Lot #1 with 10.5 unrestricted acres located in the foothills just outside Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. No HOA and No Deed restrictions. The property is entirely open hay field with mountain views and paved public road frontage in a convenient location near Interstate 40 and area recreation. Public water is available, power is available, and soils are suitable for septic. Low county 0.66% property taxes. Additional lots available. The property is close to South Mountains State Park and Game Lands, which offers 20,949 acres of public recreation land. From this location, you are about 15 minutes from Morganton, 13 minutes from Lake James, and roughly 45 minutes from Asheville. Visit Listing agent's website to access interactive map, attachments, and video tour.
Vacant landProperty Type
10.51 acresLot Size
$15,224Price/Acres
Listed by John Shipley• Shipley Co LLC
Contact: info@theshipleyco.com
Bought with Fabiola Cunningham• Asheworth Group WNC Real Estate LLC
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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portion of 9340
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R-MU
Rural Mixed-Use District
The Rural Mixed-Use District (R-MU) district is intended to allow residential and non-residential development to occur with fewer restrictions in less urbanized areas of the county. The intended result is less conflict between adjacent property owners while maintaining the rural appearance of the area.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Exterior
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Acreage
Zoning Specification: R-MU
Land Information
Acres Cleared: 10
Possible Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Farm, Horses, Orchard, Pasture/Grazing, Private Estate, Recreational, Residential, Tree Farm/Timber, Other - See Remarks
Lot Information
Lot Features: Pasture, Rolling Slope, Views, Other - See Remarks
Lot Size Area: 10.51
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Needed
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
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Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Dysartsville Road, take Morrison Road 0.5 miles and lot #1 will begin on right in 0.5 miles. Nearby address is 5249 Morrison Road Morganton, NC 28655. Use the free interactive map available on Listing Agent to locate and navigate each lot.
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Style: Vacant Land
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County: Burke County
APN: portion of 9340
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Around this home
Schools
W A Young Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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Table Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.6mi
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Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.7mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being 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
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$145,000 – $176,000
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