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$159,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Laura Ervin Mulwee · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
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About this home

Beautiful and private 4-acre wooded tract near Lake James in the foothills of Western North Carolina. This residentially zoned (R-1) property in Burke County offers a peaceful setting with a cleared area that would make an ideal homesite surrounded by nature. Accessed from Highway 126 by a 24-foot deeded right-of-way, the property provides both convenience and seclusion. Well and septic will be needed. Scenic overlay and small corner is located in Conservation district. A wonderful opportunity to build your mountain getaway or full-time residence near Lake James recreation, hiking, and outdoor activities.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4383350
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
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Status
Active
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Oak Hill Elementary
5.81 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
5.76 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
10.75 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

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$31,800 down
$127,200 loan
Principal & interest$825
Property tax (est.)$133
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 19, 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.