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.

Accredited Land Consultant ALC 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

182-Acre Cove in South Asheville | NEW! This premier 182-acre private mountain cove is located only 10 miles from downtown and 10 miles from the Asheville Airport. With elevations up to 3,100 feet, the land offers impeccable layered mountain vistas to the south, east, and west. Known as Merrill’s Cove, the tract rests along the southern flank of Butler Mountain in South Asheville. It features richly wooded acreage, a bold stream and several springs plus numerous homesites with year round mountain views. Easy access is the crowning point of this parcel. The land can be accessed from multiple points and also includes a network of interior gravel roads. This is an incomparable pristine land tract with an unparalleled location. View more details of this private cove.

10 Acres at Flat Rock Playhouse | NEW! Located across from the world renowned Flat Rock Playhouse, Tuctaway is a pristine 10-acre historic treasure that has been handed down in the family. This timeless property, adjacent to Bonclarken in the Village of Flat Rock, features a private entrance on Greenville Highway and level terrain with open meadows, magical glens, and mature stands of native trees. The acreage includes a historic home, once the residence of Dunroy’s Mrs. Julius Heyward, plus a guest cottage, barn and playhouse. Ideal for the discerning buyer with an appreciation of quiet elegance, Tuctaway is offered on the market for the first time in more than half a century. Just listed. For details, email Sheelah.

82 Acres at the State Line | NEW! Enjoy year round mountain views from this beautiful hilltop acreage near Tryon NC. The property is made up of three tracts with rolling terrain and road frontage on two roads. Centrally located between Columbus NC, Boiling Springs SC and Spartanburg SC, the property is only six miles from the Green Creek Equestrian Park. The northern property line is the NC/SC state line. This 82-acre tract is suitable for residential, agricultural or commercial use. City water available. Additional acreage available. No deed restrictions. View more details of this foothills acreage.

138 Acres in Hendersonville | REDUCED ALMOST 50% Adjoining Camp Blue Star in the idyllic Little River Valley just outside Hendersonville, this exceptional acreage boasts paved road access, 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.

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 Fairview 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.

69 Acres on Mary's Knob | Enjoy sweeping views on 69 acres of pristine mountain land in Haywood County with mature hardwoods, creeks, wildflowers and a stunning rock outcropping. Adjoining hundreds of acres of land held in a preserve, the natural landscape provides a perfect setting for outdoor adventure. Mary’s Knob is located in the southwest corner of Haywood County in Western North Carolina, overlooking Trust, Luck, and the Spring Creek Community. The tract lies close to Max Patch, Appalachian Trail and Pisgah National Forest. View more details on this stunning land tract.

349 Acres in Hendersonville | RARE FIND! Remarkable large acreage tracts like this Hendersonville land tract are rarely found on the open market. This picturesque 349-acre tract is located in a prime area between Hendersonville and Brevard NC. With open meadows, panoramic long range mountain views, easy main road access and proximity to DuPont State Forest, the property is ideal for a private estate, family compound, summer camp, enclave of homes, or corporate retreat center. The acreage includes equestrian facilities and caretaker’s quarters. Rolling pastureland comprises about half of the acreage. The land rises from rolling open meadows at the lower elevations to the top of the ridge and borders similar large acreage tracts. This distinctive land tract is an open canvas for your dream project. View more details on this rare acreage.

36 Acres at Pisgah National Forest | REDUCED! 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.

Classic Setting on 20 Acres | This captivating 20-acre property in the Carolina foothills offers rolling terrain and quintessential mountain views. The land features a Monitor barn with classic red metal roof, post and rail fenced pastures with established grass. The barn includes 4 stalls, tack room, feed room, wash rack, half bath, tractor shed, hot/cold running water and huge loft. With its enchanting drive lined with American elms and ideal homesite cradled among mature shade trees, this acreage is ready for your custom home. The property is conveniently located in Columbus, North Carolina only 2 miles to I-26 and close to FENCE and FETA equestrian trails. View more details of this farm.

44 Acres in Hendersonville | Discover mountain land with long range views. This private 44 acres located in Hendersonville NC offers peace, seclusion, 2 creeks and a small waterfall. Roads are already in place. The land is ideal for a private estate or may be subdivided into multiple homesites. This gentle laying land has numerous homesites and an existing road leading to the top of the ridge. Many of the homesites are surrounded by large trees for privacy and take in long range mountain views. Live water, large mature trees and native plants make this a place to call home. View more details of this mountain acreage.

24 Acres | REDUCED! 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.

Prince Road Farm | Prince Road Farm is a charming unrestricted property near Tryon NC. The land is open and gentle with Buck Creek running through it. This property is deal for a single family home, an equestrian facility or small organic farm. The owner is motivated to sell. This land is a great buy and would make a wonderful starter farm or site for your new country home. View more details on this beautiful mini farm.

Robison Farm | REDUCED! Experience the magic of Robison Farm, a 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.

384 Acres | 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.

6 Acres & Lake Amenities | 50% 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.

Commercial Highway Frontage | Motivated seller! The property includes highway frontage on Spartanburg Highway/U.S. 176 and only one block off U.S. 25 in Hendersonville NC. The property includes approximately 2.5 acres of cleared and graded land with 290 feet of highway frontage on Spartanburg Highway/U.S. 176. Traffic count is over 22,500 cars per day. Additional acreage available. Possible owner financing or lease to the right buyer. View more details of this property.

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

Thanksgiving Hill | Legendary site of the Tryon Hounds annual opening hunt, this 38-acre property showcases panoramic mountain views from a pristine hilltop venue. For decades, the historic hunt has gathered at this beloved site every Thanksgiving Day to initiate the hunting season and to celebrate the Blessing of the Hounds. Reminiscent of the English countryside, this remarkable property with gently rolling meadows and mature hardwoods has never before been offered for sale on the open market. Thanksgiving Hill, a distinguished landmark in our region’s equestrian heritage, is a true Carolina legacy property. SOLD

172 Acres in Tryon | SOLD! With magical mountain vistas and 172 acres of gently rolling terrain, Fox Knoll Farm features the most idyllic setting in the region. Enjoy private pond, stunning open meadows and stands of mature hardwoods. Set amid a picture postcard backdrop, the estate features a stately main residence with in-ground pool and tennis court plus a two-bedroom guest house and private pond. Equestrians will appreciate the Morton barns, fenced pastures, run-in sheds, round pen and outdoor ring. A portion of the property is in conservation easement. Enjoy direct access to FETA equestrian trails and a pristine setting in the Tryon Hounds Hunt Country. View details on this 172-acre masterpiece.

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

11 Acres Commercial | REDUCED BY 69%! Price reduced from $1,295,000 to $399,000. This rare commercial acreage in Hendersonville features 11 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 2300 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. 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.