Burke Homes with Rolling Slope Lot Features

Burke County, located in the state of North Carolina, is a picturesque area known for its natural beauty and charming communities. Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this county offers a serene and peaceful environment for residents to call home.

One of the notable features of homes in Burke County is their rolling slope lot features. True to its name, these properties are situated on gently sloping terrain, providing homeowners with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Whether it's a sunrise over the mountains or a sunset over the valleys, residents can enjoy the beauty of nature right from their own backyard.

Homes with rolling slope lot features offer a unique opportunity for homeowners to create their dream living spaces. The sloping terrain allows for creative architectural designs, such as multi-level homes or walkout basements, which maximize the use of the land and enhance the overall living experience.

In addition to the natural beauty, Burke County boasts a rich history and a strong sense of community. Residents can explore historic sites, enjoy outdoor recreational activities like hiking and fishing, or simply relax and unwind in the peaceful surroundings.

If you're looking for a place to settle down that offers both natural beauty and a close-knit community, Burke County in North Carolina is the perfect destination. With its rolling slope lot features, you can find a home that not only provides stunning views but also allows you to embrace the beauty of the great outdoors.

Newest Burke Homes with Rolling Slope Lot Features

$224,900

4410131 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Lot #11 with 17 acres located in the foothills just outside Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. No HOA and No seller imposed Deed restrictions. The property includes lower hay field and cleared future building site privately located in the middle, mature bottomland hardwood forest with two streams, and paved public road frontage in a convenient location near Interstate 40 and area recreation. Public water is available, power is available, and soils are suitable for septic. Low county 0.66% property taxes. Additional lots available. Conservation easement along stream buffer. The property is close to South Mountains State Park and Game Lands, which offers 20,949 acres of public recreation land. From this location, you are about 15 minutes from Morganton, 13 Minutes from Lake James, and roughly 45 minutes from Asheville and Tryon International Horse Equestrian Center. Visit listing Agent's website to access interactive map, attachments, and video tour.

11 Morrison Road Unit #11, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Shipley Co LLC. info@theshipleyco.com

$52,500

4410121 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

Lot #9 with 2.16 unrestricted acres located in the foothills just outside Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. No HOA and No Deed restrictions. The property is forested with loblolly pine, and paved public road frontage in a convenient location near Interstate 40 and area recreation. Public water is available, power is available, and soils are suitable for septic. Low county 0.66% property taxes. Additional lots available. The property is close to South Mountains State Park and Game Lands, which offers 20,949 acres of public recreation land. From this location, you are about 15 minutes from Morganton, 13 minutes from Lake James, and roughly 45 minutes from Asheville and Tryon International Horse Equestrian Center. Visit Listing agent's website to access interactive map, attachments, and video tour.

9 Morrison Road, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Shipley Co LLC. info@theshipleyco.com

$66,000

4410112 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Lot #8 with 3.04 unrestricted acres located in the foothills just outside Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. No HOA and No Deed restrictions. The property is forested with mature hardwoods and loblolly pine, and paved public road frontage in a convenient location near Interstate 40 and area recreation. Public water is available, power is available, and soils are suitable for septic. Low county 0.66% property taxes. Additional lots available. The property is close to South Mountains State Park and Game Lands, which offers 20,949 acres of public recreation land. From this location, you are about 15 minutes from Morganton, 13 minutes from Lake James, and roughly 45 minutes from Asheville and Tryon International Horse Equestrian Center. Visit Listing agent's website to access interactive map, attachments, and video tour.

8 Morrison Road, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Shipley Co LLC. info@theshipleyco.com

$79,900

4410126 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

Lot #10 with 3.47 unrestricted acres located in the foothills just outside Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. No HOA and No Deed restrictions. The property is forested with loblolly pine, and paved public road frontage in a convenient location near Interstate 40 and area recreation. Public water is available, power is available, and soils are suitable for septic. Low county 0.66% property taxes. Additional lots available. The property is close to South Mountains State Park and Game Lands, which offers 20,949 acres of public recreation land. From this location, you are about 15 minutes from Morganton, 13 minutes from Lake James, and roughly 45 minutes from Asheville and Tryon International Horse Equestrian Center. Visit Listing agent's website to access interactive map, attachments, and video tour.

10 Morrison Road, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Shipley Co LLC. info@theshipleyco.com

$79,000

4410106 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Lot #7 with 3.94 unrestricted acres located in the foothills just outside Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. No HOA and No Deed restrictions. The property is forested with mature hardwoods and loblolly pine, and paved public road frontage in a convenient location near Interstate 40 and area recreation. Public water is available, power is available, and soils are suitable for septic. Low county 0.66% property taxes. Additional lots available. The property is close to South Mountains State Park and Game Lands, which offers 20,949 acres of public recreation land. From this location, you are about 15 minutes from Morganton, 13 minutes from Lake James, and roughly 45 minutes from Asheville and Tryon International Horse Equestrian Center. Visit Listing agent's website to access interactive map, attachments, and video tour.

7 Morrison Road, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Shipley Co LLC. info@theshipleyco.com

$124,900

4410086 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Lot #5 with 10 unrestricted acres located in the foothills just outside Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. No HOA and No Deed restrictions. The property is part wooded and part open hay field and paved public road frontage in a convenient location near Interstate 40 and area recreation. Public water is available, power is available, and soils are suitable for septic. Low county 0.66% property taxes. Additional lots available. The property is close to South Mountains State Park and Game Lands, which offers 20,949 acres of public recreation land. From this location, you are about 15 minutes from Morganton, 13 minutes from Lake James, and roughly 45 minutes from Asheville and Tryon International Horse Equestrian Center. Visit Listing agent's website to access interactive map, attachments, and video tour.

5 Morrison Road, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Shipley Co LLC. info@theshipleyco.com

$168,000

4406532 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Prime opportunity with exceptional visibility and endless possibilities on 4.32 acres located on Carbon City Road (US Hwy 70). This versatile property offers a combination of Morganton HID zoning on the front portion and Morganton HID/R-2 zoning across the rear acreage, providing flexibility for a variety of potential uses. The property features open land, an existing cement block garage, and a paved driveway, making it an excellent starting point for future development or redevelopment. Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Morganton, Lake James, shopping, grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and Interstate 40, this property combines a highly accessible location with outstanding potential. Whether you're looking to invest, expand, or develop, this is a rare opportunity in one of Morganton's most convenient corridors.

1156 Carbon City Road, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Newton RE. markcausbyrealty@gmail.com

$79,000

4405019 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Lot #4 with 2.49 unrestricted acres located in the foothills just outside Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. No HOA and No Deed restrictions. The property is part forest and part open hay field with paved public road frontage in a convenient location near Interstate 40 and area recreation. Public water is available, power is available, and soils are suitable for septic. Low county 0.66% property taxes. Additional lots available. The property is close to South Mountains State Park and Game Lands, which offers 20,949 acres of public recreation land. From this location, you are about 15 minutes from Morganton, 13 minutes from Lake James, and roughly 45 minutes from Asheville and Tryon International Horse Equestrian Center. Visit Listing agent's website to access interactive map, attachments, and video tour.

4 Morrison Road Unit #4, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Shipley Co LLC. info@theshipleyco.com

$165,000

4405016 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Lot #3 with 13.4 acres located in the foothills just outside Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. No HOA and No seller imposed Deed restrictions. The property includes a hay field, a new driveway entrance, mid-aged loblolly pine plantation, mature hardwood forest, 1,000+ feet Silver Creek frontage, mountain views, and paved public road frontage in a convenient location near Interstate 40 and area recreation. Public water is available, power is available, and soils are suitable for septic. Low county 0.66% property taxes. Additional lots available. Conservation easement along stream buffer. The property is close to South Mountains State Park and Game Lands, which offers 20,949 acres of public recreation land. From this location, you are about 15 minutes from Morganton, 13 Minutes from Lake James, and roughly 45 minutes from Asheville. Visit listing Agent's website to access interactive map, attachments, and video tour.

3 Morrison Road Unit #3, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Shipley Co LLC. info@theshipleyco.com

$195,000

4404251 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Lot #2 with 12.9 acres located in the foothills just outside Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. No HOA and No seller imposed Deed restrictions. The property includes upper and lower hay fields, and mature bottomland hardwood forest with two streams, mountain views and paved public road frontage in a convenient location near Interstate 40 and area recreation. Public water is available, power is available, and soils are suitable for septic. Low county 0.66% property taxes. Additional lots available. Conservation easement along stream buffer. The property is close to South Mountains State Park and Game Lands, which offers 20,949 acres of public recreation land. From this location, you are about 15 minutes from Morganton, 13 Minutes from Lake James, and roughly 45 minutes from Asheville. Visit listing Agent's website to access interactive map, attachments, and video tour.

2 Morrison Road Unit #2, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Shipley Co LLC. info@theshipleyco.com

$165,000

4404197 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

Lot #1 with 10.5 unrestricted acres located in the foothills just outside Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. No HOA and No Deed restrictions. The property is entirely open hay field with mountain views and paved public road frontage in a convenient location near Interstate 40 and area recreation. Public water is available, power is available, and soils are suitable for septic. Low county 0.66% property taxes. Additional lots available. The property is close to South Mountains State Park and Game Lands, which offers 20,949 acres of public recreation land. From this location, you are about 15 minutes from Morganton, 13 minutes from Lake James, and roughly 45 minutes from Asheville. Visit Listing agent's website to access interactive map, attachments, and video tour.

1 Morrison Road Unit #1, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Shipley Co LLC. info@theshipleyco.com

$3,450,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4403220 MLS ⋅ 4,604 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

Exceptional Arts & Crafts lakefront retreat showcasing superior craftsmanship, timeless architectural details, and thoughtfully designed spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. Rich custom built-ins, beamed ceilings, and warm wood accents create an inviting atmosphere with exceptional water views throughout the house. Rare 1780 lot with gentle walk to the lake, natural beach and 250 feet of shoreline. The main level is anchored by a dramatic great room featuring a soaring floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace, exposed beams, and a wall of windows framing the lake views. The adjoining dining area flows seamlessly into the well-appointed kitchen complete with a large island, gas cooktop, double ovens, abundant cabinetry, and a nearby pantry with an additional refrigerator and spacious laundry room with sink and cabinetry. You'll love the lake views from the primary suite featuring private deck access, dual walk-in closet, ensuite bath with a soaking tub and beautifully tiled shower. One of the home's most distinctive gathering spaces is the expansive screened porch, highlighted by unique poplar bark accent walls, laurel twig railings and cozy gas log fireplace—perfect for enjoying every season. An uncovered deck extends from the great room, providing additional outdoor living space overlooking the water. Upstairs, you'll find an additional bedroom, full bath, private office with a Murphy bed for overflow guests, and walk-in attic storage. The lower level is designed for recreation with a spacious family room centered around a second stone gas fireplace, game room and wet bar. One private bedroom and one bunk room share the hall bath. Half bath with easy outdoor access leads to a private outdoor shower. A covered breezeway connects the oversized detached two-car garage to the home. Outside, multiple outdoor living areas include a lower-level patio, fire pit, and an easy walk to the lake through the mountain laurel. Enjoy a covered deck, sandy beach area, and a private, single slip floating dock. Take a short ride to Camp Lake James and enjoy the lake's largest amenity area with pool, hot tub, fitness center, pickleball courts, social hall with canteen and expedition center with bar.

1814 Yellow Fork E Trail, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James. polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com

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