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
Lot/land
Price cut: $10K (6/22)
$209,000
1960 Rich Mountain Rd Lot 5, Morganton, NC 28655
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21.5Acres
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21.5 Acres Lot
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What's special
- 254 days |
- 3,630 |
- 350 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Shipley 336-497-0749,
Shipley Co LLC
Source: Triad MLS,MLS#: 1200006
Originating MLS: Winston-Salem
Facts & features
Interior
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Creek, River Access, River Front, Stream, River
Lot
- Size: 21.5 Acres
- Features: Timber, Mountain, Natural Land, See Remarks, Rural, Secluded, Views, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 2619091170
- Zoning: R-MU
- Special conditions: Owner Sale
- Wooded area: 914760
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Morganton
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $82,113
- Annual tax amount: $541
- Date on market: 10/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 254 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $209,000-4.6% |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $219,000-6.8% |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $235,000-1.7% |
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| 3/11/2026 | Price change | $239,000-3.2% |
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| 2/4/2026 | Price change | $247,000-0.4% |
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| 12/3/2025 | Price change | $248,000-0.4% |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,000 |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28655
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mull ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.3 mi
- 5/10Liberty MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 8/10Robert L Patton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
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- North Carolina
- Burke County
- Morganton
- 28655
- 1960 Rich Mountain Rd Lot 5






