$275,000
5822 Ruralview Road, Gibsonville, NC 27249
Guilford County · Madison Township · Parcel 111650
5822 Ruralview Road is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch built in 1969 on 3.86 acres zoned AG in Gibsonville, North Carolina (Guilford County), listed for $275,000 by Joy Watson Real Estate. It has a private well, a septic system permitted in 1969 for four bedrooms and pumped in December 2024, a wooded walking path, and room for a small farm or an accessory dwelling unit. A Guilford County stream determination dated October 1, 2026 places a buffered stream in the rear woods.
- 3.86 acres zoned AG
- 4-bedroom septic permit on file
- Septic pumped Dec 2024
- Brick ranch, built 1969
- Wooded walking path
- Room for a small farm or ADU
- Wood stove insert
- One family since 1969
Occupied home. Showings by appointment only, with at least 24 hours' notice so the occupant has time to step out. Please do not walk the property or approach the house without an appointment.
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Overview
What's special
Four documented bedrooms on 3.86 acres zoned AG, and one family's home since 1969. Guilford County's own archive holds the original 1969 septic permit for this property, showing the system was approved for a four-bedroom home from day one, and the system was last pumped in December 2024.
A brick ranch with a cleared yard up front, woods and a walking path out back, and room to farm or add a second dwelling, a short drive from Country Hills Golf Course. The sellers report that the rear bathroom was updated in 2016, the roof was replaced around 2019, and the original kitchen has newer appliances. There is no central air; a few window air conditioning units stay with the home. Heat is radiant ceiling heat with thermostats in each room, plus a wood stove insert that also stays.
Home at a Glance
Key facts
*Approximate, measured by the listing broker; buyer to verify. Tap any fact to read more, or see All facts below.
Floor Plan
How the home lays out
Everything is on one level. The kitchen and family room share the back of the house by the fireplace, with the living room and foyer in front. A center hall leads to four bedrooms and two full baths, and the family room opens to a 326 sq ft deck across the back.
- ~1,369 sq ft heated, one level
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 full baths
- Fireplace with wood stove insert
- 326 sq ft deck
Floor plan prepared from the listing broker’s September 2026 measurements. Dimensions and square footage are approximate and for illustration only; the home is furnished and occupied, so buyers and their agents should verify during due diligence. See the square footage note.
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The Land
Nearly four acres, laid out in two parts
Up front: the home place
The parcel is a long rectangle running east from Ruralview Road. The brick ranch, gravel drive, and open lawn sit on the front portion, with a deck across the back of the house, a clothesline, established shrubs, and a storage shed with a lean-to.
The original barn came down years ago, but its oak timbers were saved and convey with the property, ready for a new barn, a farm stand, or a builder who appreciates reclaimed oak.
Out back: the woods
The back of the lot is wooded, with a walking path through the trees lined with fallen logs and a short plank walkway along the way. It's a quiet place for a morning walk and a natural screen from the neighbors behind.
From the house, the land slopes gently down toward the back of the lot, where a stream runs through the woods. Guilford County evaluated it on site in October 2026 and found it is subject to the Jordan Lake riparian buffer rules, so the strip along both banks stays protected (see the note below).
Buyers who want more open ground can clear selectively outside the buffer. The front yard already offers level, sunny space for a garden close to the house and the well.
The story of this land. These 3.86 acres are Tract 7 of the T. J. Rumbley Estate division, recorded in Plat Book 41, Page 15. Don and Nancy Morrison bought the tract on April 3, 1969, the same years Gibsonville was building new schools and roads around its railroad and mill. Read the full story in Tract 7: The Land at 5822 Ruralview Road and Gibsonville in 1969, and more on the town in The History of Gibsonville, NC.
Stream buffer, on the record. On October 1, 2026, Guilford County Planning & Development's Watershed Protection & Stormwater Management staff completed an on-site stream determination for this parcel. They found one stream (Feature 1) crossing the wooded rear of the lot, entering and leaving the property at its side lines, and determined it is subject to the Jordan Lake riparian buffer rules in the Guilford County Development Ordinance.
What that means: a 50-foot buffer runs along each side of the stream, measured from the top of the bank. The first 30 feet (Zone 1) keeps its existing vegetation undisturbed. The next 20 feet (Zone 2) allows some managed uses, such as lawn. Other activity in the buffer is allowed, allowed with mitigation, or prohibited under the county's buffer rules. The county's map shows the stream's approximate location in the back third of the lot, in the woods well behind the house, yard, and shed.
The determination is valid for five years from October 1, 2026. Work in or near the stream itself may also need state or federal permits. Buyers planning to clear, build, farm, or site an accessory dwelling toward the back of the lot should review the letter and call Guilford County Watershed Protection & Stormwater Management at (336) 641-3334 before planning.
Read the county's stream buffer determination and maps (PDF)
Parcel layout per Guilford County GIS aerial imagery. Boundaries shown on GIS are approximate; a survey is the only way to confirm exact lines. Stream location per the county's determination map is approximate.
Septic & Well
Documented since 1969
Guilford County's archive holds the original 1969 permit and inspection certificate for this septic system. It shows the system was approved for a four-bedroom home, with water from a private well, and the sellers' disclosure notes it was last pumped in December 2024.
| Septic permit | #851, approved August 15, 1969 |
| Bedrooms permitted | Four |
| System | 1,250 gallon tank, 600 ft. nitrification line |
| Last pumped | December 2024 |
| Water supply | Private well |
Where it is: the family has marked the approximate location of the septic tank, beside the house near the crawlspace door, and the drain lines running out into the yard, so a buyer's septic inspector can find the system quickly. These markings are the family's best knowledge, not a professional locate; the buyer's inspector should confirm them during due diligence. Need an inspector? See the inspectors on Joy's preferred vendors page.
Possibilities to Explore
A small farm, a second dwelling, or both
AG zoning and 3.86 acres give a buyer options most Guilford County homes near this price don't have. Here are the ones buyers ask about most, along with what to check before planning around them.
Small farm and agri-business ideas
- Market garden, CSA shares, or a seasonal farm stand
- Cut flowers, herbs, or native plants for local markets
- Beekeeping, laying hens, or small livestock
- Berries or a small orchard
- Woodland products from the wooded acreage
Under North Carolina law, property used for bona fide farm purposes is exempt from county zoning (G.S. 160D-903). Qualifying proof includes a farm sales tax exemption certificate, a Schedule F on the owner's federal return, or a forest management plan.
An accessory dwelling unit
The long lot leaves room to site a second, smaller home well away from the main house, for a family member, a guest house, or a long-term rental. Guilford County's development ordinance provides for accessory dwelling units. What a buyer would plan for:
- Zoning and building permits from Guilford County Planning & Development
- Septic: the 1969 permit covers the four-bedroom main house, so an ADU would need its own septic approval from Guilford County Environmental Health, starting with a soil evaluation
- Water from the existing well or a new one, as the county allows
- Driveway access and electrical service
Verify first. These are possibilities, not approvals. Zoning rules, ADU standards, septic suitability, and farm-exemption eligibility depend on the buyer's plans and current county requirements, so confirm them with Guilford County Planning & Development and Environmental Health before you count on any of them. Plan around the riparian buffer along the stream in the rear woods; see the stream buffer note.
Property taxes: North Carolina's present-use value program, which taxes qualifying farmland at a reduced rate, has acreage minimums (10 acres for agriculture, 5 for horticulture, 20 for forestry). At 3.86 acres, buyers should plan on standard property taxes.
Joy Watson Real Estate works with ADUs and self-managed rentals and is glad to connect buyers with local builders and county contacts.
One Address, Four Reasons to Look
Who this home is built for
The Land & Small-Farm Buyer
At 3.86 acres zoned AG, this lot is larger than most of its neighbors. Room for a market garden, bees, chickens, or a workshop, with a shed already in place and salvaged oak barn timbers that stay with the property. See Farm & ADU below.
The Room-to-Grow Buyer
Four bedrooms open up options most homes this size don't have: a guest room, a home office, space for a larger household. And with the land to site one, a future accessory dwelling for a family member or a long-term tenant is worth exploring.
The Value Buyer
A well-kept, original-condition home on acreage, priced to reflect what it is rather than what it isn't. A fit for buyers comfortable doing cosmetic updates over time in exchange for land and flexibility.
The Documented-History Buyer
Most rural well-and-septic homes this age come with a question mark. This one comes with the county's own signed 1969 permit instead. See Septic & Well above.
A Family Record
In memory of Don Franklin Morrison, August 26, 1935 – January 25, 2025
In his retirement, Don spent years researching family history and the history of Greensboro and North Carolina, building a collection he shared with the UNC-Greensboro library. In 2011 he shared a 1914 photograph of his father’s family, the children of Allen James Morrison, with the Cumberland County NCGenWeb project, and signed it from this address: 5822 Ruralview Road. In that spirit, here is the recorded history of the land he and his wife, Nancy, known to everyone as Meme, called home for fifty-six years.
What stays with the land
- The 1969 septic permit Don and Nancy obtained when they built
- The 1969 deed and the estate plat that trace the land
- Oak timbers salvaged from the family’s old barn
- The wood stove insert on the brick hearth
- The walking path through the woods
- A house built for four bedrooms from the start
Fifty-six years. One family. Recorded for the next.
Read the full story of this land, from the T. J. Rumbley Estate to 1969 Gibsonville, in Tract 7: The Land at 5822 Ruralview Road and Gibsonville in 1969.
For the story of the town around this land, from the railroad to the roses, read The History of Gibsonville, NC.
All Facts
Full property details
| Address | 5822 Ruralview Road, Gibsonville, NC 27249 |
| County / Township | Guilford County, Madison Township |
| Parcel / REID | 111650 |
| Lot size | 3.86 acres |
| Zoning | AG (agricultural) |
| Year built | 1969 |
| Outbuildings | Storage shed with lean-to |
| Conveys | Window air conditioning units; wood stove insert; salvaged oak barn timbers |
| Bedrooms / bathrooms | 4 / 2 full |
| Heated living area | Approx. 1,369 sq ft, measured by listing broker 9/20/26; buyer to verify |
| Heat | Radiant ceiling heat, per-room thermostats; supplemental unit in rear bath |
| Cooling | No central air; window units convey |
| Flood zone | Zone X, minimal flood hazard (FEMA flood map); lender makes final determination |
| Stream buffer | Yes. One stream in the rear woods is subject to the Jordan Lake riparian buffer, 50 ft each side (Guilford County determination, 10/1/2026) |
| Water | Private well |
| Sewer | Septic, permitted 1969 for 4 bedrooms, pumped December 2024 |
| Plumbing | PEX supply lines visible in crawlspace |
| Foundation / exterior | Crawlspace on continuous footing, brick veneer |
The sellers report that the rear bathroom was updated in 2016 and the roof was replaced around 2019. The kitchen is original, with newer appliances already in place. Built in 1969, before 1978, so the federal lead-based paint disclosure applies and is part of the seller's disclosure package.
About the square footage. The listing broker measured this home on September 20, 2026, following the NC Real Estate Commission's Residential Square Footage Guidelines, and calculated approximately 1,369 square feet of heated living area. The home is occupied and fully furnished, and personal belongings limited access to some walls and rooms. Buyers and their agents should verify square footage and room dimensions for themselves during the due diligence period.
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The Neighborhood
Gibsonville & the surrounding area
- Set in the Gibsonville and McLeansville area of Guilford County, along the Huffine Mill Road corridor between Greensboro and Burlington
- A short drive to Country Hills Golf Course
- Gibsonville mailing address; zoning and permits for this property are handled by Guilford County, and it runs on a private well and septic system
- Zoned AG under Madison Township; buyers should confirm current use rules with the county before planning any agricultural or accessory use
- Farm fields and wooded parcels on neighboring land, with room for a garden, animals, or a workshop on this lot
- Gibsonville calls itself the City of Roses, with a working Main Street, garden trains, and a fall festival. See things to do in Gibsonville
- New to the area? Our guide to moving to Gibsonville covers what buyers ask about most
- Monticello-Brown Summit Elementary School (PK, K–5)
- Northeast Guilford Middle School (6–8)
- Northeast Guilford High School (9–12)
Guilford County Schools, per assigned attendance zone as of September 2026. Assignments can change, so confirm with the district using the GCS School Assignment Locator.
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Zip Code 27249, August 2026
Market snapshot for the area
| Market type | Balanced |
| Median days on market | 60 |
| Sold-to-list price | 97.8% |
| Median sold price, single family | $339,000 |
Zip-wide figures include newer construction and are not a valuation of this specific 1969 home; see the Property Snapshot above for what applies here directly.
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Quick Answers
5822 Ruralview Road FAQ
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Is the septic system documented?
Yes. Guilford County's own archive holds the original 1969 permit (#851), stating the system was designed and approved for four bedrooms, with water supplied by a private well. The system was last pumped in December 2024.
Where is the septic system located?
The family has marked the approximate location of the tank, beside the house near the crawlspace door, and the drain lines in the yard. These are the family's best knowledge, not a professional locate, so the buyer's septic inspector should confirm them.
What is the list price?
$275,000. The home is active on the market.
Could I add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)?
It's worth exploring. The 3.86-acre lot has room to site one away from the main house, and Guilford County's development ordinance provides for accessory dwelling units. An ADU would need county zoning and building permits and its own septic approval from Guilford County Environmental Health, since the existing permit covers the four-bedroom main house. Confirm requirements with the county before planning.
Can I farm or run a small agri-business here?
The property is zoned AG (agricultural). North Carolina law exempts property used for bona fide farm purposes from county zoning (G.S. 160D-903). At 3.86 acres the parcel is below the acreage minimums for the state's present-use value tax program, so plan on standard property taxes. Buyers should confirm their specific plans with Guilford County.
Can Joy Watson represent me as a buyer on this home?
No. Joy Watson Real Estate represents the sellers of 5822 Ruralview Road and will not act as a dual agent on this property. Buyers are encouraged to work with their own buyer's agent. Buyers without an agent may still tour and make an offer through Joy, who will provide the Working with Real Estate Agents brochure and treat them fairly and truthfully, but who cannot advise them or negotiate on their behalf.
What is it like to live in Gibsonville?
Gibsonville is a small railroad town known as the City of Roses, with a working Main Street and community events like its fall festival. Read our home buyer's guide to moving to Gibsonville, things to do in Gibsonville, and the history of Gibsonville.
Is there central air conditioning?
No central air. A few window air conditioning units stay with the home. Heat is an original radiant ceiling system with thermostats in each room, plus a wood stove insert.
How big is the house?
Approximately 1,369 square feet of heated living area, measured by the listing broker on September 20, 2026. The home is occupied and furnished, so buyers and their agents should verify square footage during due diligence. See the square footage note.
Can I tour the property?
Yes, by appointment only, with at least 24 hours' notice. The home is occupied, and the notice gives the occupant time to step out for your showing. Please do not walk the property or approach the house without an appointment. Text Joy at (928) 699-8883 or have your buyer's agent schedule a showing.
What is the lot size and zoning?
3.86 acres, zoned AG (agricultural) in Guilford County's Madison Township.
Is 5822 Ruralview Road in a flood zone?
No. FEMA's flood map places the property in Zone X, an area of minimal flood hazard. The lender makes the final flood determination.
Is there a stream or stream buffer on the property?
Yes. A Guilford County on-site determination dated October 1, 2026 found one stream crossing the wooded rear of the lot that is subject to the Jordan Lake riparian buffer: 50 feet on each side, with the first 30 feet left undisturbed and the next 20 feet open to limited managed uses such as lawn. The house and front yard sit well away from it. The determination is valid for five years. Read the determination (PDF).
What utilities does the home have?
Electric service, a private well for water, and a septic system permitted in 1969 for four bedrooms. There is no public water or sewer at the property.
What conveys with the home?
A few window air conditioning units, the wood stove insert, and the salvaged oak timbers from the old barn stay with the property.
Who is the listing agent for 5822 Ruralview Road?
Joy Watson of Joy Watson Real Estate in Greensboro, NC (License #307423, Firm #C37131). Text or call (928) 699-8883, or email joy@joywatsonrealestate.com. Joy represents the sellers only and will not act as a dual agent on this property; buyers are encouraged to work with their own buyer's agent.
What is the history of this property?
The 3.86 acres are Tract 7 of the T. J. Rumbley Estate division, recorded in Plat Book 41, Page 15. Don and Nancy Morrison bought the tract on April 3, 1969 (Deed Book 2424, Page 353), built the brick ranch that year under a Guilford County septic permit for four bedrooms, and raised their children here. Five of their children are the sellers today, and it is the first time the property has been offered for sale since 1969. Read the full story in Tract 7.
How long has this home been in the same family?
Fifty-six years. Don and Nancy Morrison purchased the property on April 3, 1969, and five of their children, who inherited the property, are the sellers today. See the Family Record above.
For Buyers & Buyer's Agents
Representation, financing, and showings
| Listing firm represents | The sellers only; no dual agency on this property |
| Financing considered | Cash, conventional, FHA, and USDA |
| Showings | By appointment, with at least 24 hours' notice (occupied home) |
| MLS listing | View the Triad MLS listing |
| Documents | Seller disclosures, septic permit, stream buffer determination, deed, and plat in Documents |
Representation. Joy Watson Real Estate represents the sellers and will not act as a dual agent on this property. Buyers are encouraged to work with their own agent. Buyers without an agent are welcome to tour and make an offer; Joy will provide the Working with Real Estate Agents brochure and treat every buyer fairly and truthfully, but she cannot advise a buyer or negotiate on a buyer's behalf.
More on how agent compensation works in North Carolina: Who pays the buyer's agent in NC?
Joy Watson
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Joy Watson Real Estate, Firm License #C37131
909 W. Wendover Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27408
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Joy Watson Real Estate represents the sellers of this property. Buyers are welcome to work with their own buyer's agent. Showings by appointment only, with at least 24 hours' notice so the occupant has time to step out.
Joy Watson Real Estate · Firm License #C37131 · Joy Watson, Broker, License #307423
909 W. Wendover Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27408 · (928) 699-8883
Joy Watson Real Estate represents the sellers of this property and will not act as a dual agent on it. Information is believed accurate but is not guaranteed. Square footage is the listing broker's measurement and should be verified by the buyer. Permit history, zoning, the riparian stream buffer, ADU and farm-use eligibility, schools, and septic and well details should be independently verified by the buyer during due diligence. Payment figures are estimates only. Equal Housing Opportunity.