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$12,500

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Melissa Plemmons · EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
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About this home

This remarkable and affordable South Mountain property offers breathtaking long-range views of the Appalachian Mountains on one side and Charlotte's distant skyline on the other. Experience true remote mountain living in a peaceful community where neighbors enjoy pristine nature, spectacular dual vistas, and thrilling 4x4 adventures right at their doorstep. Perfect for those seeking the ultimate escape from urban chaos, this rare opportunity provides complete privacy and serenity far from traffic and noise. Join fellow mountain enthusiasts who have discovered the magic of waking up to awe-inspiring views and endless outdoor exploration. If you're searching for that perfect place to truly get away from it all, your mountain sanctuary awaits where every day feels like a vacation.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4287376
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Silver Creek Springs
Status
Active
Days on market
22
On market date
September 9, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
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Garage spaces
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
W A Young Elementary
7.38 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
309
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Liberty Middle
8.13 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
483
Student:teacher ratio
16.1:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
8.54 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).

5
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
1.7 / 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 22 days -- 297 fewer days than Morganton's current average of 319 days.
For reference, the median list price across 372 active listings in Morganton right now is $220,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$2,500 down
$10,000 loan
Principal & interest$65
Property tax (est.)$10
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated October 1, 2025.

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.