6964 Pearces Rd Louisburg, NC 27549

Listing details for 6964 Pearces Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549 : Are you searching for a working farm or a property suited for a family compound with established infrastructure, stocked ponds, fertile pasture, and mature timber, all within 30 miles of Raleigh? Could your next homestead—whether for yourself or for extended family—be this 120± acre property in Franklin County, offering a functional livestock operation, a residence, recreational opportunities, and the flexibility to build additional homes for a compound? As you enter the farm off Pearces Road, you and your visitors are welcomed by a paved, tree-lined entrance that leads to wood-slat fencing and multiple ponds before arriving at the main residence. The farmhouse is approximately 2,000 square feet and features three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Interior highlights include a wood-burning fireplace, walk-in closets, and a master suite designed to be ADA compliant. Outdoor living spaces include porches and decks that extend toward a pond in the backyard, creating opportunities for convenient fishing. A stone patio and fire pit are positioned along the pond's edge, providing a gathering space for family and friends. Nearby is a dog kennel area and a storage barn suitable for multiple uses such as a garden shed, chicken coop, or general storage. A two-car detached garage with a fully floored second level provides additional storage space. The farm is designed for livestock operations, with 10 fenced paddocks that each have a water source. Three of the paddocks are equipped with 20x20 shelters. Another paddock includes a shelter with gates, chutes, and electricity for sorting and loading livestock. A separate paddock features a two-stall horse barn with a tack room and hay storage, also serviced with water and power. An additional shelter offers dual paddock access on one side and hay storage on the other. Water resources are a highlight of the property, with five ponds, approximately 10 acres total, stocked with catfish, bass, and crappie - makes for some great fishing. The ponds have been consistently maintained and restocked by a farmhand. Fertile soils support strong pasture growth and sustain a half-acre garden that is supplied with water. Large hardwoods, including oak, bald cypress, pecan, and maple, provide shade and natural diversity across the farm. The back portion of the property adjoins Crooked Creek and includes approximately 32 acres of wooded land. This section supports wildlife habitat and offers opportunities for hunting and food plot establishment. With its mix of open pastures, water resources, and wooded acreage, the property provides both agricultural and recreational utility. Supporting farm operations, a large equipment shelter with power is located near the farmhouse for easy access. Extensive trails throughout the property allow for travel by ATV or horseback, adding both practical convenience and recreational enjoyment. Two adjoining tracts of 14.5 acres and 11 acres are also available, with existing fencing in place. Together, these tracts could expand the farm to nearly 150 contiguous acres. The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) allows for a secondary accessory building on each parcel that can serve as living quarters for an in-law residence, a young adult, or a tenant for rental income. This provision makes it possible to build a main home and a secondary home on each parcel, allowing for up to five homesites on this 120± acre property. This property is located in a quiet agricultural community in Franklin County, reflecting the rural landscape of eastern North Carolina while still offering convenience. Raleigh is only 30 miles away via Highway 401. The farm is 8 miles north on Highway 39 to Louisburg, 11 miles from Wake Forest, 10 miles from Zebulon via Highway 39, and 35 miles from Rocky Mount via Interstate 64. Access to shopping, dining, education, medical facilities, and cultural amenities is readily available, making this farm both functional and well-positioned