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$1,099,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Kevin Castro · RE/MAX Prestige Legacy
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,845 sqft
Year built
2002

About this home

This home is returning to the market after a strategic reset, relaunching with dramatically improved professional photography, refined presentation, and a pricing position that properly reflects its true value. This relaunch represents a fresh start, elevated visuals, and a renewed opportunity to experience the home as it was always meant to be seen. Experience million dollar views from this one of a kind mountain retreat perched atop Burkemont Mtn on a private 3.67 acre setting. This sleek, modern black cabin offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2,845 square feet of living space, all designed to capture jaw dropping panoramic vistas that stretch for miles, including a rare sightline to Lake James. Step onto the expansive wraparound porch, updated with premium Trex composite decking and brand new cable railing, and take in the breathtaking views from every angle. A freshly paved asphalt driveway and professional landscaping frame the home perfectly, while the new metal roof complements the exterior’s bold design. Inside, fresh, tasteful paint enhances the upscale feel, making this home the ultimate luxury mountain getaway. You will truly feel on top of the world at this private escape. Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare. Whether as a full time residence or a high end short term rental, this property delivers an unforgettable mountain retreat lifestyle.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4336098
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
70
On market date
January 13, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
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
Salem Elementary
2.71 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
394
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Liberty Middle
3.98 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
4.76 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 70 days -- 249 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
$6,768/mo
$219,800 down
$879,200 loan
Principal & interest$5,702
Property tax (est.)$916
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated March 24, 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.