$149,000

About this home

Can't Wait to Buy: Your Private Mountain Paradise Awaits – 5.44 Acres with 835 feet of River Frontage! Imagine waking up to breathtaking mountain views, stepping out onto level to moderately sloping land perfect for building and being surrounded by abundant wildlife—deer, bear, and turkey roaming freely. This stunning 5.44-acre property features roads throughout, multiple pre-plotted lots and numerous ideal building sites, giving you endless flexibility to create exactly the retreat you've always dreamed of. With 835 feet of pristine river frontage, the possibilities are endless: cast a line for trout, launch a kayak, or simply sit by the water and soak in the peaceful sounds of nature. The land offers a beautiful mix of level/rolling terrain—ideal for an artist's studio, a mini-homestead, or your own custom mountain home. You're just outside Spruce Pine city limits in a no zoning, no HOA area, so you can truly make it your own. This is a recreational dreamland: fishing, hiking, golf, mining, horseback riding, kayaking, 4-wheeling and hunting are all right at your doorstep. Nearby, the world-renowned Penland School of Crafts inspires creativity with its workshops and galleries, while the Bare Dark Sky Observatory offers incredible stargazing under some of the clearest skies in the East. The area pulses with mountain heritage—Spruce Pine, Newland, and Bakersville are all designated Mountain Heritage Trout Cities, meaning world-class trout fishing in these special waters (special 3-day licenses available locally or online). Float the scenic Nolichucky River with its family-friendly Class II rapids, excellent scenery, and thrilling drops toward the gorge—perfect for kayaking or rafting adventures. Explore the Mitchell County Agri-Tourism Trail, visiting local farms, orchards, nurseries, the historic mill, and more. Nearby Riverside Park in Spruce Pine provides easy river access, picnic areas, trails, playgrounds, and pavilions—great for family days. Additional put-ins like the Penland Road access put you right in the heart of beautiful river sections with Class II rapids, great fishing and stunning views. This property is peaceful, recreational and absolutely gorgeous—a rare blend of privacy, adventure and inspiration. Whether you're envisioning a creative escape, a family homestead or your own slice of mountain heaven, this land delivers. Create your own adventure—opportunities like this don't last long in the North Carolina mountains. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of this incredible lifestyle!

Property details

MLS #

CAR4364052

Property type

Acreage

Subdivision

N/A

Status

Active

Days on market

17

On market date

April 16, 2026

Stories

N/A

Garage spaces

N/A

Lot size

N/A

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)