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Recreational Land for Sale in Spruce Pine, North Carolina

River Way, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

$249,000
20.6 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $1,808/mo

?? Can't Wait to Buy: Your Private Mountain Paradise Awaits - 20.57 Acres with 1,673 Feet of River Frontage! Imagine waking up to breathtaking mountain views, stepping out onto level to moderately sloping land perfect for building and being surrounded by abundant wildlife-deer, bear, and turkey roaming freely. This stunning 20.57-acre property features roads throughout, multiple pre-plotted lots and numerous ideal building sites, giving you endless flexibility to create exactly the retreat you've always dreamed of. With 1,673 feet of pristine river frontage, the possibilities are endless: cast a line for trout, launch a kayak, or simply sit by the water and soak in the peaceful sounds of nature. The land offers a beautiful mix of level/rolling terrain-ideal for an artist's studio, a mini-homestead, or your own custom mountain home. You're just outside Spruce Pine city limits in a no zoning, no HOA area, so you can truly make it your own. This is a recreational dreamland: fishing, hiking, golf, mining, horseback riding, kayaking, 4-wheeling and hunting are all right at your doorstep. Nearby, the world-renowned Penland School of Crafts inspires creativity with its workshops and galleries, while the Bare Dark Sky Observatory offers incredible stargazing under some of the clearest skies in the East. The area pulses with mountain heritage-Spruce Pine, Newland, and Bakersville are all designated Mountain Heritage Trout Cities, meaning world-class trout fishing in these special waters (special 3-day licenses available locally or online). Float the scenic Nolichucky River with its family-friendly Class II rapids, excellent scenery, and thrilling drops toward the gorge-perfect for kayaking or rafting adventures. Explore the Mitchell County Agri-Tourism Trail, visiting local farms, orchards, nurseries, the historic mill, and more. Nearby Riverside Park in Spruce Pine provides easy river access, picnic areas, trails, playgrounds, and pavilions-great for family days. Additional put-ins like the Penland Road access put you right in the heart of beautiful river sections with Class II rapids, great fishing and stunning views. This property is peaceful, recreational and absolutely gorgeous-a rare blend of privacy, adventure and inspiration. Whether you're envisioning a creative escape, a family homestead or your own slice of mountain heaven, this land delivers. Create your own adventure-opportunities like this don't last long in the North Carolina mountains. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of this incredible lifestyle!

Location

Street address
River Way
Elevation
2,557 feet
Coordinates
35.9154, -82.0646

Property details

Acreage
20.57 acres
MLS #
CMLS 4364052
Posted

Parcels

  • 0880-01-36-0808

Legal description

Details and features

Listing

Type
Land
Franchise
Independent

Lot

View
Water
Waterfront
Yes
Features
Flood Plain/ Bottom Land, Hilly, River Front, Rolling Slope, Views, Waterfront

Structure

Water
Well Needed
Sewer
Septic Needed

Nearby schools

NameType
Greenlee PrimaryElementary
MitchellHigh

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Apr 16, 2026New listing$249,000CMLS
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This 20.57-acre property is located at River Way in Spruce Pine, NC 28777. The property is available for sale for $249,000 with a price per acre of $12,105.

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