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$135,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Debra Trivette · RE/MAX A-Team
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About this home

5.32 Acres Near Lake James – Ready for Your New Home. Discover 5.32 private acres just minutes from Lake James. This unique property offers an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to build, place a manufactured home, or create a small farm. Nestled in the center of the acreage, the homesite is surrounded by mature trees, providing exceptional privacy. Existing improvements include a well, septic system, and power already on the property, potentially saving significant development costs. There is also a prepared pad suitable for a single-wide home. A stream runs along the back of the property, adding to its natural beauty. An existing garage/outbuilding provides convenient storage space. The seller is in the process of removing vehicles from the property. With a generous amount of cleared land surrounding the homesite and outbuilding, the property is well-suited for gardening, farming, or raising animals. Property is being sold As-Is. The previous home was destroyed by fire, and the seller does not intend to replace it. Don't miss this opportunity to own a private acreage with existing utilities in a desirable location near Lake James.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4394681
Property type
Acreage
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Status
Active
Days on market
10
On market date
June 18, 2026
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Oak Hill Elementary
2.81 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
2.29 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
7.29 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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$27,000 down
$108,000 loan
Principal & interest$700
Property tax (est.)$113
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 28, 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.