5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
5 Parcels | 12.45 Acres | 5053 Windy Woods Road Morganton, NC - 5053 Windy Woods Road, Morganton
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$185,000

5053 Windy Woods Road
Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Brandi Buckner Young · NorthGroup Real Estate LLC
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About this home

12.45 ACRES | FIVE ADJOINING PARCELS | ONE INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY! Looking for land with room to dream big? Discover approximately 12.45 acres in the scenic foothills of Burke County, where five adjoining parcels offer space, privacy, and versatility to bring your vision to life! Located in the Windy Woods and Casey's Ranch area of Morganton, this property features a combination of wooded and open terrain, creating an inviting setting for those seeking a peaceful escape or an investment in Western North Carolina land. Imagine building your dream home tucked among the trees, creating a private family retreat, enjoying outdoor recreation, or exploring the potential for additional homesites. Whether you're looking to put down roots, create a weekend getaway, or invest in acreage for the future, this property offers plenty to consider! Enjoy the tranquility of a country setting while remaining convenient to downtown Morganton, I-40, shopping, dining, and outdoor adventures throughout the North Carolina foothills. The property was previously served by public water and a septic system; current availability, condition, and permitting status have not been verified. All five parcels are being sold together. Acreage is based on Burke County GIS records. Buyer/buyer agent to independently verify acreage, property boundaries, legal access, easements, restrictions, utilities, septic and water availability, building suitability, permitting requirements, and all intended uses during due diligence. An existing fire-damaged mobile home is uninhabitable and is being conveyed at no assigned value. Bring your imagination and discover the potential of this Burke County acreage!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4439587
Property type
Acreage
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Status
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On market date
November 1, 2026
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
W A Young Elementary
5.21 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
309
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Table Rock Middle
7.08 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
560
Student:teacher ratio
16.5:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
8.95 mi away · Grades 11-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
128
Student:teacher ratio
42.7:1
District
Burke County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Morganton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

16
Very car-dependent
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EPA National Walkability Index
3.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
13 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores2
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Morganton, from live MLS data.

On the market 0 days -- 234 fewer days than Morganton's current average of 234 days.
For reference, the median list price across 497 active listings in Morganton right now is $229,900.

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$37,000 down
$148,000 loan
Principal & interest$960
Property tax (est.)$154
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 1 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.