Need Space and Privacy? Find Homes with Land in Catawba County.

Space, Privacy & Country Living

Homes with acreage offer the ultimate in privacy, space, and rural lifestyle while remaining convenient to Hickory, Newton, and Catawba County's urban amenities. Whether you're seeking a hobby farm, equestrian property, homesteading opportunity, or simply want distance from neighbors, Catawba County's acreage market provides diverse options from modest 5-acre parcels to sprawling 100+ acre estates.

The acreage market typically features properties from $350,000 for a modest home on 5-10 acres to $1M+ for luxury estates on 50+ acres. Land use ranges from wooded recreational property to pasture land for horses or cattle, to mixed-use farms with streams, ponds, and diverse topography. Most properties offer well and septic systems with some having access to municipal water.

Benefits of Acreage Properties

Types of Acreage Properties

Pasture Land (5-20 acres): Open, cleared land ideal for horses, cattle, or farming. Fenced pastures with barns and outbuildings. Properties from $300K-$600K.

Wooded Recreational (10-50 acres): Heavily forested properties perfect for hunting, privacy, and nature. Build your custom home with mountain or valley views. $350K-$800K range.

Estate Properties (50+ acres): Expansive land holdings with luxury custom homes, guest houses, and extensive improvements. Premier properties from $800K-$2M+.

Key Considerations for Acreage Buyers

When buying acreage, consider road access and maintenance responsibility, water source (well depth and quality), septic system capacity, mineral rights, timber value, zoning and building restrictions, and ongoing property maintenance costs. Lisa J. Smith can connect you with land surveyors, well inspectors, and septic specialists to fully evaluate acreage properties before purchase. Her expertise in rural real estate ensures you understand all aspects of owning land in Catawba County.