
Land with Home for Sale in Morganton, North Carolina
5895 Old Hwy 70, Morganton, NC 28655
Beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath, custom built, energy efficient home on a little over 10 unrestricted acres, offering rustic charm, privacy, and plenty of usable land. The property features a well-kept 48x36 horse barn and open pasture, ideal for horses. Multiple water bibs located throughout the property. Farm equipment needed to maintain the property, including a tractor are available for sale or negotiation. The home is also equipped with a generator and switch gear in case of power failure. Perfectly situated just minutes away from Lake James, Lake James State Park, the Fonta Flora walking trail, Linville Gorge, and the Pisgah National Forest, this home provides exceptional access to some of the area's best outdoor recreation. Just minutes from I-40, it offers an ideal blend of seclusion, natural beauty, and convenience to Morganton and Marion.
Location
- Street address
- 5895 Old Hwy 70
- County
- Burke County
- Elevation
- 1,132 feet
Directions
From I-40, exit 94, Dysartsville/Lake James. Take Dysartsville Road north to Hwy 70. Turn left onto Hwy 70 east. Travel approximately 1 mile, turn left onto Old Hwy 70 Loop Rd. Bear left at and continue on gravel driveway to home.
Property details
- Acreage
- 10.07 acres
- Zoning
- R-3
- MLS #
- CMLS 4352481
- Posted
Parcels
- 1752-05-7092
Legal description
Metes and Bounds
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Views, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Carport, Driveway
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Structures
- Outbuilding, Storage
- Features
- Fence
Structure
- Style
- Rustic
- Stories
- 2
- Basement
- Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Materials
- Stone Veneer, Vinyl
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 1
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Features
- Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Glen Alpine | Elementary |
| Table Rock | Middle |
| Freedom | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | New listing | $980,000 | — | CMLS |














































