Welcome to 1513 Brentwood Place. - Morganton
View of Front of Beautiful Home. - Morganton
Great Room off Foyer - Morganton
Two Story Great Room with Wall of Doors to Deck. - Morganton
Great Room flowing into Dining and Kitchen. - Morganton
Great Room with Vaulted Ceilings and Gas Fireplace. - Morganton
Kitchen Island off Dining Room. - Morganton
Dining Room with vVew of Lake. - Morganton
Kitchen Island - Morganton
Desk Area and Extra Prep Area/Butler Pantry off Kitchen. - Morganton
Large Butler Pantry leading to Grill Deck. - Morganton
Screened Porch off Kitchen and Dining Room with views of the lake. - Morganton
Screened Porch off Kitchen. - Morganton
Covered Porch with Beautiful Views of Lake James off Family Room and Dining Room. - Morganton
Powder Room off Foyer. - Morganton
Primary Bedroom - Morganton
Office and Sitting Room off Primary Bedroom. - Morganton
Primary Bath - Morganton
Primary Bath - Morganton
View of Great Room from upper level. - Morganton
Secondary Bedroom on upper level - Morganton
Secondary Bath on upper level. - Morganton
Library area on upper level. - Morganton
Sitting area on upper level. - Morganton
Another Secondary Bedroom om upper level. - Morganton
Large Flex Room off Secondary Bedroom can be used as a nursery, craft room, etc. - Morganton
Family Room on lower level. - Morganton
Wonderful Covered Porch off lower level Family Room Overlooking Back Yard and Lake - Morganton
Large Covered Porch off lower level Family Room and Bar. - Morganton
Bar Area on lower level. - Morganton
Family Room on lower level. - Morganton
Secondary Bedroom on lower level. - Morganton
Secondary Bath on lower level. - Morganton
Wonderful Greenhouse on lower level. - Morganton
Lower Driveway to UTV Garage/Storage/Gym/Flex Room. - Morganton
Storage/Gym/Flex Room off lower driveway. - Morganton
Additional flex Room on lower level. - Morganton
Entrance to Garage Apartment. - Morganton
Inside of Garage Apartment. - Morganton
Bath in Garage Apartment. - Morganton
Private Double Deck Dock with 23 foot Bennington Tri-toon on New Hydraulic lLft and also a Jet Ski Dock. - Morganton
View of Private Dock and Cove Area. - Morganton
View from Upper Deck of Dock. - Morganton
View of Home from Dock - Morganton
View of Back of Home and Beautiful Landscaping. - Morganton
Night vVew of Landscape Lighting. - Morganton
Arial View of Fantastic Property. - Morganton
Lake view of beautiful Lake James from home. - Morganton
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$2,599,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Tina Hagger · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.5
Living area
5,560 sqft
Year built
1999

About this home

ATTENTION, THIS HOME IS BEING SOLD AS A TURN KEY PROPERTY. ALL CONTENTS WILL TRANSFER WITH THE SALE INCLUDING A NEW 23 FOOT BENNINGTON TRI-TOON BOAT AND HYDRAULIC LIFT; ALONG WITH THE WINE AND LIQUAR IN THE NEW BAR AREA! Welcome to 1513 Brentwood Place, an exceptional waterfront, cul-de-sac residence on the scenic shores of Lake James! This meticulously maintained 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath Cape Cod/Arts & Crafts Style home combines timeless charm with modern luxury. Boasting an open floor plan, the residence is filled with natural light and offers breathtaking water views. The main level features the spacious primary suite, a two-story great room which opens to an expansive lake-view deck, and a gourmet kitchen equipped with stainless appliances, large island, and a generous butler pantry with additional sink, refrigerator, and beverage center. A screened porch adjacent to the kitchen and dining area provides a perfect space for outdoor relaxation. Upstairs, you'll find two sizable bedrooms, a full bath, a dedicated library, and a versatile loft area. The fully finished lower level offers a guest bedroom suite, a substantial family room with a fireplace and bar/entertainment area, a flex/game room, a beautiful greenhouse room, a wine cellar, and an additional one car garage space currently used as an exercise room. The main two-car detached garage features a finished one-bedroom, one-bath finished area above, ideal for guests or additional income potential. Recent landscaping enhancements, valued at over $140,000, beautifully complement the property's lakeside setting. Additional amenities include a circular driveway, a running brook on side of home, upper and lower garages, and ample guest parking. Key features include tankless hot water heating, a security system, vaulted ceilings, central vacuum, new roof and gutters, updated A/C units and furnaces, new charging system for electric vehicles, freshly painted interiors & exteriors, and a new $15,000 boat lift. This Lake James retreat offers an unparalleled lifestyle, blending luxurious living with the breathtaking beauty of nature. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional slice of paradise!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4307275
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
East Shores
Status
Active
Days on market
78
On market date
October 3, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4.5
Garage spaces
3
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
3.52 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
3.01 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
560
Student:teacher ratio
16.5:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
7.96 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 78 days -- 241 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
$15,801/mo
$519,800 down
$2,079,200 loan
Principal & interest$13,486
Property tax (est.)$2,166
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 9, 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.