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6692 Valwood Rd - NC Boys Academy Grounds 33,748 SF Specialty Building Offered at $10,969,308 CAD in Conover, NC 28613

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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • 23+ Acre Lakefront Campus with Nearly ¾ Mile of Pristine Lake Hickory Shoreline
  • Flexible PD Zoning & Proven Operational History, Ideal for Retreats, Hospitality, or Residential Development
  • 33,000+ Sq Ft of Existing Structures with 35 Bedrooms, 28 Bathrooms & Full Amenities

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This exceptionally rare 23+ acre waterfront property on Lake Hickory in Conover, NC, represents a premier investment and development opportunity. Featuring approximately ¾ mile of pristine lakefront, the property combines established campus infrastructure with proven operational history and long-term development potential.
Currently operating as a fully functioning Boys Academy campus, the property demonstrates regulatory viability, utility capacity, and density tolerance for a variety of uses, including institutional, hospitality, residential, or adaptive reuse. Catawba County staff have indicated potential support for rezoning to Residential R-40, enabling luxury estate-style development.
Campus & Facilities:
12 buildings, totaling 33,000+ heated square feet
35 bedrooms / 28 bathrooms, accommodating 65 overnight residents and up to 140 daytime occupants
Central dining hall with fully equipped kitchen
Residential & administrative structures, plus groundskeeper’s residence
Outdoor amenities: zipline with dedicated facilities, floating dock, private beach, and ¾+ mile graveled walking trail
Investment Highlights:
Rare combination of contiguous acreage, lakefront, and established infrastructure
Fully operational campus allows near-term income generation while pursuing redevelopment
Flexible uses: luxury lakefront estates, private residential enclave, destination retreat, wellness/educational campus, or continued institutional operations
Strategic location: 1 min to Hwy 16, 10 min to I-40, 55 min to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
High-barrier-to-entry asset in Lake Hickory with both immediate functionality and long-term upside
Keys / Rooms: 35
Potential Uses: Hospitality, Institutional, Adaptive Reuse, Luxury Residential, Retreats

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PROPERTY FACTS

Price $10,969,308 CAD
Price Per SF $325.04 CAD
Sale Type Investment or Owner User
Sale Condition Redevelopment Project
Property Type Specialty
Building Class B
Lot Size 23.90 AC
Building Size 33,748 SF
No. Stories 1
Year Built/Renovated 1959/1985
Zoning PD - PD zoning allows flexible, master-planned development with mixed residential, commercial, institutional, or recreational uses under an approved plan.
  • Listing ID: 39068462

  • Date on Market: 2026-01-13

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 6692 Valwood Rd, Conover, NC 28613

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