Neighborhoods near George Hildebrand Elementary School in Connelly Springs, NC

Bakers Mountain rises from the terrain of South Hickory, and its peak is visible throughout the community just outside of Hickory, North Carolina. The mountain’s forested ridges match much of the landscape of South Hickory, a blend of subdivisions, woods and farmland. South Hickory residents live in a community that’s increasingly popular with

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.

Full of farms and quiet backroads, Vale is a rural area mostly in Lincoln County. There are no homeowners associations or subdivisions here, and homes are on large lots, creating plenty of breathing room between neighbors. “All of Vale is a country setting where you have room to grow and to enjoy the outdoors,” says Jamie McSwain, a Realtor with

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.

Valdese, NC, a Western North Carolina town, preserves Waldensian heritage. It features a charming Main Street and Lake Rhodhiss for recreation. Burke County Public Schools include highly rated Heritage Middle.

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

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