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$53,900

16 acres

0 County Road 1025Fort Payne, AL 35967

Land and lots · MLS 11939642 · Listed 77 days ago (Aug 14, 2026)

14 mi straight line to Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort (alpine resort) · Ski access details

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About this land

This 16±-acre wooded property in DeKalb, AL is located just outside Fort Payne, providing a private setting near Little River Canyon and DeSoto State Park and close to town and local amenities. This unique wooded property offers a private setting just outside Fort Payne. The wedge-shaped tract narrows near the road before opening into a larger wooded interior featuring mature hardwoods and pine, an elevated ridge, and attractive mountain and valley views. The property's varied terrain and road frontage contribute to its secluded character, while the ridge and surrounding acreage provide plenty of potential for a private retreat, recreational getaway, or future homesite with stunning views of the trees to capture that natural experience. Plenty of room for potential hunting, hiking, and riding ATVs with the family.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Ski access and nearby skiing

Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.

Nearby ski areas with straight-line distance
Ski areaTypeStraight-line distanceMeasured to
Cloudmont Ski & Golf ResortAL · homes near itAlpine resort14 miBase areaBase area (mapped point)

Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 6:39 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.

Ski access claims

The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.

Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Joe Calvin of National Land Realty, Gulf Coast.

How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim

Facts

List price
$53,900
Status
For sale
Property type
Land and lots
Lot size
16 acres
County
DeKalb County
MLS number
11939642

Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.

Location

Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Fort Payne.

Price and status history

    Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.

    Estimate a monthly payment

    $10,780
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    Estimated monthly payment

    $334 per month

    Principal and interest$273
    Property tax$45
    Homeowners insurance$17
    Loan amount$43,120
    Total interest over the term$54,997

    An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.

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    Questions to ask before you buy

    Good questions for any home near the slopes.

    1. How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
    2. Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
    3. Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
    4. Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
    5. What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
    6. For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.

    Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget

    Guides and next steps

    Listing courtesy of National Land Realty, Gulf Coast. Listing agent: Joe Calvin. Co-listing agent: Travis Cleveland. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

    Listing updated Oct 30, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.