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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$2,950,000
12917 Austin Rd, Locust, NC 28097
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118Acres
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118 Acres Lot
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What's special
Wide-open pasturesGently rolling terrainFour scenic pondsExpansive open pastureLush well-maintained grassland
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alex Harrison alex@thelandcowboys.com,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Properties,
John Rissanen,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Properties
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4416361
Facts & features
Interior
Interior area
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Livestock Run In
- Fencing: Fenced,Full
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 118 Acres
- Features: Pasture, Pond(s), Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional parcels included: 5586-03-33-17157
- Parcel number: 558603335038
- Zoning: NBHD
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Needed
- Water: County Water, Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Locust
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $675,985
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000 |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28097
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Locust
- Middle: West Stanly
- High: West Stanly
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.





