Vale Real Estate - Blue Ridge Mountains

Vale, North Carolina, is a tranquil and tight-knit community located in Lincoln County, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle for its residents. The real estate market in Vale primarily consists of single-family homes on spacious lots, often surrounded by rolling farmland and picturesque countryside. For those looking for a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, Vale is an appealing destination.

Nestled within the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Vale is surrounded by natural beauty. The town is known for its scenic landscapes, making it an excellent place for those who appreciate the great outdoors. Nearby, the South Mountains State Park offers hiking trails, camping sites, and opportunities for horseback riding and fishing. These recreational options make Vale a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a quieter, more relaxed pace of life.

While Vale itself is a small and tight-knit community, it is within reasonable driving distance of larger towns such as Hickory and Lincolnton. These nearby towns provide essential amenities, shopping centers, and dining options, making it convenient for Vale residents to access everyday necessities and enjoy occasional urban experiences.

Vale, North Carolina, is a testament to the charm of rural living, where residents can enjoy the tranquility of the countryside while still having access to nearby towns for additional conveniences. With its real estate options, natural beauty, and the welcoming spirit of its community, Vale offers a unique lifestyle for those seeking a quieter and more connected way of life in North Carolina.

Latest Vale Real Estate

295 Northbrook Iii School  Road, Vale
$394,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4431502 MLS
Welcome to this beautifully crafted home in desirable Western Lincoln County, offering peaceful country surroundings with convenient access to Lincolnton, Cherryville and Shelby. From the moment you arrive, you will appreciate the attractive exterior, spacious setting and thoughtful attention to detail found throughout the property. Inside, the bright, open-concept floor plan creates an inviting atmosphere for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen serves as the heart of the home and features crisp white cabinetry, granite countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, black hardware and fixtures, a spacious center island and generous workspace. A large walk-in pantry provides outstanding storage, while the adjoining dining and living areas allow everyone to remain connected. The private primary suite offers a comfortable retreat with plenty of room for a king-size bedroom arrangement and an impressive walk-in closet featuring extensive shelving and hanging space. Additional bedrooms are nicely sized and versatile enough for guests, a home office or hobby space. The bathrooms continue the home’s clean, modern design with granite-topped vanities, white cabinetry, black fixtures and attractive wood-look flooring. Laundry room provides excellent functionality and space for a full-size washer and dryer. Throughout the home, neutral colors, durable flooring, modern lighting and quality finishes create a move-in-ready interior that will complement nearly any decorating style. Step outside and enjoy the rear deck overlooking a large, open backyard with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and tree line. The expansive outdoor space offers plenty of room for relaxing, entertaining, gardening or enjoying the peaceful setting. Conveniently located within minutes of Lincolnton, Cherryville and Shelby, this home provides an excellent combination of rural living and easy access to shopping, dining, schools and everyday necessities. If you have been searching for a beautiful home with modern finishes, generous storage, an open floor plan and room to enjoy the outdoors, this Western Lincoln County property deserves a closer look. Schedule your private showing today! A bonus feature is a sealed crawl space underneath the house

295 Northbrook Iii School Road, Vale

Listing courtesy of Premier South. brentheavner.realestate@gmail.com

8472 Jacob Fork River  Road, Vale
$499,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4427990 MLS
A One-of-a-Kind Property Packed with Upgrades, Space & Outdoor Living! Sellers offering $5,000 in concessions with an acceptable offer! Welcome home to this 3 bed 3 bath home where thoughtful upgrades, abundant storage, and exceptional outdoor living come together! From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice the power and remote-controlled driveway gate, fresh gravel with paver edging, and adorable tree swing. Inside, the kitchen has been beautifully enhanced with granite countertops, a gas range, and updated lighting, while warm LED lighting has been installed throughout the home. The living room features a stone fireplace with wood burning stove, solid wood beam, vaulted ceilings, plank construction, and large window that looks out over front yard. The finished basement provides additional flexible living space, including two additional rooms and a full bathroom. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom flooring has been sanded and sealed. A loft overlooking the living room adds another unique touch and creates additional space for an office, reading area, or hobby space. For the buyer who needs room to work, store, or create, this property delivers! The two-car carport has been converted into a garage, complete with secured walls, windows, wood paneling, shelving, and a garage door opener. While the basement garage also adds extensive shelving and convenience. The home also offers the convenience of a gas tankless water heater, and gas heat backup. Step outside and discover an entertainer’s dream with a multi-level patio, retractable awning, gas hookup for the grill, and a charming backyard pond. The property also includes a chicken coop, giving the backyard a country living feel. With extensive updates, finished basement space, abundant storage, upgraded utilities, and exceptional outdoor space, this is far more than just a house, it’s a property designed to accommodate hobbies, entertaining, projects, storage, and everyday living.

8472 Jacob Fork River Road, Vale

Listing courtesy of True North Realty. tori@nctruenorthrealty.com

4013 Nc Hwy 18  Highway, Vale
$4,200,000
6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 4417782 MLS
Located along NC 18 Highway in Catawba County, North Carolina, this one-of-a-kind country estate combines luxury living, productive farmland, wooded acreage, multiple residences and buildings, abundant water and outstanding recreational opportunities. Convenient to Hickory, Morganton and Asheville, the property offers an exceptional blend of country living, farming, hunting, fishing and income-producing potential in the Western North Carolina Foothills. Built in 2022, the approximately 5,000-square-foot custom home features four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and two half bathrooms with an open floor plan designed for everyday living and entertaining. The custom kitchen offers a large island with beverage cooler, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, walk-in pantry and farm sink. Seven-inch-wide hardwood flooring runs throughout the home, while the living and dining area features an approximately 20-foot ceiling with exposed wood beams, gas fireplace with granite hearth and large windows overlooking the pool. The spacious primary suite includes a tray ceiling, walk-in closet and pool views. The primary bathroom features heated tile floors, custom cabinetry and a large tiled shower. Covered front and rear porches provide additional outdoor living space overlooking the property and pool. The attached four-car garage with epoxy floors includes an approximately 15-by-10-foot walk-in, climate controlled gun safe room with electronic vault door. Above the garage is a finished bonus room configured as a home theater with a 100-inch screen TV, custom sound, theater seating and lighting, along with a home office and additional storage. Outdoor living centers around an approximately 35,000-gallon heated gunite pool featuring two waterfalls, a hot tub and travertine decking. A covered outdoor kitchen pavilion includes a custom grill, smoker, sink and bar seating, while a propane fire pit provides a gathering area with views of the open fields and South Mountains. Pool functions, sound, lighting and security can be controlled remotely by phone. Additional features include professional landscaping, irrigation and lighting, a Generac generator, tankless propane water heater, underground propane tank, zoned Trane HVAC systems, perimeter cameras and fire alarm system. An approximately 6,500-square-foot barndominium built in 2023 has its own well and septic system and features epoxy floors, large garage doors, covered workspace/storage and mezzanine storage. It also includes a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment with an open kitchen and living area. Additional improvements include a 40-by-40-foot barn and a second home at 4009 NC 18 Highway, being sold as-is, offering approximately 1,200 square feet with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The land is equally impressive, with approximately 40 acres of crop ground with farm leases in place and approximately 70 wooded acres featuring hardwood and pine timber. Multiple creeks wind through the property, while an approximately two-acre stocked pond offers fishing and valuable wildlife habitat. Whitetail deer are abundant, with crop fields, mature woods, creek corridors and dependable water creating excellent habitat for deer and other wildlife. An established road system provides convenient access throughout the acreage for farming, land management, hunting and recreation. A long private paved drive leads into the estate, where views of the South Mountains and Western North Carolina sunsets complete the setting. Few properties combine a custom luxury residence, resort-style outdoor living, large barndominium, additional residence, working farmland, timber, creeks, stocked pond and exceptional recreational opportunities in one offering. This is a truly distinctive Catawba County estate that would be difficult to duplicate.

4013 Nc Hwy 18 Highway, Vale

Listing courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC. chip.camp@whitetailproperties.com

7804 Matthew Miller  Road, Vale
$789,000
4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4414557 MLS
Legacy property - first time on the market in over 60 years! Rare opportunity to own approximately 43 acres in beautiful Vale, NC, offering a wonderful combination of open land, mature woods, creek and small pond, privacy and long-range countryside and mountain views. The property features an existing brick ranch home with approximately 1,400 sq. ft. of heated living area, plus a basement offering additional storage and utility space. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath, along with multiple living areas, a dining area, kitchen and a spacious laundry/utility room filled with natural light. The property also includes several outbuildings and plenty of room for equipment, recreational use, gardening, farming or other rural pursuits. The real highlight is the land. With approximately 43 acres of rolling countryside, wooded areas and open acreage, this property offers tremendous possibilities for a private estate, family compound, farm, recreational retreat or potential future development, subject to applicable zoning, permitting and approvals. The aerial views showcase the property's beautiful setting and surrounding North Carolina countryside. For buyers looking for even more acreage, there is also the possibility of purchasing 7888 Matthew Miller Road, which includes approximately 7 additional acres, creating the opportunity to assemble approximately 50 total acres. Properties offering this amount of acreage, an existing residence, and the opportunity to acquire nearly 50 contiguous acres are increasingly difficult to find. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities this unique Vale property has to offer!

7804 Matthew Miller Road, Vale

Listing courtesy of Espin Realty. garyespin@yahoo.com

393 Cedar Grove Church  Road, Vale
$505,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4413732 MLS
From the moment you drive through the electric gate, you’ll love this 7.26-acre retreat. A gravel driveway lined with fencing leads you to a well-kept 1,714 sq ft home that feels both comfortable and ready for everyday living. Inside you’ll find ceiling fans throughout, a stone fireplace with wooden mantle. The spacious kitchen features a workstation sink, range, dishwasher and plenty of counter and cabinet space. Home has a lot of natural light. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and its own mini-split with heat and air. Nice primary bath connected. Sliding doors open to a gorgeous 380 sq ft screen room / sunroom with a stone back wall, two ceiling fans, metal roof, and a stained wood ceiling — an inviting space you’ll actually use year-round. Separate laundry room and generous closet space complete the home. The real standout is the impressive 1,500 sq ft metal building / shop / garage. Built with a metal roof, 12'6" ceilings, concrete floors, full electric, Lighting, gutters, and a stone base, it includes three garage doors (two 10x10 and one 8x8) includes a 275 sq ft office with mini-split. This is serious workspace ready for whatever you need. Fenced with no HOA, the land is sectioned into three pastures and includes a 728 sq ft barn and a metal shed. Park RVs, ride ATVs, raise horses or cows, keep chickens. Enjoy the use the private shooting range (hunting stand conveys). Overhead drone shots show just how open and usable the acreage really is. This is country living with real freedom and room to make it your own. Barn is 26' x 28'(728 sq ft) Refrigerator and air compressor in Metal garage building convey. The hunting stand stays in the shooting / gun range. Garage has separate 200 amp service from house. Garage built 2023. Small shed by driveway stays. Mini split unit in garage is brand new - just installed. Mini spilt in primary bedroom was installed summer 2025. Both have heat and AC. DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRIC FENCES - THEY ARE LIVE AND ACTIVE Metal roof - 2022 HVAC 2022

393 Cedar Grove Church Road, Vale

Listing courtesy of Carolina Prestige Estates LLC. thomaspistone72@gmail.com

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