Looking for an acreage tract in the Linville Gorge area? This 4.83 acre parcel fronts on state maintained Gingercake Road and starts with a nice level building site at approximately 3500FT elevation then slopes up to 3700FT+. Hardwoods, beautiful native rhododendron and mountain laurel. Located on the oustskirts of the Gingercake Acres neighborhood with no HOA dues. Well and septic needed. Electricity provided by Mountain Electric Co-op.
Vacant landProperty Type
4.83 acresLot Size
$66,290Price/Acres
Listed by Bobbie McCombs• McCombs & Hoke Real Estate
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.83 Acres
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
1,200
Year built
2023
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
22805
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 24, 2025.
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
Exterior
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Lots/Acres/Farms
Out Buildings Y/N: 0
Land Information
Acres Wooded: 4.83
Possible Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 4.83
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 205 x 1106 x 200 x 1040
Elevation: 3500
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: RMU
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well Needed
Sewer: Septic Needed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Crossnore
Middle Or Junior High School: Avery County
High School: Avery County
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Morganton, take North Green Street/NC 181 North through Pisgah Forest. After mile marker 23, turn left on Gingercake Road. Lot will be on Left. See sign.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Burke County
APN: 22805
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 24, 2025
Other
Home Information
Structure Type: Acreage
Around this home
Schools
Crossnore Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.7mi
8/10
Avery Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.3mi
2/10
Avery County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
3 days above 92° expected this year, 8 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$305,000 – $369,000
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