# 1960 Rich Mountain Road, Morganton, NC 28655

> **TL;DR:** land, $239,000. Est. $1,036/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $239,000 |
| Lot Size | 936,540 sqft (21.50 acres) |
| Property Type | Land (Unimproved Land) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,036 |
| **Total** | **$1,036** |

## Property Highlights

- 21.50 acre lot

## Description

### Agent 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

## Location

- **Address:** 1960 Rich Mountain Road, Morganton, NC 28655
- **County:** Burke
- **Coordinates:** 35.642585, -81.660461
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=35.642585,-81.660461

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** John Shipley
- **Brokerage:** Shipley Co LLC
- **Phone:** 3364970749
- **Email:** john@theshipleyco.com

## Primary Photo

![1960 Rich Mountain Road - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/3822380c07f1bbfb4934644c864dde83l-f4119819379r.jpg)

*41 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/1960-rich-mountain-road-morganton-nc-28655-1200006)*

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**MLS#:** 1200006 | **Updated:** 2026-04-24
**Source:** listhub

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