1960 Rich Mountain Rd

Morganton, NC 28655

$248,000
Price
936,540 / 21.5
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

21.5 acres on the Henry’s Fork River, offering a combination of privacy, recreation, and flexibility. With 586 feet of direct river frontage and a boundary adjoining South Mountain State Park, 42,596 acres of public land (including SM Game Lands) this property provides access to hiking, hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure. The tract comes with a new 3-bedroom septic permit and is unrestricted—no deed restrictions and the option to further subdivide if desired. Access is provided by a gravel driveway...21.5 acres on the Henry’s Fork River, offering a combination of privacy, recreation, and flexibility. With 586 feet of direct river frontage and a boundary adjoining South Mountain State Park, 42,596 acres of public land (including SM Game Lands) this property provides access to hiking, hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure. The tract comes with a new 3-bedroom septic permit and is unrestricted—no deed restrictions and the option to further subdivide if desired. Access is provided by a gravel driveway along a shared easement. Mountain views and a forest of mixed hardwoods and pines, averaging 30 to 75 years in age surrounds future building site(s) along main ridge. Whether you’re envisioning a riverfront home, a family retreat, or multiple cabins, this property contains many options - rare to find in today's market. Located just 6 miles from I-40 and downtown Morganton, and about 1 hour 20 minutes from Charlotte, NC Visit Listing Agent's website for more details and access video tour
  1. Listed by John Shipley • Shipley Co LLC

Property Details for 1960 Rich Mountain Road

Zoning
R-MU
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 03:02 PM

Property Details for 1960 Rich Mountain Road

StatusPrice Change
MLS #1200006
Days on Market63
Taxes$542 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Unimproved Land
Year Built-
Lot Size21.50 AC
CountyBurke County

Location

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Building Information for 1960 Rich Mountain Road

Lot Size21.50 AC

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$1,271 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,225

Property Taxes

$45

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1960 Rich Mountain Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • County Or Parish: Burke
  • City: Morganton
  • Directions: From Watershed Rd take Bob Knob Rd 0.1 m turn rt on Vernon Cook Rd, cont 0.5 m to start of property. Use interactive map from your smartphone to navigate property with the free Land ID app available at listing agent's website
  • Latitude: 35.642585
  • Longitude: -81.660461
  • Postal Code: 28655
  • City Limits: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Winston-Salem
  • Tax Rate: .66%
  • Tax Annual Amount: $541.95
  • Tax Assessed Value: $82,113.00
  • Tax Legal Description: #5 as shown on Survey recorded in Plat Bk 61@Pg26
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Parcel Number: 2619091170
  • Association: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Timber, Mountain, Natural Land, See Remarks, Rural, Secluded, Views, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 21.5
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • Road Frontage Type: 2-Lane, Private Road, See Remarks
  • Lot Number: 5
  • Wooded Area: 914760.0
  • Possible Use: Fishery, Hunting, Recreational, See Remarks, Single Family, Timber
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial, Plat, Septic Tank Permit, Survey, Topo Map
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Property Type: Land
  • Deed Book: 2773
  • Deed Page: 285
  • PlatBook: 61
  • PlatPage: 26
  • Documents Count: 8
Rental
Rental Information
  • Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Property History for 1960 Rich Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2025

Price Change

TRIAD #1200006

$248,000—
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1200006

$249,000—
Dec 31, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #261295797

$105,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2025

Price Change

TRIAD #1200006

$248,000
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1200006

$249,000
12/31/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #261295797

$105,000

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Public Records for 1960 Rich Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$82,113Additions-Total$82,113
Tax Record2025$542 ($45 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size936,540 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandZoningRURAL MIXED UCountyBURKEAPN56899

Schools near 1960 Rich Mountain Road

This home is within Burke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mull Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Liberty Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Robert L Patton High School
Public - 9 to 12
North Liberty
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mull Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Liberty Middle
Public6 to 8

Robert L Patton High School
Public9 to 12

North Liberty
PublicPK to 12

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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More information about 1960 Rich Mountain Road, Morganton, NC 28655

1960 Rich Mountain Road is a 21.5 ac of land for sale in Morganton, NC 28655. This property was listed for sale on October 23, 2025 by Shipley Co LLC, it's currently listed at $248,000. It has been on the market for a total of 63 days and was last sold on December 31, 2008. This listing's school district is Burke County School District. Nearby schools include Mull Elementary, Liberty Middle and Robert L Patton High School. 1960 Rich Mountain Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 21.5 ac of land on a 936,540 sq. ft. / 21.5 acres lot.

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