60 acres with the least restrictive zoning in the county! Nice area away from the road already cleared for a home. 178 feet of road frontage. Serene mountain backdrop. Already has some hiking or 4-wheeler trails. The meandering creek across the back portion of the property allows for watering of livestock or dig out one of the little pooled up areas for your very own swimming hole! Image looking at the mountain view while curled up on the porch with your favorite beverage. Wildlife galore! In close proximity to South Mountain State Park. Central location between lakes for water sports. You can go hiking at Table Rock or walk across the mile-high swinging bridge at Grandfather Mountain, all within a short drive. Nearby access to the 469 miles of Blue Ridge Parkway which has 40+ overlook areas for views of breathtaking autumn colors! Easy access to I-40 which runs from NC all the way to California! The tourist areas of the mountains are within a short drive and offer all kinds of seasonal activities including water tubing, skiing and snow tubing with quaint shops for a memorable dining and shopping experience. Opportunities like this are rare in this area, making it a perfect canvas for both personal enjoyment and future investment. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Owning such a property doesn't get any better than this. Sellers related to Listing Agent.
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.
Restrictions Description: R-MU: Rural-Mixed Use is the least restrictive zoning in the county! Lots of possibilities. See zoning doc in attachments.
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: W.A. Young
Middle Or Junior High School: Table Rock
High School: Freedom
Location Information
Directions: From Morganton take I-40 West. Take Exit 100 (Jamestown Road). Turn left, go across bridge and approximately 0.75 miles, turn left on Conley Road. Approximately 4.5 miles, turn right on Bennett Road. Approximately 1 mile, property on right. No sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 640
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Burke County
APN: 12778
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
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Auction Information
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Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
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W A Young Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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Table Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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Estimated sale price
$520,000 – $629,000
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