21 ACRES IN NC FOOTHILLS - NO HOA - 4BR PERC - R3 ZONING
21-acre tract located on Ridley Ranch Rd in Hiddenite, Alexander County, NC, positioned in the Western North Carolina Foothills. This property features approximately 175 feet of elevation change (1,132'-1,310') and classic foothills terrain offering privacy, seasonal view potential, and multiple possible homesite locations.
Current soil report on file approved for a 4-bedroom home. No flood zone and no wetlands. No HOA.
Zoned R3 (Residential District Three), permitting by right: single-family detached homes, two-family attached dwellings, manufactured homes (meeting county standards), accessory dwelling units (per regulations), family care homes, home occupations, agriculture, and forestry uses.
Agriculture permitted by right. Horses and livestock allowed. Riding stables permitted. Short-term rental use not prohibited in this district
Well and septic installation required. Road frontage on Ridley Ranch Rd. Rural setting with convenient access to nearby towns and outdoor recreation.
Hiddenite is known for its foothills setting, outdoor recreation opportunities, and small-town environment while remaining within reasonable driving distance to Hickory, Statesville, and Charlotte.
Parcel ID: 140234
County: Alexander County, NC
Address: Ridley Ranch Rd, Hiddenite, NC 28636
Coordinates: 35.993, -81.023
NEARBY MAJOR CITIES
Hickory, NC - approx. 25 miles (35 min)
Statesville, NC - approx. 28 miles (40 min)
Charlotte, NC - approx. 63 miles (1 hr 15 min)
Boone, NC - approx. 45 miles (1 hr)
NEARBY MAJOR AIRPORTS
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) - approx. 65 miles
Piedmont Triad International (GSO) - approx. 75 miles
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - approx. 110 miles
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) - approx. 60 miles
NEARBY MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
Lake Hickory - approx. 20 miles
Stone Mountain State Park - approx. 35 miles
Blowing Rock / Blue Ridge Parkway - approx. 50 miles
South Mountains State Park - approx. 45 miles
Property Type(s):
Lot/Land/Acreage
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Year Built
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0
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County
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Alexander
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SCHOOLS
| Elementary School |
Unspecified |
| Jr. High School |
Unspecified |
| High School |
Unspecified |
Additional Details
| LOT |
21 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Private, Rolling Slope, Views, Wooded |
| LOT DIMENSIONS |
646x1257x707x360x180x60x250x171x278x70 |
| MLS STATUS |
Active |
| SEWER |
Septic Needed |
| VIEW |
Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION |
Mountain(s) |
Location
Listed with Dalton Wade, Inc.
Date last updated: 2/12/26 11:31 PM PST
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