1596 Middle Swamp Rd

Off Market

1596 Middle Swamp Rd

Gates County NC 27926

6529644 sq. ft.

Land

Last sold for $357,600

Chase Furlough, last sold this property on 11 December 2025 after -100 days on market.

Overview

Tucked into northeastern Gates County, this 149± acre recreational tract (Gates Co. Parcel ID 10-03782) sits at the edge of one of the Southeast's wildest landscapes. The timber was harvested in 2013, creating a dynamic mosaic of early-successional cover, young pine/hardwood regen, and wide shooting lanes that draw deer, turkey, and abundant small game. A well-laid trail system loops throughout—and it's clear and drivable—while a freshly mulched perimeter path provides a clean, unmistakable boundary for easy inspection and future management. Two separate segments of public road frontage combine for roughly 1,400 feet, delivering excellent access and multiple potential entrance points. The property's northern low ground drains toward the Great Dismal Swamp, and soils typical to this Coastal Plain setting—commonly mapped here as Portsmouth, Lynchburg, Rains, Pantego, and Roanoke series— that nurtures White Oak, Red Oak, Atlantic white cedar, cypress-gum swales, and productive browse. That mix is exactly what local wildlife prefer: black bear roam this corner of the state, with whitetails, turkey, and small game thriving across edges, thickets, and openings. Waterfowl use the wetter pockets seasonally, and the cleared corridors make stand placement and access straightforward for hunters. Recreation options extend well beyond the gate. Just to the north, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge protects more than 110,000 acres of forested wetlands, laced with 40+ miles of earthen road-trails and famous for its black bear, songbirds, and the storied Dismal Swamp Canal. To the south and west, Merchants Millpond State Park showcases a 760-acre millpond surrounded by ancient cypress and tupelo—perfect for quiet paddles, fishing, and camping. From dawn trail rides to afternoon scouting and sunset sits, this tract functions as a private basecamp for year-round outdoor life.

Features

6529644 sq. ft. lot size

Land

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar land plots sold in Gates County over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1596 Middle Swamp Rd is $508.3k.

Median value

$508.3k

Estimated value range

$27k - $725k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

124%

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Gates County. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1596 Middle Swamp Rd

2025

Sold

$357,600

11 Dec 2025 by Chase Furlough, of Mossy Oak Properties

2020

Sold

$361,650

19 Nov 2020 by William Billy McOwen, of Mossy Oak Properties

2020

Sold

$361,650

19 Nov 2020 by William Billy McOwen, of Mossy Oak Properties Land and Farms Realty

Happy sellers in Gates County

We have insufficient information to provide an overview of customer satisfaction for Gates County. Viewing the agent profiles, reviews and sales for Gates County can provide insights for this location.

Local market activity for land plots in Gates County

In the last 12 months, 2 land plots similar to 1596 Middle Swamp Rd, have been sold.

This represents a 50% decrease in land plots sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

Sold

For Sale

Interested in selling?

People are reaching out to these agents in Gates County for a market analysis.

Jennifer Purcell

at Hall & Nixon Real Estate, Inc.

(42 reviews)

Get a market analysis

Gilbert B Jenkins

at KBL Companies, LLC

(1 review)

Get a market analysis

Erin Nixon

at Hall & Nixon Real Estate, Inc.

(33 reviews)

Get a market analysis

Melinda K. Baldwin

at CENTURY 21 Nachman

(1 review)

Get a market analysis

Nearby agents

Compare and contact these top performing agents who’ve delivered exception customer service for their clients in Gates County

Jennifer Purcell

Sellers who recommend Jennifer Purcell have praised them for being responsive, clear communication, local expert, well-prepared, attentive, proactive, and supportive