Residential Land for Sale in Quaker Meadows Township, North Carolina

This 1.79-acre wooded property in Burke County, North Carolina offers buildable residential land with a gravel driveway already installed, city water on the street, confirmed septic suitability, and paved road access just outside Morganton.

Flexible financing options available!

The property sits at 215 Charles Avenue with a freshly installed 50-foot by 15-foot gravel driveway running from the paved road straight into the property, removing one of the first and most practical steps in developing a wooded lot. The heavily wooded terrain provides naturally private surroundings with meaningful tree cover, carrying moderate slope toward the north and east with more level areas presenting the best opportunity for future homesite placement.

A completed preliminary soil evaluation confirms all five test borings are suitable for a residential subsurface septic system. Final permitting and system layout through the local health department remain ahead. Documentation is available upon request. MID zoning within the Morganton ETJ permits single-family residential use and opens the door to two-family and multifamily residential possibilities subject to county approval. Construction must be stick-built with 1,250 square foot minimum build size. Mobile homes, tiny homes, camping, and RV residency are not permitted. Short-term rentals are allowed. No HOA or POA governs the property.

City water is available directly on Charles Avenue through standard tap and meter installation via the City of Morganton. Buyer to verify all relevant due diligence. Electric service is available through Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation, and natural gas is available in the area through Piedmont Natural Gas. Finding a driveway in place, three utilities within reach, and confirmed septic suitability on a wooded lot near Morganton is uncommon at this price point. Annual property taxes run $376.64. The property sits outside FEMA flood zones.

Located approximately 6 minutes from downtown Morganton, 10 minutes from Catawba River Greenway, 35 minutes from Hickory, and 55 minutes from Asheville for city access without Asheville prices.

Contact us today to learn about private financing options at 20-25% down and discover how this driveway-ready Morganton property offers Burke County living with city water, confirmed septic suitability, and a real head start most comparable properties can't match!