North Carolina Land For Sale

Acreage in the Greater Asheville NC Area

If you are seeking North Carolina land for sale, Sheelah Clarkson Asheville Real Estate Agency is pleased to assist you. We serve as buyer's agents helping national and international investors locate tracts of mountain land that are suitable for investment, 1031 exchange, or private estate property.

As a land specialist, Sheelah Clarkson is an Accredited Land Consultant and a member of the Realtors Land Institute (RLI), the only national organization comprised of licensed real estate professionals who broker, sell, lease, manage, and develop land. This influential affiliation gives our agency the leverage and network necessary to identify and procure large acreage land tracts on behalf of our buyers and investors.

Featured Land For Sale

Gillette Falls | NEW! Bordered by Natureland Trust conservation land and the Tryon Watershed, this 118-acre tract of mountain land is a rare and electrifying property. The acreage features beautiful rock outcroppings, a delightful natural waterfall, abundant wildlife and trails for hiking and ATVs. Completely renovated, the magnificent mountain home features Australian cypress paneling, stacked stone fireplace, vaulted tongue and groove ceilings and extensive stonework. With picturesque waterfall, stellar views, city water and an unsurpassed setting, this legacy property is ideal for conservation easements. The land tract is located only 2 miles from downtown Tryon. View more details on this one-of-a-kind estate property.

228 Acres In Waynesville | Our featured land for sale is a rare 228-acre tract of land in Waynesville, NC. This property has been passed down in the family for generations and is available on the open market for the first time. With frontage on all sides of an intersection along major Highway US 276 less than 1 mile from the city limits, this acreage is ideal for a major mixed use development or urban village. The prime location with multiple access points, level land, and nearby utilities make this acreage a developer’s ideal. View more information on this Waynesville NC land.

62-Acre Estate Sale | NEW! Invest your money. Build your dreams. This exemplary Tryon acreage is ready for building and ideal for land banking. The acreage offers a pristine level to rolling terrain, easy access and a prime location in the Carolina foothills. The tract features open pasture, a delightful stream, rich woodlands and long paved road frontage. This acreage affords easy access to the towns of Landrum and Tryon as well as to I-26. The site is perfect setting for a horse farm, retreat center or private country estate. View more details on this estate acreage.

48 Acres in Fairview | A land tract like this is seldom seen on the market. This level 48-acre parcel fronts on Cane Creek Road in Fairview and stretches all the way to creek frontage on Cane Creek. The property includes a historic home, private paved drive, octagonal horse barn, foaling barn, pastures and idyllic mountain views. With a prime location, the tract is ideal for a private estate in one of the Asheville area's most coveted communities or can be subdivided to create a small enclave of luxury homes. View more details about this parcel in desirable Cane Creek Valley.

62 Acres at Dupont Forest | Here is a rare opportunity to own 62 acres of exquisite rolling acreage near Dupont State Forest, between Hendersonville and Brevard NC. Sky Valley Oaks offers the quintessential Blue Ridge Mountain setting in a secluded valley amid pristine open meadows and private mountain views. The property features level to rolling terrain, a finely crafted residence and picturesque traditional barn. With multiple homesites and a prime setting, this acreage is ideally suited for a small enclave of luxury estates, private retreat, family compound, conference center or horse farm. For equestrians, it’s just a short hack to the riding trails at Dupont State Forest. View more details on this unsurpassed mountain acreage.

8 Acres on Ivy River | Enjoy an alternative way of living on this one-of-a-kind 8-acre tract bordering the Ivy River. This land features level to rolling topography, mature trees and your own private river frontage. Live off the grid in a self-sustained lifestyle that will be shared with neighbors of the same mindset. This riverfront acreage is easily accessible and has roads in place for those ready to build. The tract offers easy access to I-26 and is located only 10 minutes from Weaverville and 15 minutes from Asheville. View more details on this river acreage.

76 Acres Near Lake Lure | Discover breathtaking panoramic mountain views from this exemplary 76-acre tract of land near Lake Lure. The parcel features open meadows, rich woodlands, several brooks, natural springs and a beautiful pond. The acreage is ideal for a private estate, a retreat center or an enclave of fine homes. Located only 8 minutes from Lake Lure, the tract boasts a prime setting near the neighboring developments of Lake Adger and Bright’s Creek Golf Club. View more details of this exceptional land tract.

32 Acres & Waterfalls | Nestled against the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and protected by the Thermal Belt, this beautiful heavily wooded parcel with extensive creek frontage, cascading waterfalls and winter views is a rare find. Located on lovely Skyuka Road, the land is immensely private and yet only minutes to the downtowns of Columbus and Tryon. Multiple Use Zoning permits up to eight 1-acre homesites with the remainder to be left in common open space. The property may also be purchased as two separate 16-acre tracts. View more details on this distinctive acreage.

50 Acres in Asheville | With open and rolling terrain at the entrance, this 50-acre tract rises through wooded slopes and knolls to an elevation of 2700’. Beautiful views overlooking Cane Creek Valley can be seen to the north. From the top of the ridge, you can also view expansive southern vistas of Hoopers Creek Valley. The acreage is easily accessible via 96 feet of paved frontage on Upper Brush Creek Road. This land is ideal as the setting for a private estate, hobby farm or equestrian estate or can be subdivided for a small enclave of luxury homes. View more details on this acreage.

20 Acres Near Asheville | Beautiful views and end-of-the-road privacy are features of this 20.58 acres of wooded mountain land in the pastoral Hoopers Creek Valley of Fletcher, North Carolina. The tract boasts old growth trees, rhododendron and mountain laurel on a rolling to sloping topography which rises to an elevation of 2800’. Located only 15 minutes to the Asheville Regional Airport, I-26 and shopping, the parcel is ideal for a private estate, summer get-away cabins, or low density residential residential development. View more details on this very private parcel.

65 Acres in Tryon | This beautiful 65.8-acre parcel of land near Tryon NC is located in Western North Carolina’s coveted horse country affectionately known as “Green Creek.” The acreage offers a mixture of open meadows, rich woodlands and a picturesque creek. The rolling topography boasts several excellent home sites overlooking a landscape dotted with farmland and vineyards. Enjoy both valley views and winter mountain views. Ideal for a horse farm or private estate, this tract is located only minutes from the newly proposed 96-acre 500-stall national equestrian facility on Highway 9. View more details on this select acreage.

4.5 Acres in Asheville | Claim the developer’s top choice to showcase your custom home. Located in Wildcat Cliffs, a gated community overlooking Asheville, this 4.5-acre estate site features mature shade trees, southern exposure, easy access and level topography. Enjoy the privacy and elegance of mountaintop living with an easy drive to shopping and dining in Asheville’s “Little Paris of the South” ambiance. Surrounded by hushed magnificence, this spectacular building site is located near the Blue Ridge Parkway and only 5 minutes from downtown. View more details on this choice mountain property.

300 Acres | Discover this prime Black Mountain land tract located only 15 minutes from Black Mountain and 10 minutes from Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. The 300-acre tract features gently rolling terrain and long range mountain views plus approximately 500 feet of Broad River frontage. The land rises from a 2,200-foot elevation at the Broad River out to open pasture and wooded landscape, then up to a 3,000-foot elevation at the ridge tops. Enjoy easy access off of U.S. Highway 9. This parcel is ideal for a private estate, conservation or development. View more details about this large acreage tract.

100 Acres | Developers, take note of these two high visibility parcels of commercial land in the high growth corridor of Forest City, North Carolina. Both tracts are located just off of U.S. 74. One tract of 45 acres lies adjacent to Wal-Mart while the other tract of 55 acres is located near the Isothermal College campus. The tracts are ideal for highly visible big box retail, hotel, office park, mixed use project or condo/townhome community. Water and sewer available. View more details of these two prime commercial land tracts.

12 Acres in Gated Community | Discover 12 acres inside a luxury gated community. Located on a pristine mountain meadow near Asheville, North Carolina, this very rare 12-acre parcel in Grand Highlands at Bearwallow Mountain offers choice homesites and unsurpassed mountain vistas inside a luxurious private community. The gated community features an exceptional mountain clubhouse with fitness center, hot tub and heated pool plus miles of walking trails, an equestrian center and private riding trails. View more details about this private community parcel.

27 Acres in Tryon | This 27-acre parcel boasts stellar 180-degree vistas across two states. The site of the Josephine Merwin Thompson estate, this property features three tracts with two homes and a pool house with indoor heated pool. Stone walls, paved road access, gentle trails and proximity to both Tryon and I-26 provide an exceptional estate setting. The property is ideal for a family compound, vacation retreat or year round private residence. Zoning allows further subdivision to create an enclave of homes. View more details about this prime acreage.

30 Acres at Lake Lure | Discover this secluded 30-acre land tract on located only minutes from the main beach at Lake Lure. Featuring long range views of surrounding mountains, this rolling land is bordered by Otter Creek. This secluded property is located only a short drive to numerous recreational opportunities in the western North Carolina mountains including the new state park at Chimney Rock, the Rumbling Bald Resort at Lake Lure, the main beach at Lake Lure and many area golf courses. The gentle lay of the land offers an easy terrain for a small residential development. The land is also ideal for a private estate, retreat center or prime investment property. View more details on this Lake Lure property.

163 Acres on the Creek | Come to the rushing Robinson Creek and explore this 163-acre tract of rolling land with mature forest and mountain views. Only minutes from historic downtown Forest City, NC this parcel has potential for development or a unique private estate. With rare extensive creek frontage and land suitable for development this parcel also offers ease of access from a paved road, a short drive to Charlotte airport, and gentle topography. View more details of this exceptional acreage.

16 Acres at Pisgah Forest | You’ll be surrounded by Pisgah National Forest on this secluded 16-acre parcel. Enjoy layered mountain vistas and take advantage of the numerous homesites that are perfect for that getaway cabin, private retreat, or permanent residence. While tucked away in a world of its own, the acreage is just minutes to the French Broad River, Appalachian Trail, and the quaint mountain town of Marshall, NC. And its just a 28-mile drive to Asheville, North Carolina. View more details of this secluded land tract.

Asheville Development Land | Developers, here’s a prime parcel of 16.7 acres in a corridor of rapid growth just 1.8 miles to Asheville city limit. Includes frontage on 5-lane Leicester Highway, level to rolling topography and panoramic mountain views. Adjacent to a new subdivision, this land is ideal for a mixed use development, urban village, condos or homesites. Close to schools, I-26 & I-40. City water and sewer available. No zoning. Offered at $1,500,000. SOLD

39 Acres Near Asheville | With frontage on Emma’s Grove Road, this pastoral acreage rises to several gently rolling, wooded knolls. A bold stream winds down to join the flowing waters of Gap Creek. There are several secluded, wooded homesites with privacy and natural beauty. This property, ideal for small farm or private estate is located only 15 minutes to schools, shopping, downtown, I-40 and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Offered at $2,250,000. SOLD

If you would like to see other properties on the market, contact us with your acreage requirements. Also, a number of land listings can be found in the Farms and Land section of the Asheville MLS or the Lots and Land section of the Tryon MLS. Ask us for more information on specific listings that interest you.

Finding NC Mountain Land for Sale

The magnificent vistas and ecology of our western North Carolina highlands have drawn people here for centuries. However, locating large acreage tracts of North Carolina land for sale can be challenging. Why?

• Portions of our most spectacular mountain ranges are protected by state and national agencies. More than one million acres are contained in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. State parks and forests also hold thousands of acres. In the Brevard and Hendersonville area alone, The Gorges State Park and the Dupont State Forest protect more than 20,000 acres of pristine mountain land.
• Large acreage tracts are rare and exclusive mountain land for sale is not always listed in a public MLS. However, a number of significant land tracts in western North Carolina are still available if you know how to find them.
• Most real estate agents focus on houses and residential lots. Few realty professionals excel in the sale of land and acreage, perhaps because this specialty area is unique, requiring knowledge of an extensive geographic region, willingness to travel the back roads, and an in-depth understanding of land tract zoning, characteristics, and markets.

Our North Carolina Land Services

As large acreage buyer's agents, we cover 11 counties in the greater Asheville NC area, a wide territory that spans some of the most stunning mountain land and pastoral foothills in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

We help match your investment needs with the most appropriate land tract. We understand how the unique characteristics of a property can impact your proposed use of the acreage. For instance, the topography in western North Carolina varies greatly from rolling foothills that provide an exceptional location for horse farms, to steep mountains with scenic vistas, to valleys suitable for agri-business. Zoning and restrictions vary from county to county as well. We serve our buyers and investors by tapping into a network of land savvy specialists throughout our region to locate acreage for a variety of purposes, including property for 1031 exchange, land for investment, and acreage for private luxury homes and estates.

We know this region. We drive the back roads. And we are pleased to work closely with qualified buyers who are ready to purchase land. Contact us to discuss your needs regarding large acreage land tracts for sale in western North Carolina.

Sheelah Clarkson is a member of the Realtors Land Institute (RLI)