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Vacant landProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
$663,333Price/Acres
Listed by Jannell Peterson• J. Peterson Realty & Associate
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Last updated by owner on Jul 3, 2026.
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LAKE OVERLAY
Conservation District
The Conservation (CON) District allows low density residential development and associated uses in order to provide adequate protection for environmental areas and wildlife habitats, protect viable working farms, maintain the integrity or rural viewsheds, and limit the amount of potential property damage associated with existing natural hazards.; The Conservation District (CON) is primarily designed to prevent large numbers of housing units from impacting rural landscapes. Developers shall locate structures on appropriate portions of the landscape utilizing a maximum density calculation of one unit per three acres of total project area. Clustering of units is encouraged where feasible.
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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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Morganton, NC • 28655
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This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Morganton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for V/L N Powerhouse Rd
$929,458
$66K under list price of $995K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $240K to $1.6M.