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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.

Accredited Land Consultant ALCAs 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

181 +/- Acres in Hendersonville | NEW! RARE FIND! Remarkable large acreage tracts like this Hendersonville land tract are rarely found on the open market. Located on Jeter Mountain between Hendersonville and Brevard, this tract of approximately 181 acres features established grass pastures, spring head, stream, richly wooded mountain land, paved road frontage, and astonishing south facing views. The land rises from rolling open meadows at the lower elevations to the top of the ridge and borders similar large acreage tracts. View more details on this rare acreage.

138 Acres in Hendersonville | NEW! Adjoining Camp Blue Star in the idyllic Little River Valley just outside Hendersonville, this exceptional acreage boasts paved road access from two roads, rolling meadows on the lower elevation and wooded acreage with distant vistas on higher elevations. The property, flanked by camp acreage and private property, features extraordinary views to the rock face on Pinnacle Mountain. Located only 7 miles from downtown Hendersonville, the acreage is ideal for a private estate, family compound, retreat center or enclave of large estate homesites. View more details on this remarkable acreage.

62-Acre Tract | REDUCED ALMOST 50%. INCREDIBLE VALUE. 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.

36 Acres at Pisgah National Forest | NEW! A rare inholding inside Pisgah National Forest, Dunn’s Creek Lodge is a one-of-a-kind outdoorsman’s paradise with views all the way to Looking Glass Rock. The upscale retreat features 36 acres, 3 ponds, mountain streams and total privacy. The property includes an extraordinary lodge built of natural stone, brick and locust logs received a 2006 renovation designed by renowned Platt Architecture. An outdoorsman’s paradise with hiking/ATV trails and trout fishing plus hunting in the adjacent national forest, Dunn’s Creek Lodge is a classic upscale hunting/fishing retreat and family legacy property. View more details about this one-of-a-kind outdoorsman’s property.

Robison Farm | NEW! Experience the magic of Robison Farm, a 76-acre mountain community offering acreage at DuPont State Forest. The community features only 5 private homesites ranging in size from approximately 4.6 acres to approximately 19.6 acres. Robison Farm offers an unsurpassed setting in a secluded valley amid pristine open meadows and private mountain views. Parcels with established grass fields and barn sites are available for equestrians. With a convenient location between Brevard and Hendersonville, this tranquil family conservation retreat is the ideal setting for your mountain getaway, year round residence or equestrian property. View more details on this idyllic countryside community.

244 +/- Acres in Waynesville | NEW! Investors, take a look at this shovel-ready-for-development acreage overlooking the town of Waynesville. The tract offers picturesque views sweeping eastward from north to south. With rolling to steep terrain, live water, pond sites, stunning views and access to city water and sewer, this prime tract has been approved for residential/multi-family/estate lots. The Phase 1 Environmental Report, MAI appraisal, and engineering work have been completed. View more details of this one-of-a-kind tract.

Private Lake on 34 Acres | NEW! Come home to your own extraordinary waterfront farm with private lake. From the idyllic 8-acre lake and lakeside farmhouse to the deep woodlands and bright open fields of wildflowers, this property feels like a family tradition. The three-bedroom residence features classic farmhouse architectural styling and a huge wrap around porch overlooking the water. The lake includes a dock for an afternoon of boating and fishing and a gazebo poised at the lake’s edge. With no deed restrictions, the property is ready for your ideas to manifest. View more details of this one-of-a-kind property.

384 Acres | NEW! This 384-acre tract of beautiful mountain land features topography ranging from bottom land with bold stream to mountainside vistas. The acreage is located in Yancey County north of Asheville. The new multi-lane highway under construction from I-26 exit brings Burnsville ever closer to Asheville. Great 1031 property, private mountain estate, or land bank at this price. Total acreage made up of several parcels. Confidential listing. View more or call Sheelah at 828.712.2232 for details.

Asheville Commercial Land | NEW! Investors, this is an excellent commercial property in Asheville. Located on major Hwy 74-A (Charlotte Highway) in Fairview, just 15 minutes East of downtown Asheville and with easy access to I-40, this property has great visibility, level land, city water and 14,000 car count daily. This 4.97-acre tract is located in a commercial district across from Food Lion and would lend itself as a great investment for office or retail location. View more details on this prime land tract.

83-Acre Vineyard | NEW! This Carolina vineyard will capture your heart. DeerHaven Hills offers 83 rolling acres with commanding year round views that stretch for miles across the surrounding countryside. As the only Certified Organic muscadine vineyard in Western North Carolina, DeerHaven Hills is a commercially viable USDA Certified Organic farm with two cash crops. Located in a region with other vineyards, the property features a main residence with two private apartments and a guest house with separate entrance. This property is ideal for agri-business, winery, gentleman’s farm or private retreat center. View more details of this unique property.

6 Acres & Lake Amenities | 43% Price Reduction! Savor magnificent privacy and stellar mountain views from this rare 6-acre parcel at Lake Adger. Located on a very private cul-de-sac, this acreage features level to rolling land and paved road access. The tract includes both open meadowland and a lightly wooded area with large, shady hardwoods. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the deeded boat slip at the Lake Adger Marina. With exceptional privacy and space for a main residence and guest house or barn, this is the perfect mountain estate site. View more details about this 6-acre tract.

14.6 Acres Commercial | NEW! This rare commercial acreage in Hendersonville features 14.6 acres with highway frontage on two main highways -- Spartanburg Highway/Hwy176 and Highway 25, currently being widened to 4 lanes. The parcel includes rolling cleared land with great mountain views and over 2800 feet of highway frontage on the two highways. Traffic count is over 22,500 cars per day. Investors, this parcel offers unlimited potential in the fastest growing corridor of Henderson County. View more details of this prime commercial acreage.

31 Acres in Caroland Farms | Create your private estate in one of the most prestigious equestrian communities of our region. This one-of-a-kind offering consists of two adjacent tracts totaling 31.8 acres in the beautiful Carolina Farms private community. Both parcels offer select building sites with mountain views, acres of established pasture and access to a scenic 12-mile private equestrian trail system. Bordered by nearly 4,000 restricted acres, the tracts are surrounded by land that is protected from future development by conservation easements. View more details of this idyllic acreage.

19-Acre Organic Farm | NEW! This charming 19-acre organic farm provides the ideal site for an organic farm or plant nursery. Formerly used as an organic rose nursery, the parcel includes a private well, septic system and convenient storage building. The property features gentle terrain, open meadows, a creek, lightly wooded acreage and shoreline along a beautiful pond. The property is located only 4 miles from Landrum and 5 miles from I-26. View more details of this acreage.

20 Acres on Flat Top | REDUCED 34%! Experience total privacy at this 20-acre parcel on Flat Top Mountain. Located near The Cliffs at High Carolina, this mountain acreage tract features a richly wooded landscape with mature hardwoods, rock formations, and a delightful stream running along the boundary. The property is ideal for a mountain retreat or vacation home. Enjoy proximity to U.S.74 and the Blue Ridge Parkway as well as shopping and dining in downtown Asheville. Multiple homesites offer desirable tranquility and solitude. View more details of this mountain land tract.

76 Acres Near Lake Lure | REDUCED! Price has been slashed by 37%. Motivated sellers want to move this property. 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.

63 Acres In Fairview | Adjoining the region’s most distinguished golf community, Cliffs High Carolina, and zoned open use with no restrictions, this very private 63-acre property is the perfect countryside estate setting. Enjoy the spacious lodge style home, level to rolling terrain and idyllic half acre pond. This 63-acre property is ideal as a private estate, family compound or conversion to a bed and breakfast. Take advantage of multiple homesites to expand the many uses this property offers. The property is located within an easy drive of downtown Asheville. View more details of this Fairview estate 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.

50 Acres at Pisgah National Forest | Enjoy the peace and privacy of “end of the road” living adjoining thousands of acres of the Pisgah National Forest. Located midway between Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard, the front door of this 50-acre haven is situated at the end of a paved country lane on the south side of Forge Mountain. The back door opens to thousands of acres of forest and game lands. With easy access to Vineyard Gap Trail, one can hike or mountain bike for miles. With rolling to sloping terrain rising to 3000’ elevation at the crest of Forge Mountain, the land offers several very nice homesites with southern exposure. Possible owner financing. View more details of this desirable acreage.

24 Acres | Whether you’re looking for a quiet rural retreat for your home or pasture land for your horses, this upstate South Carolina acreage will speak to you. With rolling terrain, unrestricted use, city water, paved road frontage and utilities, this parcel is ideal for development, a small farm, or a private estate. The acreage is located near the new Green Creek Equestrian Park and the towns of Landrum SC and Tryon NC. View more details on this land tract.

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.

55 Acres | REDUCED! Investors, take note of this high visibility parcel of commercial land in the high growth corridor of Forest City, North Carolina. Located near the Isothermal College campus, the tract is ideal for highly visible retail, hotel, office park, mixed use project or condo/townhome community. Water and sewer are available. View more details of this prime commercial land tract.

Some of Our Sold Land Tracts

12 Acres in Horse Country | Cradled between two larger horse farms, this pastoral 12-acre equestrian land tract offers direct access to the FETA equestrian trails. The acreage boasts established pastures, partial board-fencing, mature trees and pristine mountain views. Buildings on the property are being sold as is. Located in a prime corridor of elegant equestrian properties and with easy access to Tryon, Columbus and Landrum, this desirable acreage is the ideal setting for your small horse farm, country estate or hunt box. SOLD

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

Adjacent to Wal-Mart | This prime 45-acre tract is located next to the Wal-Mart shopping center along a high growth corridor of Forest City, North Carolina. Ideal for a range of high visibility venues including big box retail, hotel, office park, mixed use project. Water and sewer available. SOLD

17 Acres at Pisgah National Forest | Cradled at the base of the iconic Looking Glass Rock, this amazing 17-acre private retreat is adjacent to the Pisgah National Forest on two sides. The beautifully crafted “Farm House” style home is warm and comfortable but delivers the best of finishes and workmanship. This stunning 4-bedroom farm style home offers 3,500 square feet of beautifully designed living space with oversized windows, granite countertops, designer lighting, oak floors, native stone fireplaces and Hansgrohe fixtures. Poised in a secluded setting just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, this property is an ideal sanctuary for those who wish to get away and enjoy nature and the cool, clean mountain air. 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)