1960 Rich Mountain Road, Morganton, NC 28655

Listing agent John Shipley License #265293 Show Phone

Listing office Shipley Co LLC i***@theshipleyco.com Winston-Salem, NC Show Phone

Listing date Jun 22, 2026

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Overview

This offering is a 21.5-acre rural land tract zoned R-MU, with 586 feet of direct frontage on Henry's Fork River. The property is described as unrestricted, with no deed restrictions, and it includes a new 3-bedroom septic permit. Vegetation is noted as a forest of mixed hardwoods and pines, with mountain views surrounding proposed building site(s) along the main ridge. The parcel is additionally described as bordering South Mountain State Park.

Access is provided via a gravel driveway along a shared easement. The property is positioned about 6 miles from I-40 and downtown Morganton, and approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Charlotte, NC, giving buyers options for both everyday reach and an out-of-town setting.

For owners and buyers looking for privacy and outdoor recreation, the combination of river frontage and adjacency to public land supports activities such as hiking, hunting, and fishing as mentioned in the remarks. The unrestricted status and option to subdivide can also be attractive for buyers planning a single riverfront home, a family retreat, or multiple cabins, subject to applicable requirements.

Map

City

Morganton

County

Burke

State

North Carolina

Longitude

-81.660461

Latitude

35.642585

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Waterfront Land - 21.5-acre tract with 586 feet of Henry's Fork River frontage and new septic permit for flexible future use.

Where is this waterfront 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 $209,000.

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.