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For sale

$299,000

51 acres

0 Smith Gap RoadFort Payne, AL 35968

Land and lots · MLS 11544739 · Listed 473 days ago (Jul 14, 2025)

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

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About this land

Located at the intersection of Highway 11 and Alabama State Route 85 (Belfonte Road), just one minute from Interstate 59, this 51± acre property in Fort Payne, DeKalb County offers a rare combination of privacy, history, and accessibility in Northeast Alabama. Held in the same family for over 100 years, this historic tract features untouched old-growth hardwood timber that has not been logged in more than a century. The gently rolling terrain supports abundant wildlife including whitetail deer and wild turkey, making it ideal for hunting land, a private estate, or a recreational retreat. A newly constructed interior roadbed provides easy access throughout the property, with paved frontage already in place. A cleared ridgetop homesite captures panoramic sunrise and moonrise views overlooking Lookout Mountain. A wet-weather spring offers excellent potential for a future pond, enhancing both beauty and long-term value. Despite its peaceful setting, the property is just 8 minutes to downtown Fort Payne, under 30 minutes to Mentone, and less than two hours to Huntsville or Birmingham. Chattanooga and Gadsden are both within an hour. If you’re searching for land for sale in Fort Payne AL, DeKalb County hunting land, or North Alabama acreage with mountain views and paved access, this legacy property is a rare opportunity to own something truly special.

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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 resort5.9 miBase areaBase area (mapped point)

Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 5:56 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 Ben Shurett of National Land Realty, Gulf Coast.

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

Facts

List price
$299,000
Status
For sale
Property type
Land and lots
Lot size
51 acres
County
DeKalb County
MLS number
11544739

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

    $59,800
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    Estimated monthly payment

    $1,849 per month

    Principal and interest$1,512
    Property tax$249
    Homeowners insurance$88
    Loan amount$239,200
    Total interest over the term$305,086

    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: Ben Shurett. Co-listing agent: Bradley Shurett. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

    Listing updated Oct 30, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.