Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Morganton, North Carolina
1960 Rich Mountain Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
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
Location
- Street address
- 1960 Rich Mountain Rd
- County
- Burke County
- Zip code
- 28655
- Elevation
- 1,428 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 21.5 acres
- Zoning
- R-MU
- MLS #
- TRIAD 1200006
- Posted
Parcels
- 2619091170
Legal description
#5 as shown on Survey recorded in Plat Bk 61@Pg26
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Features
- Mountain, Natural Land, Rural, Secluded, Timber, Views, Wooded
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Price drop | $219,000 | $16,000 -6.8% | TRIAD |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Price drop | $235,000 | $4,000 -1.7% | TRIAD |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Relisted | $239,000 | — | TRIAD |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Listing removed | $239,000 | — | Listing agent |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Price drop | $239,000 | $8,000 -3.2% | TRIAD |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Relisted | $247,000 | — | TRIAD |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Listing removed | $247,000 | — | Listing agent |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Relisted | $247,000 | — | TRIAD |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Listing removed | $247,000 | — | Listing agent |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Price drop | $247,000 | $1,000 -0.4% | TRIAD |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Relisted | $248,000 | — | TRIAD |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Listing removed | $248,000 | — | Listing agent |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Relisted | $248,000 | — | TRIAD |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Listing removed | $248,000 | — | Listing agent |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Price drop | $248,000 | $1,000 -0.4% | TRIAD |