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$2,250,000

000 Old Shelby Road
Vale, NC 28168
Listed by Chris Weaver · Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC
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About this home

Discover one of the most unique and breathtaking properties in the foothills—this 227 acre legacy farm along the Jacobs Fork River features over 3,500 feet of pristine river frontage, rich agricultural history, and truly unmatched views in every direction. With ±90 acres of tillable ground, the farm offers rare productive soils ideal for crops, pasture, or future food plots. Gentle topography and a well-maintained trail system make the entire property accessible for hunting, ATV riding, horseback use, or simply exploring. Multiple vantage points provide panoramic views of Table Rock, the South Mountains, and Pine Mountain, creating incredible opportunities for estate-style homesites or cabin development. Several small streams and natural springs feed the property, adding to its beauty, water resources, and wildlife appeal. This farm carries a long, proven history of cultivation, making it perfect for agricultural buyers, homesteaders, recreational landowners, or anyone seeking a premier investment tract in a high-growth area. Electricity, High Speed Internet, Cable, and Phone all at the road. Conveniently located: 25 minutes to Hickory 27 minutes to Morganton 25 minutes to I-40 Large riverfront farms with this level of productivity, scenery, and accessibility are almost impossible to find. Don’t miss an opportunity to own one of the most picturesque properties in Catawba County.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4324978
Property type
Farm
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
December 1, 2025
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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
Banoak Elementary
4.36 mi away · Grades 0-6
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
284
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Catawba County Schools
Middle
Jacobs Fork Middle
5.47 mi away · Grades 7-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
493
Student:teacher ratio
17.6:1
District
Catawba County Schools
High
Challenger Early College High
11.07 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
344
Student:teacher ratio
26.5:1
District
Catawba County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Vale'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).

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EPA National Walkability Index
3.3 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
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Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 86 fewer days than Vale's current average of 87 days.
For reference, the median list price across 63 active listings in Vale right now is $245,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$450,000 down
$1,800,000 loan
Principal & interest$11,675
Property tax (est.)$1,875
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated December 2, 2025.

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.