Nestled in Burke County’s gated Lakeside Reserve community on Lake Rhodhiss, 2218 Princeton Mtn (Lot 63) offers a .935-acre homesite, ideal for your future custom build in a resort-style lake neighborhood. Enjoy a relaxed, outdoor-focused lifestyle with paved roads and underground utilities, close to Hickory, Morganton, and I-40 for convenient regional access. Lakeside Reserve residents have access to an amenity package that typically includes an outdoor pool, open-air clubhouse with fireplace, pickleball courts, lakeside park, sandy beach, kayak launch, walking trails, and secure boat/RV storage, all designed to maximize time on beautiful Lake Rhodhiss. Community standards are protected by recorded covenants and an Architectural Review Committee, with minimum heated square footage requirements (commonly 1,400 sq ft on interior/non-lakefront lots and 1,600 sq ft on lakefront lots), no time limit to build, and the ability to choose your own builder; mobile homes and RVs used as residences are generally not permitted in similar Lakeside Reserve lots. See attached CCRs for ARC guidelines, home size minimums, design standards, and any restrictions on short-term rentals, fencing, outbuildings, and animals. Nearby listings in Lakeside Reserve show county water availability, underground power and communications, and required septic systems, with Burke County zoning typically R-3 in this section of the lake area; confirm exact zoning, Shoreline Protection Overlay status, and any additional lake-area permits with Burke County Planning and Zoning. Annual HOA dues in Lakeside Reserve have recently been reported in the $975–$1,025 range for similar interior and lake-area lots, covering operation and maintenance of gated access, amenities, and common areas; current fees, transfer charges, and any special assessments should be confirmed with the association (Community Manager is Scott Bole with FirstService Residential). Although this property is not deemed to be in a flood zone, flood risk, elevation, and detailed topography for this parcel can be evaluated through North Carolina’s Flood Risk Information System (flood.nc.gov) and Burke County GIS, which provide address-specific flood hazard data and mapping; buyers and their insurers should rely on those official resources for final flood-zone determinations and any insurance or building-code requirements. All information is based on public records and representative listings within Lakeside Reserve and Burke County and is subject to verification by buyer, buyer’s agent, Burke County, and the HOA; restrictions, fees, and zoning are subject to change without notice.