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$3,650,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Polly Leadbetter · Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Living area
6,085 sqft
Year built
2005

About this home

Discover a world where the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains and the tranquil waters of Lake James become your daily backdrop. This stunning 6,000+ sq ft home offers an unparalleled living experience, a perfect blend of natural beauty and refined luxury. The heart of the home is the great room, where a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace provides a rustic & elegant focal point and massive windows flood the space with light and frame breathtaking, panoramic views of the mountains and lake. Rich hardwood floors extend throughout the home, connecting each space with timeless style. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the home features five full bedrooms plus additional sleeping quarters, including a pocket bunk room and a additional room over the garage made for all your guests. The primary suite on the main level also has long range views and a spa-like en-suite bath with a soaking tub and a large walk-in shower. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with island seating, Sub zero refrigerator, gas cooktop, warming drawers, beverage refrigerator and complete with a walk in pantry. Step outside onto the upper and lower patios to savor the stunning vistas and amazing sunsets. A gently sloping path leads to a covered gazebo and private two-slip steel reinforced dock, resistant to the worst wind and wake surfing craft. This is more than a home; it’s truly the Lake James lifestyle. Sold furnished providing a complete turnkey opportunity. Southpointe has community pool, Dry Creek walking trails and direct access to the Fonta Flora Trail. Just 15 minutes to downtown Morganton for shops & entertainment.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4295037
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Southpointe
Status
Active
Days on market
300
On market date
September 1, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
5
Garage spaces
2
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
Glen Alpine Elementary
3.92 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
329
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Table Rock Middle
3.78 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
560
Student:teacher ratio
16.5:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
8.64 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).

15
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks2
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 300 days -- 19 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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$730,000 down
$2,920,000 loan
Principal & interest$18,939
Property tax (est.)$3,042
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 8, 2026.

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.