Endless Possibilities Await on This Expansive 200+ Acre Unrestricted Tract! Situated along Youngs Creek Road with approximately 400 feet of road frontage, this remarkable property offers rolling mountain terrain, long-range views, and incredible potential. Whether you're a developer envisioning a large-scale project, an investor looking for long-term opportunity, or a buyer dreaming of a private mountain estate, this property offers the space and flexibility to bring your vision to life. Clear-cut approximately three years ago, the property provides a unique blank canvas with multiple potential building sites and expansive areas ready to be thoughtfully developed or transformed. A spring-fed creek winds through the property, adding to its natural mountain character and appeal. With 200+ unrestricted acres, the possibilities are wide open—from a private family compound or secluded homestead to multiple homesites or a larger development opportunity. Enjoy privacy, mountain scenery, abundant acreage, and the freedom to create something truly your own in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Rarely does this much unrestricted acreage with this level of potential come available—bring your vision and explore the possibilities!
Vacant landProperty Type
204.8 acresLot Size
$4,883Price/Acres
Listed by Wayne McLaughlin• Catawba Properties NC LLC
Suitable for agricultural use, cattle, farming, gardening, horses, timber/tree farm, private estate, residential development
Home design
Land property (Acreage)
Zoned R-MU (residential-mixed use)
Utilities
No public water available
No public sewer available
HOA & community
Not subject to an HOA
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Directions: From I-40 take the Enola Road exit. Continue past Liberty Middle School and turn left onto Old Colony Road. At the stop sign, turn right onto Old NC 18 and continue approximately 3.6 miles. Turn left onto Youngs Creek Road and continue approximately 1 mile. As the road curves to the right, look for a pull-off area on the left providing access directly into the property.
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This beautifully secluded mountain property with rolling hills has lots of possibilities. It is remote, being only 15 minutes from downtown Morganton, and you may want to use it as a private estate, a hobby farm, a family compound, a campsite, or even a hunting camp. Seller says Burke County zoning was very flexible when she spoke to them. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Public Records
May 6, 2011
Sold
$11,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$158 (−0.8%)
$23,945
2024
$159
$23,945
2023
$159 (+42.6%)
$23,945
2022
$112
$13,956
2021
$112
$13,956
2020
$112
$13,956
2019
$112
$13,956
2018
$112
$13,956
2017
$112
$13,956
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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2.38 Acres
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Vacant Land
County
Burke County
APN
46657
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Morganton, NC • 28655
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Sun exposure
19/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Youngs Creek Rd
$968,961
$31K under list price of $1.00M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $236K to $810K.