Front view - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Front of condo - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Front view - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Living room - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Full view from Fireplace - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Living Room / Dining Area - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Dining Area - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
View of dining and kitchen - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Kitchen - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Kitchen sliding doors to back deck - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Kitchen - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
View from Dining area - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Kitchen - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Kitchen - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Under-stair storage - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Stairway to upper - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Primary - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Primary - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Bay window in primary - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Primary closet - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Primary closet - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Primary bath - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
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Loft - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Loft - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Guest bedroom - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Guest bathroom - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Guest shower and toilet area - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Closet in guest bedroom - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Garage and Laundry - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Laundry area - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Pool - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Front Entrance - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Rear Deck - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Rear deck - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Side deck - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Side view - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Rear view - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Winter sunset from rear deck - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
Spring sunset from rear deck - 501 Independence Trail, Morganton
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$350,000

501 Independence Trail
Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Brenda Hoyle · Mountain Lake Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,536 sqft
Year built
1988

About this home

Back on the Market!! No fault of sellers!! Welcome to one of Burke County's most sought-after condo communities, where low-maintenance living meets a peaceful wooded setting just minutes from downtown Morganton and I-40. Surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife including birds, deer and even an occasional bear. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is filled with character. The living area is anchored by a striking floor to ceiling reclaimed barnwood gas fireplace surround and wood mantel. A custom black iron and cable railing along the staircase and upper level adds a distinctive architectural touch. The versatile loft provides wonderful flex space for yoga or exercise, a home office, TV/ entertainment area or overnight guests, with its own mini-split for added comfort. The spacious primary bedroom features a lovely bay window framed by mature holly tress filled with local birds throughout the year, along with a customized walk-in closet. The upstairs bath was refreshed in 2025 with new flooring, toilet and refinished tub. Extensively renovated in 2018, additional improvements include all-new windows and kitchen sliding glass doors, a new water heater and a loft mini-split. Gas cooking adds another welcoming convenience. Outside, the wraparound deck, with shaded rear area, offers the perfect place to unwind in the evening and enjoy beautiful year-round sunset views. Most exterior maintenance and landscaping are managed by the HOA, with city trash pickup and neighborhood dog-waste stations adding to the ease of everyday living. Just as special is the welcoming social atmosphere - a neighborhood where you can enjoy the privacy and tranquility of the wooded surroundings while still feeling connected to those around you. The community pool offers another favorite gathering place, with summer cookouts around major holidays and occasional movie nights adding to the sense of community.

Highlights

Private poolFireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4413269
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
Victory Pointe Condo
Status
Active
Days on market
25
On market date
August 15, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
1
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
Hillcrest Elementary
1.06 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
266
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Walter R Johnson Middle
1.25 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
3.26 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).

42
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
48 / 100
Restaurants & cafes3
Grocery stores3
Parks0
Schools2
Transit stops8
Pharmacies1

Market position

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

On the market 25 days -- 212 fewer days than Morganton's current average of 237 days.
For reference, the median list price across 495 active listings in Morganton right now is $229,900.

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$70,000 down
$280,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,816
Property tax (est.)$292
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 3 days ago.

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