43.78 acres of rolling, scenic land just outside Morganton offering the kind of setting buyers are searching for but rarely find. This property unfolds with a natural rhythm… gentle rises, wooded pockets, and elevated homesites that open to long-range views of the Blue Ridge foothills.
Ideal for a residential development, estate-sized homesites, or a boutique rural community, the land offers both usability and beauty. The topography allows for thoughtful layout design, while the surrounding landscape creates a sense of privacy and retreat.
Positioned for growth yet tucked away from the noise, this is an opportunity for a builder or developer to create something with lasting appeal. Land like this is not just developed… it is shaped into a place people want to call home.
Active
Price cut: $41K (5/20)
$799,000
1981 Jamestown Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
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43.78Acres
Unimproved Land
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43.78 Acres Lot
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What's special
- 47 days |
- 84 |
- 5 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Horton jdhjulie@gmail.com,
EXP Realty LLC Mooresville
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4370581
Facts & features
Interior
Interior area
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 43.78 Acres
Details
- Additional parcels included: 1046343068
- Parcel number: 1043645444
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Needed
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Morganton
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $178,540
- Annual tax amount: $2,031
- Date on market: 4/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,182/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $799,000-4.9% |
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| 4/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $840,000-6.1% |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $895,000 |
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| 9/1/2025 | Price change | $895,000-5.8% |
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| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000+475.8% |
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| 1/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $165,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,031 -16.9% | $305,475 |
| 2022 | $2,444 | $305,475 |
| 2021 | $2,444 | $305,475 |
| 2020 | $2,444 +1834.5% | $305,475 |
| 2019 | $126 -88.4% | $305,475 +116.6% |
| 2018 | $1,093 +2% | $141,000 |
| 2017 | $1,072 | $141,000 |
| 2016 | $1,072 | $141,000 |
| 2015 | $1,072 | $141,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28655
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10W A Young ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Table Rock MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 5/10Freedom HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- North Carolina
- Burke County
- Morganton
- 28655
- 1981 Jamestown Rd





