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$179,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Blythe Walker · Nest Realty Morganton
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About this home

Nestled atop Burkemont Mountain, this breathtaking 3.39-acre property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise. Surrounded by the clouds, the land is mostly level, providing a great canvas for your dream home or a serene second retreat. With stunning, panoramic mountain views that stretch for miles, this is the ideal location for those seeking peace, privacy and natural beauty. Whether you’re looking to build a primary residence or a vacation getaway, this property offers just that.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4349227
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Walkertop Mountain Overlook
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
February 19, 2026
Stories
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Total bathrooms
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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
Salem Elementary
3.66 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
5.2 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
5.79 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 0 days -- 319 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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$35,800 down
$143,200 loan
Principal & interest$929
Property tax (est.)$149
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated February 20, 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.