North Carolina Land for Sale near Rocky Mount
Owner Financing Available! (see details below)
Between Rocky Mount and Centerville, this easy-access property offers that trademark countryside peace and privacy, and tremendous value.
- Tested and Passed for Traditional Septic
- Manufactured/Modular Homes OK
- Paved Road Frontage
- Power along Road
- Very Buildable: Mostly Flat, No Floodplain or Wetlands
- Priced about 13% Below Market
Come enjoy the quiet beauty of the countryside on this 4.18 acre property in Franklin County, North Carolina, just half an hour from Rocky Mount. With nearly 500 feet of paved frontage along Reed Road, a power-lined public highway, access is simple while still giving you that wide-open rural feel. The land is mostly flat and completely free of floodplain or wetlands obstructions, making it a dream to build on, whether you’re planning your forever home or a weekend retreat.
This property has already been tested and approved for a traditional septic system, saving you time and hassle. Its Agricultural Residential zoning is refreshingly flexible, allowing for both Class A and B manufactured homes, so you can build what works best for your lifestyle.
Step outside and you’ll see why people fall in love with this part of Franklin County—deer and wildlife are abundant, the nights are quiet, and the skies stretch wide and clear. At the same time, you’re only seven minutes from Centerville for everyday essentials, and taxes here are delightfully low—just $360 last year.
Best of all, this land is priced about 13% below market, offering you a rare chance to own a larger tract at real value. If you’ve been looking for that sweet spot where peace and convenience meet, this is it—an inviting piece of land where you can put down roots and enjoy the simple things. Grab it today at an unbeatable Acretown price!
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer.
Si habla español, por favor pida por Andy en nuestro equipo y él estará encantado de ayudarle.
We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
Best Deal in the Market – Check Zillow or Redfin and You’ll Agree!
After opening this map, you may see even more information about the area by clicking on Map Legend, then Overlays.
- ADDRESS (street # estimated – use GPS for navigation): 1143 Reed Rd, Castalia, NC 27816
- SIZE: 4.18 acres
- GPS COORDINATES: 36.148766, -78.046808
- PARCEL #: 034232
- ABRIDGED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Mb 2001/14
- FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: view here
- PLAT MAP/SURVEY: none (get County’s boundary/KML file here – opens in Google Earth)
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- MINERAL RIGHTS: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): starting at SW corner, 477′ NE (along road) x 609′ SE x 279′ SW x 466′ W to POB
- FLOODPLAIN: none
- WETLANDS: none
- ELEVATION: 282 feet
- TERRAIN: mostly flat, some gently rolling
- CONDITION: undeveloped, wooded
- ACCESS: 477 feet of direct frontage on Reed Rd, a paved public road
- POWER: available along the road thru Duke Energy (800-777-9898, https://www.duke-energy.com)
- WATER: well would need to be installed
- WASTEWATER: just tested and passed as suitable for traditional septic (view report here)
- TAXES: $360.13 in 2024
- HOA: none
- DEED RESTRICTIONS: none
- ZONING: AR – Agricultural Residential
- manufactured/modular/mobile homes OK (class A and B)
- some commercial uses OK w/permit (gas station, campground, auto shop, and more)
- see full zoning code here
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Laurel Mill (Elementary) – Terrell Lane (Middle School) – Louisburg (High School)
- NEAREST CITIES: Centerville < Rocky Mount < Raleigh
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Rocky Mount Regional (37 mins), Raleigh-Durham International (1 hr 23 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Assessor 919-496-2172 x 1
- Treasurer 919-496-2172
- Recorder 919-496-3500
- Clerk 919-496-5994
- Planning & Zoning 919-496-2909 x 1323
- County GIS
coming soon . . .
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Click HERE to open the destination in Google Maps, and simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.
- From this link, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
If for some reason you’re having trouble with that link, you can navigate to GPS coordinates: 36.148766, -78.046808
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here. You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
Located in a “postcard” pocket of North Carolina, this property is perfectly situated near popular local attractions offering a variety of recreational options. Medoc Mountain State Park is a standout, known for its scenic trails ideal for hiking, horseback riding, and birdwatching, as well as peaceful fishing spots along Little Fishing Creek. Lake Royale provides an inviting atmosphere for boating enthusiasts, swimmers, and those who enjoy relaxing lakeside afternoons. For families, V.E. and Lydia H. Owens Recreational Park at Bull Creek is a local favorite, featuring walking paths, playgrounds, and sports fields set within beautiful natural surroundings. Daily essentials are available in Centerville just 7 minutes away, and when you need the full spectrum of big box shopping, head to Rocky Mount about a half hour southeast. For big city action, Raleigh is within easy reach, combining modern energy with southern charm.
NEARBY – V.E. and Lydia H. Owens Recreational Park at Bull Creek (19 mins), Medoc Mountain Picnic Area & Trailhead (19 mins), Franklin County Parks & Rec (19 mins), Medoc Mountain State Park (20 mins), Stoney Creek Environmental Park (21 mins), J. W. Glover Park (24 mins), Lake Royale (31 mins), City Lake (31 mins), and more!
CENTERVILLE (7 mins, nearest grocery store – Dollar General)
ROCKY MOUNT (33 mins, nearest Walmart)
- RETAIL – Walmart, Food Lion, Smith’s Red & White, Harris Teeter, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, ALDI, Piggly Wiggly, and more!
- RESTAURANTS – McDonalds, Wendy’s, Wawa, Popeyes, Chick-fil-A, Arbys, Taco Bell, Hardee’s, and more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, Gam-Med Urgent Care, OIC Family Medical Center at Happy Hill, Eastern North Carolina Medical Group Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount Family Medical Center, and more.
- RECREATIONAL – Rocky Mount Mills, Battle Park, Rocky Mount Sports Complex, Sunset Park, Tar River Trail, Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, City Lake Park, and more!
RALEIGH (60 mins, nearest major city)
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Owner Financed Price = $88,800
- Down Payment = $19,000
- Monthly Payment = $992.55
- Term = 10 years (120 months)
- Interest Rate = 10.9%
- No Pre-Payoff Penalty!
We have a two-week waiting period after the posting of our original MLS listing before we open up the owner-financing option. Also, if you would like to make a larger down payment in exchange for a slightly lower interest rate and/or fewer payments, we can certainly accomodate that, so just let us know! If you’d like to buy this property via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for third-party financing will probably come from AgCarolina Farm Credit and their details are below:
AgCarolina Farm Credit is one of the best local land lenders for rural properties and they require as little as 20% down up to a 20-year term, with interest rates at 9.5%, with no pre-payoff penalties. Please contact them by phone at (252) 443-1290, or visit them in person here: 2472 Woodruff Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. They do serve North Carolina.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For Sale By Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf. We do offer 2.5% commission to buyer agents.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, buildability, and approved/allowable useage for the property. We are happy to help however we can.