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$229,000

131 Clay Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Sara Black · RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,881 sqft
Year built
1959

About this home

There's just something special about a home with a peaceful setting and room to make it your own. Situated on 2.25 acres right outside the city limits in the Oak Hill area, this home offers the opportunity to slow down and enjoy life while still being located close to the amenities downtown Morganton has to offer. With two living areas, and a great layout, there are so many options to make this home your own. Two carports, a basement garage, unfinished basement, and outbuildings offer the perfect spot for your hobbies or extra storage. Whether you're drawn to the acreage, peaceful setting, or possibilities inside - this home is worth a look!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4438053
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 26, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Oak Hill Elementary
1.62 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
330
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Walter R Johnson Middle
3.01 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
489
Student:teacher ratio
15.3:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
3.69 mi away · Grades 11-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
128
Student:teacher ratio
42.7:1
District
Burke County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Morganton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

28
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Morganton, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 232 fewer days than Morganton's current average of 233 days.
For reference, the median list price across 502 active listings in Morganton right now is $228,250.

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Est. monthly payment
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$45,800 down
$183,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,188
Property tax (est.)$191
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 13 hr ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.