Riverfront Land for Sale At Online Auction In Granite Falls NC

This +/- 77.5-acre riverfront property in Granite Falls, NC offers just under 3,000 feet of frontage on the Upper Little River. The land is mostly flat and level with good-quality farmland, making it well-suited for farming, recreation, or long-term investment. With extensive river frontage, this property offers excellent recreational opportunities including swimming, fishing, and kayaking, along with a wooded riverside area ideal for camping in a peaceful rural setting in Caldwell County. 

+/- 55.5 portion, NC PIN # 370638218 by General Warranty Deed

+/- 22-acre portion along river by North Carolina Non-Warranty Deed

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The property features areas of timber that were harvested and replanted in loblolly pine approximately 10 years ago, offer several good building sites with scenic farm views. Property is zoned RA-20.

The tract adjoining the river with approximately 22 acres is in a flood zone and was conveyed to the current owner by a non-warranty deed with a limited legal description. There is no survey for the +/- 22-acre portion or the +/-55.5 -acre tract. Property currently is subject to a farm lease through the end of the year. Property is accessed by Sandbar Rd which is a private and non-state maintained. Refer to bidder pack for more information.

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Online Auction Ending Wednesday, August 5th, at 4 PM
Sandbar Rd., Granite Falls, NC 28630

CONTACT: Broker & Auctioneer Matt Gallimore at (540) 239-2585 or email Gallimore.Matt@gmail.com. You can also contact Broker & Auctioneer Sharon Roseman with United Country Big 6 Properties at (828) 320-4726 or email SharonCRoseman@gmail.com. 

BIDDER PACK: Download Bidder Pack for complete information. Bidder Pack has maps, complete terms and conditions, sample contracts, tax cards, and restrictions. Some of the plats in Bidder Pack may have notations and boundaries created by Auctioneer for illustration purposes, however unchanged surveys are in Bidder Pack as well.

SOFT CLOSE: If a bid is received within the last 2 minutes of the auction or after 4 PM, the auction close time will automatically extend 2 minutes to allow other bidders an opportunity to competitively bid prior to the auction closing. This feature eliminates “snipers” and encourages fair and impartial bidding from all participants.

BUYER’S PREMIUM – TEN PERCENT (10%): Buyer’s Premium shall be added to the final online bid, which will determine the Total Contract Sales Price. Bidders hereby acknowledge and understand that the Buyer’s Premium will be added to the winning bid to create the Total Contract Sales Price for which they are obligated to pay for the property. Example: (winning online bid $100,000 + 10% buyer’s premium = total purchase price of $110,000). Buyer’s Premium is not due until closing.

PRE-AUCTION SALES: As an agent for the Seller, the Auctioneer must present any and all bona fide written offers to the Seller, which may be created outside of the online bidding platform. Therefore, all properties are subject to pre-auction sales. Pre-auction offers must meet all off the auction terms and conditions and must be submitted to the Auctioneer on the Auction Real Estate Sales Contract, along with the required earnest deposit. Properly submitted offers will be presented to the Seller in a timely manner. Seller may accept or reject such offer at their sole and absolute discretion. When a pre-auction offer is submitted, all properly registered online bidders will be notified that “an offer” has been submitted and on which specific property, however the amount of the offer shall remain confidential. All pre-auction offers must allow a minimum of 24 hours for seller’s acceptance. A Referral Fee of 2% of the high bid is offered to a cooperating NC State Licensed Real Estate Salesperson/Broker on any pre-auction offers that are properly completed and submitted on the appropriate forms provided. Download Bidder Pack for Online Bidder’s Agreement, maps, sample contracts, and property information.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to final high bid to arrive at contract price. Earnest Money Deposit of $10,000 is required on the day of sale. Close on or before September 21st, 2026. Subject to seller confirmation. Property sold as is, where is with any and all faults. Buyer is expected to complete their own due diligence before placing a bid. The purchase contract between the Seller and the successful bidder will allow the Buyer to obtain a survey before closing. The purchase will be subject to the Buyer's review and acceptance of the survey findings. Seller or auctioneer on sellers’ behalf, may bid up to but not beyond sellers’ reserve price. Auction starts ending at 4 PM on August 5th, 2026. Please note that during the last two minutes of bidding, if a new bid is placed, the clock is automatically extended an additional two minutes. Be sure to register to bid early to ensure you receive notifications regarding any changes to the Auction, Bidder Packet and/or Pre-Auction offers received. Download Bidder Information Pack for complete terms and conditions, purchase contract and maps.

Directions:

From Granite Falls NC, take Falls Ave, to a left onto Grace Chapel Rd, to a right onto Looper Road. Follow Looper Rd, turn left onto Petra Mill Road, to a right onto Sandbar Road. Property is on both side of the road in approximately 0.6 miles. See signs.