For sale

$14,500,000

Est. $75,703/mo —

Land

•

45.43

acres (lot)

3849 Rural Retreat Rd, Burlington, NC 27215

About this home

Available for the first time. This amazing infill parcel of land is now being listed for sale. All infrastructure is onsite or next door. City of Burlington is actually at this time in process of redoing their comprehensive future land use plan. Currently marked at Medium Density Residential discussions have been had about Mixed Use Commercial. All to be verified by buyers. Water and Sewer maps included in Virtual brochure. This is a very sought after parcel and will most likely not last very long considering it's proximity to all the shopping and the interstate for quick commutes. Current use is agriculture/farm with the majority of the land in grassland. Home is at no value.

Vacant landProperty Type

45.43 acresLot Size

$319,172Price/Acres

Listed by Larry Story ALC Story • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Greensboro

Listed by Tiffany Weil • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Falls of Neuse

Listing updated: Aug 11, 2026 at 12:34pm

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:TMLS #10035264

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$75,703 per month

Principal and interest$72,369

Property taxes

$193

HOA dues

Home insurance

$3,142

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Highland Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

4/10

Turrentine Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

2/10

Walter M Williams High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

4/10

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About West

Burlington

West Burlington, located between Downtown Burlington and Alamance Crossing, is a residential and commercial Burlington neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and a retail corridor feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along W Webb Ave near S Church St, where storefront signage, service shops, and steady traffic set the daily rhythm. Housing ranges from brick ranches to modest split-levels, with mature trees and deep setbacks shaping the blocks. City Park and the Burlington Greenway add a leafy counterpoint for walks and casual outdoor time. Community pillars include the Paramount Theater, Burlington Beer Works, and the Alamance County Historical Museum, tying local arts, craft culture, and history to the west side.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Agricultural current use
Raw land with areas to be developed (see remarks)
Partially wooded with grassed areas

Sale and tax history for 3849 Rural Retreat Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #10035264

Aug 11, 2026

Relisted

—

Jan 22, 2026

Pending

—

Dec 10, 2025

Relisted

—

Aug 19, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 12, 2024

Listed

$14,500,000

Triad MLS #1145829

Jul 1, 2026

Relisted

—

Jun 27, 2026

Pending

—

Jan 22, 2026

Contingent

—

Jul 30, 2025

Relisted

—

Aug 19, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 13, 2024

Listed

$14,500,000

Now Available this amazing infill parcel of land is now being listed for sale. All infrastructure is onsite or next door. City of Burlington is actually at this time in process of redoing their comprehensive future land use plan. Currently marked at Medium Density Residential discussions have been had about Mixed Use Commercial. All to be verified by buyers. Water and Sewer maps included in Virtual brochure. This is a very sought after parcel and will most likely not last very long considering it's proximity to all the shopping and the interstate for quick commutes. Current use is agriculture/farm with the majority of the land in grassland. Home is at no value. Now available New Survey, Environmental Phase I report, Wetlands Delineation Report.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

45.43 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

3,008

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

3,008

Year built

1982

Style

Ranch

County

Alamance County

APN

106864

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.

MDR

Medium Density Residential District

The Medium Density Residential (MDR) district is established to accommodate moderate density residential development and complimentary uses in suburban-to-urban settings throughout the City’s jurisdiction. Use of the conservation subdivision configuration is optional for residential subdivisions of five lots or more. The district accommodates utilities as well as various neighborhoodsupporting institutional uses such as parks, schools, and public safety facilities. District regulations discourage uses that interfere with the development of residential neighborhoods or that are detrimental to the residential nature of the district. Conservation subdivisions, pocket neighborhoods, or bungalow courts are allowed as optional forms of development.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Public service
Police station
Golf related
Communications tower
Park & open space

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Burlington, NC • 27215

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Sun exposure

97/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 3849 Rural Retreat Rd

$11,357,805

$3.1M under list price of $14.5M

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