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    1960 Rich Mountain Road, Morganton, NC 28655

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    $219,000

    LAND - Morganton, NC

    Lot size:
    21.50 Acres
    Added:
    May 21, 2026
    Days on Market:
    16
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 5 at 5:06 am

    Property Features for 1960 Rich Mountain Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    R-MU
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    21.50 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Description
    #5 as shown on Survey recorded in Plat Bk 61@Pg26

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    John Shipley
    John Shipley

    Listing agent John Shipley License #265293

    Listing office Shipley Co LLC Winston-Salem, NC

    Listing date May 21, 2026

    MLS# 1200006 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • 586 feet of direct river frontage on the Henry's Fork River.
    • Adjoins South Mountain State Park with access to 42,596 acres of public land.
    • New 3‑bedroom septic permit in place.
    • Unrestricted property with option to subdivide.
    • Mountain views and a forest of mixed hardwoods and pines.
    • Conveniently located 6 miles from I‑40 and downtown Morganton.

    Overview

    This 21.5-acre property on the Henry's Fork River offers privacy, recreation, and flexibility. It features 586 feet of direct river frontage and adjoins South Mountain State Park, which includes 42,596 acres of public land and SM Game Lands, providing access to hiking, hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventures. The tract has a new 3-bedroom septic permit and is unrestricted, with no deed restrictions and the option to further subdivide. Access is provided by a gravel driveway along a shared easement. The property features mountain views and a forest of mixed hardwoods and pines, averaging 30 to 75 years in age, surrounding future building sites along the main ridge. This property is suitable for a riverfront home, a family retreat, or multiple cabins. It is located 6 miles from I-40 and downtown Morganton, and approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Charlotte, NC.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Recreation land

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    City
    Morganton
    County
    Burke
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -81.660461
    Latitude
    35.642585

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 21.5 acres with river frontage and park access.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 1960 Rich Mountain Road Morganton, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $219,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: **586 feet of direct river frontage on the Henry's Fork River.**; Adjoins South Mountain State Park with access to 42,596 acres of public land.; New 3‑bedroom septic permit in place.
    (336) 497-0749
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    John Shipley
    John Shipley
    Real Estate License ID: 265293
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    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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