hwy 421 side of the lake just off South Minton Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

W. Kerr Scott Lake is 1500 acres with 50 miles of shoreline and is controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It is clean water with good fishing and is excellent for boating, kayaking, skiing, and swimming. The property is surrounded by National Parks. Wilkesboro is a beautiful community and town with friendly people. It is located just 40 miles east of Boone and Blowing Rock, NC and one and a half hours northwest of Charlotte.

click here for more informationMalone Bay Lakefront Lot W. Kerr Scott Lake

MLS #: O56045A
List Price: $329,900
Williams Farm Rd Wilkesboro, NC 28697

APX ACREAGE: 2.44
SUITABLE USE: Residential
TOPOGRAPHY: Lake/Pond, Heavily Wooded, Exceptional View
AREA: Area 2
SUBDIVISION: Williams Farm
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Wilkesboro
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Cntrl Wlks
HIGH SCHOOL: Wilkes Central

LOT SIZE: 2.44 Acres
PARCEL ID: 0302666
RESTRICTIONS: Yes

OWNER NAME: Ziegler, Nanci and Brent
TERMS OF SALE: Cash, Conventional
POSSESSION: At Closing
DOCUMENTS ON FILE: Survey/Plat, Deed Restrictions
SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sign, Show Anytime, Other-See Remarks
UTILITIES: Underground Utilities
WATER/SEWER: None-Water, None-Sewer
ROAD FRONTAGE: Private Road, Paved Road
MISCELLANEOUS: 1-5 Acres
REMARKS: 2.44 Acre point lot with Main Channel Lake View. 500 feet of waterfront. Private Dock Permit in Place. Community with only 17 Lots.
DIRECTIONS: Hwy 268 West 5.5 miles. Turn Right onto Williams Farm Road, Lot 16 on right just before the end of Cul-de-Sac. Sign on Lot.
MISCELLANEOUS: Association Dues are $195. per year.

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