5+ Acres located on a private paved road less than 2 miles from Castle Bridge Boat Access. NO CITY TAXES. Property is located outside Rutherford College City Limits. Public water is available. Septic required. There is an old dwelling with no value and not livable on the property. Come build your dream home here.
Vacant landProperty Type
5.21 acresLot Size
$28,791Price/Acres
Listed by Benton Brinkley• Brinkley and Associates
Directions: From I-40 Exit 113 travel north on Malcolm Blvd 2.2 miles, turn right on Talmon 0.3 miles, turn right on Castle 0.1 mile; property on the right
Home design
Land parcel (Acreage)
Zoned R-20
Utilities
Public water available (tap fee required)
Septic system required
HOA & community
No HOA
Other
R-20 Rutherford College ETJ restrictions noted
Electricity and solar
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Just over 5 acre tract. Gently rolling, wooded site near Rutherford College. Site is less than 5 minutes from Wildlife access to Lake Rhodhiss. Growing Foothills area of Western NC. Less than 1 hour from Charlotte, Asheville and Boone. Older home on site is not livable and has no value and no disclosures. There is a spring and small creek on property. 30 foot R/W on Castle Rd-private, paved 1 lane- to site.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$343 (−0.8%)
$52,024
2024
$346
$52,024
2023
$346 (+14.3%)
$52,024
2022
$303
$37,844
2021
$303
$37,844
2020
$303
$37,844
2019
$303 (−10.9%)
$37,844
2018
$340
$42,412 + $64
$42,476
2017
$340 (+3.3%)
$42,412 + $64
$42,476
2016
$329 (+0.3%)
$42,412 + $64
$42,476
2014
$328
$42,412
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
5.21 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
648
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
648
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
33118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 24, 2025.
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 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Connelly Springs, NC • 28612
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1690 Castle Rd
$134,918
$15K under list price of $150K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $85K to $236K.