
Land for Sale in Locust, North Carolina
12917 Austin Rd, Locust, NC 28097
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.
Location
- Street address
- 12917 Austin Rd
- County
- Stanly County
- Zip code
- 28097
- Elevation
- 654 feet
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.
Property details
- Acreage
- 118 acres
- Zoning
- NBHD
- MLS #
- CMLS 4416361
- Posted
Parcels
- 5586-03-33-5038
Legal description
BLDS OFF AUSTIN RD
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Features
- Pasture, Pond(s), Private, Wooded
Exterior
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Features
- Livestock Run in
Structure
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Needed
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Locust | Elementary |
| West Stanly | Middle |
| West Stanly | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | New listing | $2,950,000 | — | CMLS |





















