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$387,900

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Bryan Black · RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,179 sqft
Year built
1969

About this home

So much home for the money! This spacious property offers up to five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, providing flexibility for growing households, guests, or work-from-home needs. Step through the front door into a wide, welcoming foyer. To the right, you’ll find a traditional living room, while straight ahead opens into the kitchen and dining area, complemented by a bright sunroom—perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The main level is thoughtfully laid out with three generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms located down the hall. On the opposite side of the home, two additional bedrooms and an updated full bath create an ideal setup for guests, extended family, or private office space. An interior stairwell leads to the unfinished basement, offering abundant storage or future expansion potential. Outside, enjoy warm Carolina days in the above-ground pool with surrounding deck space—great for relaxing or hosting. The approximately 1.12-acre lot is mostly level, providing plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or pets. A true standout feature is the 24x26 detached metal garage, perfect for hobbies, storage, or working on that special car or truck. Conveniently located near W.A. Young Elementary School and just minutes from I-40, this home offers easy access to everything. Enjoy nearby Lake James, hiking trails, and the natural beauty of the Western North Carolina foothills. Downtown Morganton—with its shops, restaurants, and vibrant events—is just a short drive away, and Asheville is within an easy hour’s commute. Priced to sell—don’t miss this incredible opportunity!

Highlights

Private pool

Property details

MLS #
CAR4356789
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
68
On market date
March 18, 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
Glen Alpine Elementary
0.49 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
2.32 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
4.74 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).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.3 / 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 68 days -- 251 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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$77,580 down
$310,320 loan
Principal & interest$2,013
Property tax (est.)$323
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 25, 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.