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Property Description
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
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1960 Rich Mountain Rd
General
- Price: $239,000
- Taxes: $541
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: Triad_MLS
- MLS ID: 1200006
- Updated: 3/11/2026
- Added to Site: 163 day(s) ago
Location
- County: Burke
- Driving Directions: From Watershed Rd take Bob Knob Rd 0.1 m turn rt on Vernon Cook Rd, cont 0.5 m to start of property. Use interactive map from your smartphone to navigate property with the free Land ID app available at listing agent's website
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 21.5
- Frontage: 2-Lane, Private Road, See Remarks
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
- Lot Features: Timber, Mountain, Natural Land, See Remarks, Rural, Secluded, Views, Wooded
- Best Use: Fishery, Hunting, Recreational, See Remarks, Single Fa
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Acre: $11,116.2791
- Tax Amount: $541.95
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Owner Sale
- Documents Avail.: Aerial, Plat, Septic Tank Permit, Survey, Topo Map
- Lot Number: 5
Listed by Shipley Co LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 1960 Rich Mountain Rd
School District:Burke County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mull Elementary 1140 Old North Carolina 18 Road, Morganton, NC 28655 | PK-5 | 4.3 mi |
Liberty Middle 529 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655 | 6-8 | 4.7 mi |
Robert L Patton High School 701 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655 | 9-12 | 4.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1960 Rich Mountain Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/11/2026
Price Reduced
$239,000
-3.24%
MLS
2/04/2026
Price Reduced
$247,000
-0.4%
MLS
12/03/2025
Price Reduced
$248,000
-0.4%
MLS
10/23/2025
Listed
$249,000
91.54%
MLS
10/04/2024
Sold
$130,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1960 Rich Mountain Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$542
-1%
$82,113
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2023
$546
48%
$82,113
78%
2022
$368
—
$46,003
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2021
$368
—
$46,003
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2020
$368
—
$46,003
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2019
$368
—
$46,003
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2018
$368
—
$46,013
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2017
$368
2%
$46,013
—
2016
$361
—
$46,013
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2015
$361
—
$46,013
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2014
$361
—
$46,013
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2013
$361
—
$46,013
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1960 Rich Mountain Road, Morganton, NC 28655 (MLS# 1200006) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 21.5 acres. 1960 Rich Mountain Road is currently listed for $239,000 and was received on October 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 1960 Rich Mountain Road? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Morganton? You can browse all Morganton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

