$549,000
About this home
This exceptional 31± acre tract offers a hard-to-find combination of scenic beauty, usable land, and recreational opportunities. Accessed from Tallent Road via a well maintained entrance road, the property welcomes you with a mix of open fields, timber, water, and long-range mountain views. A potential homesite overlooks the pond and enjoys impressive mountain views, including Dobson Knob, Mount Mitchell, Bald Knob, and South Mountains. This site has been confirmed for a septic drain field and well but no permit obtained by the seller. This is a great starting point for a future home or mountain retreat. The land includes several open and tillable fields, with approximately 5 acres enclosed by solar-powered fencing and three access gates. Near the homesite, a stocked pond measuring 15+- feet deep creates both a beautiful setting and a place to enjoy fishing. A nearby block storage building offers convenient space for equipment and supplies. The property also features an established orchard with pear, apple, plum, and fig trees. A bridged creek provides easy access to another open field, while an extensive trail system winds throughout the property, making it ideal for horseback riding, ATVs, hiking, or simply exploring your own land. A healthy mix of pine and hardwood timber provides wildlife habitat and natural character across the tract. Whether you're looking for a homesite, mini-farm, recreational property, or a place to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends, this property offers plenty of possibilities. Conveniently located near Lake James, Lake Rhodhiss, Morganton, and I-40, you'll enjoy the privacy of a rural setting while remaining close to area amenities and outdoor recreation.
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4390925
- Property type
- Acreage
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 12
- On market date
- June 10, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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).
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Burke County Schools
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
- District
- Burke County Schools
- 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Morganton, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 22, 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.