Neighborhoods near Sunshine Elementary School in Bostic, NC

Among the mountains of western North Carolina is the small community of Union Mills. It's an area that offers "Clean, quiet living," according to Realtor Dan Hoffman, owner of Lake Lure Land. "We also have some of the best well water in the state." While many people think of this area as a vacation spot, and it is, there are also plenty of

Bostic, NC provides rural living with spacious homes on large lots. The town features the historic Washburn's General Store and Bostic Lincoln Center. Nearby Forest City offers additional dining and shopping options.

The Silver Creek area is about 13 miles from Downtown Morganton. The community includes the town of Glen Alpine, the upscale neighborhood Silver Creek Plantation, and countless homes on multi-acre lots. “It’s kind of a farming area outside of the city a good little bit,” says Chris Gettys, A Realtor and broker with eXp Realty who lives nearby and

Lawndale, NC is a small rural town with textile mill roots. Historic homes line country lanes near highly rated schools. Piedmont Park, Spangler Branch Library, and Lawndale Museum preserve the town's heritage.

Casar, NC is a small rural town near the South Mountains. The community features Casar Park, hosts townwide yard sales, and is close to South Mountains State Park's hiking trails. Casar Elementary is highly rated.

Lower Fork is a rural community of about 3,300 tucked into the South Mountains of Burke County. The community has a variety of housing choices and is close to outdoor attractions like South Mountain State Park and numerous hiking trails. “It's in the country basically,” says Paula Dodge, a Realtor at Home & Heart Realty. There's not a whole lot of

Ellenboro, NC is a rural community with modest homes and well-rated schools. Residents enjoy outdoor activities at South Mountains State Park. Nearby Forest City and Shelby provide additional dining and retail options.

The Upper Fork area of Morganton is home to about 1,000 residents, many winding creeks and the South Mountains State Park. Residents are often treated to views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from their front yards or find peaceful solitude on home farms surrounded by trees. Yet, Downtown Morganton, with its shopping, dining and services, is only

Forest City, NC, nestles in the Great Smoky Mountain foothills. This charming town features a vibrant downtown, well-rated Forest City-Dunbar Elementary, and outdoor spots like Crowe Park and the Thermal Belt Rail Trail.