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If you hear the word “homesteading,” do you think of living in the country, off the grid, growing your own food? It’s a bit of a stereotype! While it is true for some homesteaders, it’s certainly not for all.
Well, think of it as a continuum of activities focused on cost-savings, environmentally-conscious living, and food production and preservation. The fundamental tenets of homesteading are sustainable living and self-reliance. There are urban homesteaders as well as those who live on large acreages. Some make their homes near big cities - Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, for example - while others live miles away from their nearest neighbor!

Homesteading is a lifestyle, and each homesteader chooses the self-reliant activities that work for them. Some maintain their own food sources with gardens and livestock. Others focus on energy sources by living off the grid or installing solar panels. For most homesteaders, Internet access is a priority!
From a real estate point of view, “homestead property” is more a state of mind rather than a strict set of property parameters. In North Carolina law, a “homestead exemption” law may lower your property tax and protect a portion of your property from creditors in case of bankruptcy or other financial hardship.
There are strict guidelines regarding who is eligible for a homestead exemption, usually along the lines of age, income, disability status, veteran status, and occupancy.
The protection against your property being seized by a creditor is subject to some exemptions, so it’s not guaranteed. It’s probably best to consult an NC attorney for clarification.
In general, when looking at property for homesteading, check out planned development reports for the area, research soil quality and water sources, zoning, and make sure there's a solid road to access the property. Don’t forget Internet availability!
If you think of a homesteading lifestyle as focused on sustainable living practices, you can start living as a homesteader no matter where your house is located. Many urban homesteaders “start small” with these sustainable living practices.

There are federal and state rebates (via Duke Energy) for North Carolina residents installing solar panels in their homes. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 allows for renewable energy tax credits for fuel cells, geothermal heat pumps, and small wind turbines, with guidelines similar to those for solar energy systems.

Rainwater collection or rainwater harvesting means collecting the run-off from a roof into downspouts and storage units. A collection system can be as simple as funneling water into a rain barrel or as elaborate as storing enough rainwater in large tanks to meet the demands of the entire household.

Homeowners without room for outdoor gardens also grow herbs indoors, sometimes devoting entire walls to the effort.
A root cellar or a simple cold storage area can be created in homes with basements. Pickling and canning/preserving fruits and vegetables is another common practice for homesteaders, and basements provide excellent storage.
Urban homesteaders without their own yards may also participate in community gardens or co-ops to grow fresh vegetables in their own space.
Homesteaders sometimes choose to homeschool their children. In some areas with homeschool groups, students get together with other families for social activities to supplement the home education.
Many homesteaders who start making candles and soap for personal use can create secondary businesses, selling to others. Fresh fruits and vegetables from their own gardens can also supplement income.
If you’re interested in learning more about homesteading, this website is an excellent place to start: Thrifty Homesteader.
North Carolina is considered one of the top US states for maintaining a homesteading lifestyle. Our climate and geography are well-suited for farming and raising livestock. Most homesteaders choose places in the Piedmont and western North Carolina, although we have available property in the Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham area, too.
Although the average temperatures in the mid and western areas of the state are not as warm as coastal regions, they are still mild and conducive to a long growing season. And, of course, no pesky hurricanes!

Several existing homesteading communities in the state offer new homesteaders the opportunity to plug into existing resources and experience.
Current government regulations - building codes, zoning, and guidelines on landscaping and animal keeping - must be considered when choosing a homestead location. Homesteaders selling eggs and livestock may also need to consider food safety guidelines. Most livestock can only be raised on properties above a particular acreage overall; a rule-of-thumb of one to two acres per cow is a best practice.

So the answer to “what is homesteading” turns out to be more a state of mind than a single cut-and-dried definition. The good news is that there are properties within our Triangle area where you can create your own homestead. Then, you can choose as many activities along the continuum as you have room or energy for.
If you’re interested in finding or purchasing property with acreage in the Triangle area, we’d love to help. See the listings below or click this link to see available large lots in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill. Also, you can use our Advanced Search to search for land. Just make sure to click "Land" under "Property Details" at the top right of the page.
Discover the perfect opportunity to build your dream home or invest in future development on this beautiful 9.74-acre parcel offers privacy, space, and flexibility in a p...
Discover the perfect opportunity with this expansive 15.40-acre parcel of land located in Roxboro, NC. This prime piece of real estate offers limitless possibilities with...
8+ Acres of Land Ready for your Dream House! Country Living with lots of privacy with space for gardens, outbuildings, and farm animals!
Discover the quiet beauty of 8.51± acres in the charming town of Bunn. This private tract offers scenic water views along Crooked Creek and is highlighted by a stand of m...
10 acres with 0.5 acres of cleared land and soils potentially suitable for a 5-bedroom septic system. Frontage on G F Ball Road (gravel state road). G F Ball Road term...
10 acres with small stream, mid-aged timber, and soils potentially suitable for a 5-bedroom septic system. Frontage on G F Ball Road (gravel state road). G F Ball Road...
10 acres with two small streams, mid-aged timber, and soils potentially suitable for a 5-bedroom septic system. Frontage on G F Ball Road (gravel state road). G F Ball...
10.1 acres with a mixture of 2023 loblolly pine plantation and mid-aged timber. The soils are potentially suitable for a 5-bedroom septic system. Frontage on G F Ball R...
10.1 acres with a mixture of 2023 loblolly pine plantation and mid-aged timber, old sheds and well (unknown condition). The soils are potentially suitable for a 5-bedroo...
10.4 acres with mid-aged timber, and soils potentially suitable for a 5-bedroom septic system. Frontage on G F Ball Road (gravel state road). G F Ball Road terminates ...
10.1 acres with 2.3 acres of cleared land and soils potentially suitable for a 5-bedroom septic system. Frontage on G F Ball Road (gravel state road) and/or Alert Road (...
10.1 acres with 3.1 acres of cleared land and soils potentially suitable for a 5-bedroom septic system. Frontage on G F Ball Road (gravel state road). G F Ball Road te...
10.6 acres with mid-aged timber, and a small stream. The soils are potentially suitable for a 5-bedroom septic system. Frontage on G F Ball Road (gravel state road). ...
10 acres with 3.1 acres of cleared land and soils potentially suitable for a 5-bedroom septic system. Frontage on G F Ball Road (gravel state road). G F Ball Road is a...
Enjoy the best of country living on this beautiful 14.75-acre parcel, once part of an original 19.6-acre homestead with no known deed restrictions! This gently rolling tr...
This beautiful 9.52 ACRE lot is ready to go with NO RESTRICTIONS!! Minutes from MAYO LAKE!! WELL and SEPTIC INSTALLED!!!Bring your builder and your imagination to life!! ...
11.6 acres with two small streams, mid-aged timber, and soils potentially suitable for a 5-bedroom septic system. Frontage on G F Ball Road (gravel state road). G F Ba...
Escape to over 10 acres of secluded land with no restrictions! Create your dream home, establish a mini farm, or pursue development possibilities...the options are endles...
Over 8 acres in Beautiful Rural Franklin County! This offers potential custom home site, mini-farm or homestead, future subdivision (buyer to verify), investment opportun...
Concrete for the road is being poured Friday-Monday. Please do not access the road until the barrier has been removed. Flat acreage ready for your New Construction h...
7+ Acres ready for your dream home. Located in the heart of Franklin County near Centerville. Survey needed to calculate exact acreage.
Total of 4 parcels A62-336, A62-348, A62-337, A62-349
Beautiful 9.79 Acre Parcel located between Louisburg and Franklinton! An awesome place to build your dream home, just minutes from downtown Louisburg. Property has multip...
WELCOME to 8.89 acres of beautifully wooded land! At the heart of this property sits a large pond, offering a perfect focal point for your future home! Mature trees offer...
Opportunity for a lake front home, possibly two, located in the Town of Swepsonville, Southern Alamance County. Swepsonville is within commuting distance to Raleigh, Du...
**Owner Willing to Carry the Note** Enjoy your own slice of nature just minutes from everything! This private, wooded 17+ acre lot offers total peace and seclusion while...
Discover the possibilities with this beautiful 10.1± acre tract in Western Harnett County, NC, offering approximately 400 feet of road frontage and a serene, wooded setti...
ATTENTION: Please walk the lot with an agent (clearing as seen on Aerial photo on the right IS NOT a part of the owners land) Discover the perfect opportunity to build yo...
Rare opportunity to own 10 acres outside of Siler City with plenty of room to create your vision. Whether you're looking for a private homesite, recreational property, or...
10 acres ready for your dream home! 4 bedroom perc site on property. Additional acreage is available see MLS 10151406.
Explore the potential of this picturesque (8) acre tract situated in the desirable Graham area of Alamance County. This captivating property is fully wooded, providing a ...
Lot 1 has 11.22 acres; there are 5 more lots available now, a total of 66.47 acres. You can buy 1 lot or any combination of lots to make a larger tract. This tract has so...
+/-18.2 ACRES with NO RESTRICTIONS in ROUGEMONT!!! 4-bedroom perk site!!! Convenient to Durham, Roxboro, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Butner, Creedmoor! Come build your dream ho...
14.8 acres with a mixture of 2023 loblolly pine plantation, mid-aged timber, and a stream. The soils are potentially suitable for a 5-bedroom septic system. Frontage on...
This tract adjoins US 421 and right at the Walmart Shopping center between Dunn and Erwin. This is a super investment tract with a blank canvas. Priced to sell!
Escape to your own private retreat with this 25-acre wooded tract off Will Lucas Rd. Perfect for those seeking space, privacy, and versatility. Whether you envision a rec...
10 acre track. Perfect to subdivide or build your forever home. This parcel has a 30' wide access easement over the adjacent parcels leading all the way to Love Grove Chu...
Private 8.9 acres, wooded .lots of opportunities for these 2 tracts of land. There is no road frontage but the town of Coats has a paper St (easement) that runs to this p...
Lying just below the companion tract along Walnut Grove Church Road, this 9.88± acre parcel settles into the lower end of the field where the cultivated ground tapers tow...
tract 5 has 14.48 open woodland with access easement and state road frontage. Soil report shows good soils for 4-bedroom perk. No restrictions except no mobile homes. Enj...
Land is Back on the Market after receiving PERC test permit. This is Country living at its BEST and within minutes of downtown Pittsboro. This is 10 ACRES of stunning, ma...
One of three available tracts. Discover the opportunity to own approximately 11.43 acres on Leaflet Church Road in Lillington. This tract offers a combination of open lan...
One of three available tracts. Discover the opportunity to own approximately 11.71 acres on Leaflet Church Road in Lillington. This tract offers a combination of open lan...
2 Tracts combined to make a LARGE 10+ Acres for your new home! Lots of room for your dream home with space to spread out! Country life at its best surrounded by the peace...
First time available: This absolutely beautiful approximately 13 -acre wooded lot. Choose your builder. No restrictions since in the unincorporated area of Alamance Count...
One of three available tracts. Discover the opportunity to own approximately 11.78 acres on Leaflet Church Road in Lillington. This tract offers a combination of open lan...
7284 Highway 49 -- Discover the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and opportunity on this remarkable 13.5-acre homesite in Orange County. Tucked away from the road and su...
Almost 8 acres of untapped potential. This beautiful tract of land is waiting for your creative energy. It is convenient to shopping, but not to close to the hustle and...
7275 Atkins Road -- Escape the crowded subdivision lifestyle and discover the freedom of owning 15.1 acres of gently rolling wooded land in beautiful Orange County. If yo...
Bring your builder!! Discover 10.47 acres of beautifully wooded land in the sought-after Western School District! This serene property is a nature lover's dream, offering...
If you've been searching for a private country setting where you can build your dream home and step right into hundreds of acres of public recreation, this is the one. N...
This is Lot 6 of Franklin Meadows, a new community of just eight 10-acre lots located on serene countryside only a few miles northeast of downtown Franklinton. Enjoy a bl...
This mid-size vacant land tract in Orange County, North Carolina offers a unique blend of conservation, recreation, and future potential. Approximately 25± acres are prot...
This stunning 10 acre, unrestricted property offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. With a level topography, the land is ready for your vision, whether y...
Discover the possibilities with this beautiful 10-acre tract in Franklin County! Offering a peaceful rural setting with plenty of privacy, this property is the perfect op...
Rare building lot with it's OWN DEDICATED POND! This is Lot 7 of Franklin Meadows, a new community of just eight 10-acre lots located on serene countryside only a few mil...
GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN WESTERN HARNETT. 17.25 ACRES ON NC HWY 87 ADJOINING STONEY CREEK MANOR. OVER 900 FEET OF ROAD FRONTAGE
Looking for LAND in popular northern FRANKLIN County with NO HOA? Check out this 17.13-acre, gently sloping parcel with 90-feet road frontage on paved, state-maintained ...
Discover 16.75 acres of opportunity in terrific Alamance County -- now featuring an incredible NEW PRICE and exceptional value! This expansive parcel offers a beautiful m...
Back on the market at no fault of the sellers is a 17.18 acre +/- AR agricultural zoned parcel off of Mebane Oaks Rd. 10 minutes to I-40/85 Mebane Oaks Rd. exit. Convenie...
RIVERFRONT LAND overlooking DEEP CREEK! Build your Dream Home!! Partially cleared area currently maintained by a local farmer. Pasture/meadow on the front side, at the ro...
10.75 ACRES WITH ACCESS TO MAYO LAKE AND NO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS located less than a mile from MAYO LAKE PARK AND PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS! Great lot to build your dream home,...
Don't miss this rare chance to own a piece of Orange County's beautiful countryside. This 7-acre parcel in Cedar Grove perfectly balances peace, privacy, and proximity to...
Don't miss this rare chance to own a piece of Orange County's beautiful countryside. This 7-acre parcel in Cedar Grove perfectly balances peace, privacy, and proximity to...
10-acre tract of undeveloped land offering endless possibilities. Whether you're looking to build your dream home, establish a private retreat, or invest in land for the ...
Discover this rare lake view lot with breathtaking views of sparkling waters reflecting stunning sunsets. The gently sloping terrain makes it perfect for a basement build...
This 7.6-acre lot on Solomon Worley Dr in Moncure, NC offers privacy, mixed woods, and no HOA. Located minutes from US-1, with easy access to Lake Jordan and nearby towns...
Beautiful private wooded lot. Convenient to Hillsborough and Mebane. Approximately 30 mins. from Durham and Chapel Hill. Nice stream on property that gives opportunity to...
7.65-acre buildable lot with 3 bedroom perc, located in the desirable Western Alamance School District. This expansive property offers a great opportunity for you to brin...
Secluded & private homesite - minutes from town! Tucked away off a quiet road, this unrestricted vacant land backs up to Pokeberry Creek and offers the perfect setting f...
Bordered by a year-round stream, this mostly rectangular lot sits on the corner of Gray and Berry Road in Timberlake - just the right balance of convenient and peace & qu...
Beautiful 10-acre wooded lot offering privacy, space, and convenience. This land is ideal for those seeking to build in a quiet rural setting while remaining fairly close...
Almost 20 unrestricted (no HOA!) acres bordering Jeffries Creek that you can mold into your own slice of paradise! This land is a blank slate, just waiting for your creat...
Stunning 9+ acre waterfront parcel located in Western Harnett County, offering approximately 121 feet of road frontage along Hwy 27. This unique property features a packh...
Sitting just east of Louisburg in the quiet countryside of Franklin County, this 9.91± acre tract along Walnut Grove Church Road lays out in gentle, rolling terrain that ...
Look No More! This homesite is THE ONE! Horses allowed, gorgeous landscape and NO HOA! A rare opportunity for custom builders or discerning buyers seeking acreage, privac...
13+ Acres of Pure Potential - No Restrictions, No HOA! > Discover the ultimate ''hidden gem'' in Lillington. This sprawling 13.02-acre sanctuary offers a rare level of pr...
Beautiful vacant land with rolling hills and pond. Very convenient to Graham and I-40. Perfect for horses or other livestock.
Secluded & private homesite - minutes from town! Tucked away off a quiet road, this unrestricted vacant land backs up to Pokeberry Creek and offers the perfect setting f...
Fantastic opportunity to invest or build on almost 20 acres. Located between Lillington, Erwin and Bunnlevel with convenient access to Hwy 401 and I-95, making Fuquay Var...
Wooded land convenient to most everything. Great for residential development. Portion zoned RS-12 residential and the other remaining is not assigned.
7.50 acres of what you've been dreaming of creating! Lovely, mild-sloping wooded property where you can build your own quiet haven and still have access to town amenities...
Seller is motivated to move both parcels. Multi-parcel opportunity (2 parcels available for sale). Adjoining property to 187 Clarence Rd. is available: 240 Clarence Alsto...
9.11-acre buildable lot with 3 bedroom perc, located in the desirable Western Alamance School District. This expansive property offers a great opportunity for you to brin...
Just under 22 unrestricted (no HOA!) acres bordering Jeffries Creek that you can mold into your own slice of paradise! This land is a blank slate, just waiting for your c...
10 acre track. Perfect to subdivide or build your forever home. This parcel has a 30' wide access easement over the adjacent parcels leading all the way to Love Grove Chu...
This isn't just a piece of land. Nestled in a peaceful area near the scenic shores of Mayo Lake, this residential lot offers lots of opportunity to create the lifestyle...
Quiet, private 20 acre pristine estate with riverfront view (owned by same family since 1951), 20 minutes north of Durham, easy commute to Research Triangle. Near element...
Beautiful large tract in Franklin County perfect to build your dream home on, with lots and lots of space to spread out. Country living with lots of privacy on 23+ Acres ...
Build your dream home on this beautiful 14.3-acre property offering plenty of space, privacy, and endless possibilities. Perk test completed on June 1, 2026. The property...
Will Rogers said ''Buy land 'cause they ain't making any more of it.'' +/- 8.914 Acres in beautiful & fast-growing Fuquay-Varina. A former cow pasture- Zoned Residential ...
Amazing opportunity to own 9 acres of undeveloped land less than 30 minutes from Raleigh! This expansive property offers endless potential with no restrictive covenants a...
Discover a rare chance to own nearly 13 acres of pristine land teeming with natural beauty and biodiversity. A mix of forest and approximately 2 acres of cleared acreage....
This nearly 20-acre tract sits in Harnett County near Highway 87, offering convenient access to both Sanford and Fayetteville. The land is mostly flat and wooded, providi...
Tucked away in the quiet heart of Harnett County, this 18.70-acre parcel offers a nice mix of privacy and potential. With no road frontage, it feels truly secluded, makin...
Come explore this beautiful forested lot! Enjoy the peaceful natural beauty and visualize the ideal place for your dream home. With both pine and hardwood forest, an ephe...
7.43 Acres between Sanford and Lillington! (3) tracts of land, mostly wooded. 125' of road frontage. County water is at the front. Unique opportunity in a fast growing ar...
25+/- acres of timberland available in Louisburg! Soil tests show suitable soils for a 4-bedroom conventional septic system. The natural forest consists primarily of hard...
two parcels totaling 21.43 acres with the only restriction being no singlewides or doublewides. Site Built only or Modular allowed. Preliminary soil evaluation shows good...
Image a vivid picture of a secluded and natural getaway! The ideal spot for various outdoor activities and family gatherings. Whether you're looking to hunt, ride dirt bi...
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