aerial - Morganton
aerial - Morganton
aerial - Morganton
aerial - Morganton
ingress-egress - Morganton
ingress-egress - Morganton
fall/winter view from the top of the ridgeline - great spot for building - Morganton
gold panning creek on property - Morganton
gold panning creek on property - Morganton
Sunset view from the ridgeline in the fall - Morganton
fall/winter view from the ridgeline - Morganton
fall/winter view from the ridgeline - Morganton
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$220,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Shiane Eubanks · EXP Realty LLC
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About this home

Discover 17.5 acres of unrestricted land in Morganton, offering a rare opportunity for a private mountain retreat, hunting property, investment tract, or future homesite in Western North Carolina. This versatile acreage features a flowing creek ideal for gold panning, rolling terrain, and breathtaking ridge-line and mountain views. With no HOA and no deed restrictions, this property is perfect for tiny homes, cabins, mobile homes, RV use, short-term rentals, or off-grid living. Abundant wildlife makes it an excellent option for hunting land or recreational use, and its proximity to a nearby wildlife management area adds even more appeal for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy the privacy and seclusion buyers are searching for, while still being within a convenient drive to downtown Morganton, Lake James, and Pisgah National Forest. Whether you’re looking for North Carolina mountain land, acreage with a creek, land for sale in Morganton NC, or unrestricted property with views, this tract checks all the boxes. Don’t miss this chance to own 17.5 acres of prime Western NC land with endless potential.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4377229
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
68
On market date
May 1, 2026
Stories
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Total bathrooms
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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
W A Young Elementary
7.76 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
Liberty Middle
8.84 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
483
Student:teacher ratio
16.1:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
9.2 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).

5
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
1.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 68 days -- 251 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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$44,000 down
$176,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,142
Property tax (est.)$183
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 9, 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.