Prime opportunity with exceptional visibility and endless possibilities on 4.32 acres located on Carbon City Road (US Hwy 70). This versatile property offers a combination of Morganton HID zoning on the front portion and Morganton HID/R-2 zoning across the rear acreage, providing flexibility for a variety of potential uses.
The property features open land, an existing cement block garage, and a paved driveway, making it an excellent starting point for future development or redevelopment.
Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Morganton, Lake James, shopping, grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and Interstate 40, this property combines a highly accessible location with outstanding potential. Whether you're looking to invest, expand, or develop, this is a rare opportunity in one of Morganton's most convenient corridors.
Active
$168,000
1156 Carbon City Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
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4.32Acres
Unimproved Land
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4.32 Acres Lot
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What's special
Open land
- 71 days
- 108
- 2
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mark Causby markcausbyrealty@gmail.com,
Coldwell Banker Newton RE
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4406532
Facts & features
Interior
Interior area
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 4.32 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Rolling Slope, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 37212
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
HOA
- HOA name: None
Location
- Region: Morganton
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $22,610
- Annual tax amount: $208
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 71 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $168,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208 +1.5% | $19,933 |
| 2024 | $205 +2.5% | $19,933 |
| 2023 | $200 +13.4% | $19,933 +47.3% |
| 2022 | $176 +3.5% | $13,534 |
| 2021 | $170 +2.4% | $13,534 |
| 2020 | $166 -77.6% | $13,534 |
| 2019 | $742 +29.1% | $13,534 -81.3% |
| 2018 | $574 +3.2% | $72,298 |
| 2017 | $557 | $72,298 |
| 2016 | $557 +0.5% | $72,298 |
| 2015 | $554 | $72,298 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28655
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Glen Alpine
- Middle: Table Rock
- High: Freedom
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






