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$450,000

00 226 Highway S
Union Mills, NC 28167
Listed by Chip Camp · Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC
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About this home

Rare opportunity to own 47.82± acres in McDowell County offering an exceptional combination of recreation, infrastructure, privacy, and future homesite potential. The property directly borders South Mountains Game Lands, providing access to thousands of acres of additional public land and creating an outstanding setting for the serious hunter or outdoor enthusiast. A well-built gravel driveway extends approximately one-half mile through the property and features proper grading and drainage work, providing excellent access deep into the acreage. Underground power has already been installed and is positioned to serve multiple potential homesites, giving a future owner a significant head start on development. The land features beautiful mature timber, a creek, varied terrain, and excellent wildlife habitat throughout. Whether you're looking for a premier hunting property, private mountain retreat, recreational getaway, or acreage to establish multiple homesites, this tract offers tremendous versatility. A camper currently located on the property will remain with the sale, providing an immediate base camp for hunting weekends and time spent on the land. With substantial improvements already completed, direct frontage along South Mountains Game Lands, and nearly 48 acres to call your own, this is a unique opportunity to secure a highly improved recreational property in the foothills of Western North Carolina.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4414788
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
August 20, 2026
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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.

Elementary
Glenwood Elementary School
5.5 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
443
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
McDowell County Schools
Middle
East McDowell Middle School
7.16 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
531
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
McDowell County Schools
High
McDowell Early College
4.51 mi away · Grades 9-13
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
254
Student:teacher ratio
23.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Union Mills'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).

8
Very car-dependent
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EPA National Walkability Index
2.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
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Schools0
Transit stops0
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Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 172 fewer days than Union Mills's current average of 173 days.
For reference, the median list price across 75 active listings in Union Mills right now is $135,000.

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$360,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,335
Property tax (est.)$375
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 21, 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.