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$174,700

3536 Nelson Lane
Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Mike Roberts · Fathom Realty NC LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,080 sqft
Year built
2004

About this home

Enjoy the space and privacy of approximately 1.2 wooded acres with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home conveniently located between Morganton and Drexel. Featuring a newly installed HVAC system, open living area, spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, dedicated dining area, and desirable split bedroom floor plan. The primary suite offers a private bathroom with double vanity, garden tub, separate shower, and generous closet space. Recent improvements include updated flooring in several areas, while leaving opportunities for the next owner to add their own personal touches. Front and side decks provide space to relax and enjoy the peaceful wooded surroundings. The property extends to both sides of Nelson Lane, offering additional outdoor space and flexibility. Seller is willing to contribute toward buyer closing costs with an acceptable offer!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4375499
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
169
On market date
May 2, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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
Drexel Elementary
1.23 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
446
Student:teacher ratio
15.4:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Heritage Middle
1.83 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
512
Student:teacher ratio
17.1:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
5.25 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).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 169 days -- 64 fewer days than Morganton's current average of 233 days.
For reference, the median list price across 503 active listings in Morganton right now is $227,500.

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Est. monthly payment
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$34,940 down
$139,760 loan
Principal & interest$906
Property tax (est.)$146
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 6 days 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.