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Off market dec 2022 for $457K

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8747 Jacob Fork River Rd, Vale, NC 28168

About this home

This turn-key horse farm on 30+ acres is ready for your dream build. The home site is prepared with three-bedroom septic; underground utilities include electricity, high-speed internet 40/3+ Mbps & 2 wells, one for the main residence and one for the barn. For your horses/livestock, there is a 36x60 Morton-style barn with shed rows. Six approximately 12x12 stalls, one smaller stall being used for ponies/goats. Tack room, loft space, and storage areas. four separately fenced pastures with five strand electric totaling approximately 20 Acres. A large run-in shelter in the lower pasture. A sand arena approximately 80x120 in size for training and bridle path trails along the perimeter and woods along the river. Owner Financing is available. The listing agent has an ownership interest in the property.

RanchProperty Type

30.92 acresLot Size

Listed by Robert Clifford • EXP Realty LLC

Contact: RobertCliffordRealtor@gmail.com

Bought with Josh Ritchie • RE/MAX Legendary

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3895699

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Market trends in 28168, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.0%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$285K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

43d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$260,000
3 beds2 baths1,781 sq ft
1998 Seagletown Rd, Vale, NC 28168
COMING SOON
$425,000
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
1049 Alf Hoover Rd #7, Vale, NC 28168
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Sale history for 8747 Jacob Fork River Rd

Tax history for 8747 Jacob Fork River Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

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Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

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Lot size

19.43 Acres

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

2,238

Year built

2023

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Catawba County

APN

266802581024

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Last updated by owner on Nov 2, 2026.

R-40

Residential District

The R-40 districts have dimensional standards and use restrictions consistent with single-family residential development and less than three two-family (duplex) units on separate lots planned cumulatively.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational / school
Golf related

Jul 5, 2025 • Final

Environmental health - septic and well

Add a full bathroom to an existing barn. Install plumbing connections from the well to the bathroom and from the bathroom to the septic system.

Bathroom

Plumbing

Apr 18, 2024 • Final

Catawba county planning and zoning

Construct a new one-story single-family home with two bedrooms and an attached garage.

New construction

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Septic: 3

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Barn(s), Equestrian Facilities, Fence, Hay Shed, Livestock Run In, Stable, Underground Power Lines, Wired Internet Available

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Water Body Name: Jacobs Fork River

Property Information
Property Type: Farm
Property Sub Type: Lots/Acres/Farms
Out Buildings Y/N: 1
Additional Information: N/A

Land Information
Possible Use: Cattle, Farm, Horses, Pasture/Grazing, Residential

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Hilly, Long Range View, Mountain View, Pasture, Paved, Private, River Front
Lot Size Area: 30.92
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road, Paved Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Telephone On-Site

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Banoak
Middle Or Junior High School: Jacobs Fork
High School: Fred T. Foard

Location Information
Directions: NC 18 to Jacob Fork River Rd. Travel approximately 2 miles on Jacob Fork River Rd. Paved driveway on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,238
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 19.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 266802581024

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 2, 2026

Other

Home Information
Foundation Details: None
Structure Type: Farm

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Banoak Elementary

Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.9mi

8/10

Jacobs Fork Middle

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi

6/10

Fred T Foard High

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi

6/10

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° 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

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Home values near 8747 Jacob Fork River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8662 Jacob Fork River Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2042 Sq. Ft.	$352,323
8720 Jacob Fork River Road, Vale, NC 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 676 Sq. Ft.	$275,368
2436 Bayleigh Drive, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$270,749
6321 Old Shelby Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$796,663

Address	Redfin Estimate
8792 Jacob Fork River Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1821 Sq. Ft.	$498,153
2405 Bayleigh Drive, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1458 Sq. Ft.	$295,530
2422 Bayleigh Drive, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$242,614

Address	Redfin Estimate
8940 Jacob Fork River Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1792 Sq. Ft.	$634,940
2718 Britt Drive, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$245,410
6383 Old Shelby Road, Vale, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2267 Sq. Ft.	$992,543

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