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$520,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Dave Dribbon · GreyBeard Realty
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About this home

Discover the perfect canvas for your dream mountain retreat or investment project. This expansive, wooded property offers rare privacy and tranquility just minutes from the crystal-clear waters of Lake James. Ready-to-Build Canvas: Unlock the potential of this remarkable 52 acre tract of unimproved land, offering a rare combination of significant acreage and a prime location near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This property is an exceptional find for those seeking a private estate, a residential development project, or a long-term investment in one of North Carolina’s most sought-after recreational areas. At approximately 52.3 acres, this property offers unparalleled privacy and space for horses, agricultural pursuits, or a private trail network. Situated just minutes from the pristine waters of Lake James, you are perfectly positioned to enjoy world-class boating, fishing, mountain biking and hiking at Lake James State Park, Fonta Flora Trail, Linville Boat Ramp, Lake James Marina and many other close lake access areas. Since 0 Henderson Mill Rd is zoned for Mixed-Use, you aren't just buying a piece of land; you’re buying a "blank slate" for a live-work-play destination. This rare zoning near Lake James allows you to combine residential, commercial, and even light industrial uses on a single tract.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4369423
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
7
On market date
April 17, 2026
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Location

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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Oak Hill Elementary
2.56 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
330
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Table Rock Middle
4.24 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
6.95 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).

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Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
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Transit stops0
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Market position

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

On the market 7 days -- 312 fewer days than Morganton's current average of 319 days.
For reference, the median list price across 372 active listings in Morganton right now is $220,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$104,000 down
$416,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,698
Property tax (est.)$433
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated April 24, 2026.

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.