Single Family Residence at Morganton
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Breakfast Nook - Morganton
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Half Bath - Morganton
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Primary Suite - Morganton
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Finished Basement - Morganton
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Basement Full Bathroom - Morganton
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$489,000

Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Sarah Pettus · Nest Realty Morganton
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,534 sqft
Year built
1973

About this home

Located in a great neighborhood just minutes from Downtown Morganton, this 4-bedroom home offers a wonderful blend of space, functionality, and timeless charm. Step inside to an elegant first impression featuring a winding staircase that welcomes you into the home. The updated kitchen showcases beautiful countertops that continue into the backsplash, creating a clean and elevated look. Enjoy both an eat-in kitchen and formal dining room, giving flexibility for everyday living and entertaining alike. Step out onto the large back deck overlooking the private backyard. The spacious living room provides plenty of room to gather, while the cozy den features a fireplace and built-in shelving, making it an ideal second living area, home office, or reading room. A convenient half bath for guests and the laundry room are also located on the main level. Upstairs, all four bedrooms are thoughtfully situated together, including a well-appointed primary suite featuring dual sinks, a soaking tub, and separate shower. Three additional bedrooms and a full hall bathroom complete this level. The finished basement features a recreation room complete with a full bathroom, offering endless possibilities for entertaining, hobbies, guests or flex space. From here, step out onto the covered patio tucked beneath the back deck, creating multiple spaces to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Situated on a generous corner lot, this property offers plenty of room to enjoy outdoor living. The main-level 2-car garage provides everyday convenience, while the additional basement garage is perfect for lawn equipment, workshop space, or extra storage. From its flexible floor plan to its sought-after location near Downtown Morganton, this home is ready to fit a variety of lifestyles.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4383886
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Riverpark
Status
Active
Days on market
28
On market date
May 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
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
Hillcrest Elementary
1.11 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
266
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Walter R Johnson Middle
1.04 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
489
Student:teacher ratio
15.3:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
2.92 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).

42
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
48 / 100
Restaurants & cafes3
Grocery stores3
Parks0
Schools2
Transit stops8
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Morganton, from live MLS data.

On the market 28 days -- 291 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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$97,800 down
$391,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,537
Property tax (est.)$408
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 17, 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.