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5,140,080 Lot Size118 Acres
12917 Austin Rd, Locust, NC 28097
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118 acresLot Size

Description

Escape to 118 sprawling acres at 12917 Austin Rd in Locust, NC, where wide-open pastures meet peaceful country living. Currently home to grazing horses and cattle, this property features lush, well-maintained grassland ideal for continued farming or ranching. Four scenic ponds are scattered throughout, offering fishing, wildlife viewing, and picturesque natural focal points. With its size, layout, and water resources, this land is perfectly suited to a variety of uses: build your dream farm or homestead,...Escape to 118 sprawling acres at 12917 Austin Rd in Locust, NC, where wide-open pastures meet peaceful country living. Currently home to grazing horses and cattle, this property features lush, well-maintained grassland ideal for continued farming or ranching. Four scenic ponds are scattered throughout, offering fishing, wildlife viewing, and picturesque natural focal points. With its size, layout, and water resources, this land is perfectly suited to a variety of uses: build your dream farm or homestead, create a multi-generational family compound, run cattle or horses at scale, or enjoy a private hunting retreat abundant with deer and other wildlife. Gently rolling terrain and expansive open pasture offer flexibility for barns, outbuildings, additional home sites, and more. Opportunities like this, significant acreage, multiple ponds, and agricultural infrastructure already in place, don't come along often. Whether you envision a working farm, a legacy family property, or a recreational escape, 12917 Austin Rd delivers space, privacy, and possibility in every direction.
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  • Listed by: • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Properties alex@thelandcowboys.com
  • Listed by: • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Properties
Last updated: 08/19/2026 03:53 PM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4416361

Amenities

  • Pond Front

Location

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Property Information for 12917 Austin Road

Property Details
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 118.00 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -80.39611725
  • Latitude: 35.28814654
  • Directions: From 485- Follow NC-27 for approximately 14 miles, turn left on Coley Store Rd for 1.7 miles, turn right on Bethel Church Rd for 0.3 miles, turn left on Austin Rd for 0.3 miles, driveway on left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $675,985.00
  • Parcel Number: 5586-03-33-5038
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Stanly
  • High School: West Stanly
  • Elementary School: Locust
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Building Minimum: 0
  • Lot Features: Pasture, Pond(s), Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Possible Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Commercial, Dairy, Development, Farm, Horses, Industrial, Multi-Family, Orchard, Pasture/Grazing, Poultry, Private Estate, Recreational, Residential
  • Property Type: Land
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Photos Count: 26
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Additional Parcels Description: 5586-03-33-17157
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: N/A
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Needed
  • Water Source: County Water, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Livestock Run In
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Interior Features
  • Habitable Residence YN: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 12917 Austin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4416361

$2,950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4416361

$2,950,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 12917 Austin Road

This home is within Stanly County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Locust Elementary School
PublicK to 5

West Stanly Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Stanly High School
Public9 to 12

Oakboro Choice STEM School
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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12917 Austin Road is a 118 ac of land for sale in Locust, NC 28097. This property was listed for sale on August 19, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Properties, it's currently listed at $2,950,000. This listing's school district is Stanly County School District. Nearby schools include Locust Elementary School, West Stanly Middle School and West Stanly High School. 12917 Austin Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath 118 ac of land on a 5,140,080 sq. ft. / 118 acres lot.

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