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$300,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Christie Leonard · WNC Real Estate at Lake James
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
720 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

Unique opportunity to own a mixed-use property with high visibility, located close to Downtown Morganton, Glen Alpine, and I-40. This property boasts a flat and well-developed 1.38-acre lot with an updated, fully furnished home currently used as a successful short-term rental with proven income potential. Even better, the property includes a greenhouse with heat, water, and ample parking already in place. For the entrepreneur, this property could also serve as the perfect small event venue, featuring a koi pond, waterfall feature, and a flat, open area in the back. The home features hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, a full kitchen, replacement windows, and a newer HUGE TREX back deck. At the back of the property, you will also find a storage building. Please see the provided zoning uses...tons of opportunity await!

Property details

MLS #
CAR4373012
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
May 24, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Glen Alpine Elementary
2.19 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
2.18 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
3.04 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

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$60,000 down
$240,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,557
Property tax (est.)$250
Home insurance (est.)$150

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