If you’ve been looking for a mountain building site to realize your long-range-view relaxation plan, this 6-acre parcel in Clay County is worth a look. Deep within the Nantahala National Forest, it is the elevation that shapes this land. At around 3000 feet, endless sunset views come standard in this part of western North Carolina’s mountain-home market.
The property is in the Shooting Creek Trails subdivision, an established mountain-home community with more than 40 lots and roughly half already built out – proof this terrain works for the buyers who choose it. Old-growth deciduous forests blanket the neighborhood, and the terrain dictates large and private parcels. Check out the 3D terrain rendering of this vicinity confirming genuine long-range mountain and sunset views.
There is no minimum square footage requirement. Build a cozy cottage, a tiny home, or a sprawling estate—the choice is yours. With selective tree clearing, you can enjoy beautiful mountain views while maintaining the peaceful wooded setting. Amended Covenants focus strictly on easements and right-of-ways, ensuring your privacy and property rights are protected without over-regulation.
Access is straightforward: approximately 93 feet of direct frontage on Lories Mountain Dr, a well-maintained gravel road. Access is well positioned in the middle of the parcel and provides an at-grade driveway connection. The full 6 acres is wooded in mature deciduous forest, giving the property privacy and a natural buffer on every side. Well and septic are required in the community, and power is at the roadway. There are no structures to work around and no cleanup to do – this is a clean canvas.
At $60,000, the property is priced well below its current comp-supported market value, which gives a buyer real room whether the plan is to build now, hold, or both. Buyer to verify all site-specific details.
Property Features
Terrain & Natural Features
- ✅ 6.00 acres, 100% wooded in mature deciduous hardwood
- ✅ Confirmed long-range mountain and sunset views
- ✅ Full privacy and seclusion — single road frontage, no adjacent structures visible
- ✅ 0% flood zone, 0% wetlands (county-confirmed)
Location & Access
- ✅ 93 feet of direct road frontage on Lories Mountain Dr (gravel)
- ✅ Located in Clay County, NC, in the established Shooting Creek Trails mountain-home subdivision
- ✅ 15 miles to Franklin, NC (schools, Angel Medical Center)
- ✅ Near US-64 and US-441
Site Condition
- ✅ Raw land — no existing structures, nothing to remove
- ✅ Power in the neighborhood, well and septic required
- ✅ No zoning restriction on file (per county assessor)
- ✅ No known environmental concerns, no debris