Great Investment opportunity, .7 acre located just outside city limits of Locust NC 28097. Property has 148 ft of road frontage on NC Hwy 24-27 East Main Street
Escape to 118 sprawling acres at 12917 Austin Rd in Locust, NC, where wide-open pastures meet peaceful country living. Currently home to grazing horses and cattle, this property features lush, well-maintained grassland ideal for continued farming or ranching. Four scenic ponds are scattered throughout, offering fishing, wildlife viewing, and picturesque natural focal points. With its size, layout, and water resources, this land is perfectly suited to a variety of uses: build your dream farm or homestead, create a multi-generational family compound, run cattle or horses at scale, or enjoy a private hunting retreat abundant with deer and other wildlife. Gently rolling terrain and expansive open pasture offer flexibility for barns, outbuildings, additional home sites, and more. Opportunities like this, significant acreage, multiple ponds, and agricultural infrastructure already in place, don't come along often. Whether you envision a working farm, a legacy family property, or a recreational escape, 12917 Austin Rd delivers space, privacy, and possibility in every direction.
A Beautiful Property-With Many Possibilities- The Front portion of the land has a 30 x 50 shop/building using a stove/heater for a heat source, 3 sets of roll doors, a concrete floor, and the shop has electrical service provided by Union Power. The remaining property has open, level land, approx. 2.61+/- acres. This is in a rural setting but close to Locust. This would make a great work/home property. NOTE: Buyer will need to verify that their intended use will be permitted. The property is zoned RA and is located in the Rural Preservation Area (The Green Area) of Stanly County. The property is located outside of the City Limit Boundary of Locust. The shop/building does have electric w/Union Power but does not have an installed Heat System/AC, water/well, or a septic system. The land has not been perked and has not been surveyed; all of these will be a buyer's expense if needed. The Building/Shop is being sold AS IS; some repairs are needed, but the seller will not make any repairs. The seller is in the process of removing items from inside the shop/building and some things that are located outside the shop/building. The Listed Acreage of 3.4 +/- is approx. and was based on the listed acres and using the measure tool on the GIS; the Tax Card & REALIST have 3.61 acres; seller has no survey on file; if buyer will need/ want a New Survey, it will be at the buyer's expense. Buyer will need to verify what type of new home construction will be permitted and allowed on the property.
Lot has been mostly cleared with grading work. Close to shopping and restaurants, yet private spacious lot on dead end road. Buyers are asked to do their own due diligence.
Beautiful acreage tract located on Ridgecrest Rd in the growing Locust area. This property offers a private, rural setting with no HOA restrictions—perfect for a custom home, mini-farm, or potential subdivision (subject to county approval). Conveniently located just minutes from Hwy 24/27, providing easy access to Charlotte while still enjoying peaceful country living. Soil and perc testing recommended for septic suitability
Location, Location, Location! Prime opportunity with 1,120 feet of frontage on Highway 24/27 and 415 feet on Barbee Road. The Locust, NC area is rapidly expanding, offering tremendous potential for residential, commercial, or mixed-use development. This property is conveniently situated near schools, community parks, and shopping, and lies in one of the region’s fastest-growing corridors—just 25 miles from Charlotte and 7 miles from the new Charlotte Pipe facility. The property includes four dwellings, with three currently rented month-to-month, providing immediate income while you plan for future use or development. Don’t miss this exceptional investment opportunity in a booming area!
Andrea Conner, License #298336, Xome Inc., License #C24582, [email protected], 844-400-9663, 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Locust is located in North Carolina. Locust, North Carolina has a population of 4,275. Locust is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 25.82% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.26%.
The median household income in Locust, North Carolina is $54,617. The median household income for the surrounding county is $56,462 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Locust is 47.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 89.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 30 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 46.3 inches per year, with 2.8 inches of snow per year.
