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$349,900

214 Morehead Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Christie Leonard · WNC Real Estate at Lake James
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,249 sqft
Year built
1952

About this home

Vintage Charm Meets Modern Style in Downtown Morganton! Prepare to fall in love with this stylish and beautifully updated home at 214 Moorehead Street, offering the perfect combination of timeless character, modern conveniences, and easy-maintenance living! Ideally situated in downtown Morganton, this charming property offers convenient access to local restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and everything this vibrant downtown has to offer. Step inside to discover a spacious, picturesque living room showcasing gorgeous natural light, charming built-ins, and beautiful real hardwood floors that flow throughout the main level. The open-concept kitchen and dining area is both inviting and functional, featuring beautiful quartz countertops, an updated stainless steel dishwasher and range hood, and plenty of space for gathering and entertaining. The main level also features two generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom boasting an impressive THREE closets! A full bathroom with an updated dual vanity and convenient main-level laundry add to the home's thoughtful layout. Numerous updates throughout include replacement windows, an updated architectural shingle roof, fresh interior paint, wood blinds, and multiple updated plumbing and lighting fixtures, all while preserving the home's unique vintage appeal. Head downstairs to discover even more living space, including a third bedroom, full bathroom, and comfortable family room, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or accommodating guests. An additional large unfinished basement room offers incredible storage space with built-in shelving and a roughed-in shower, providing possibilities for future use. Outside, you'll love the spacious covered side porch, ideal for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. The newly installed backyard privacy fence creates a wonderful outdoor retreat, while plentiful parking adds everyday convenience. As an added bonus, the sellers are willing to sell much of the furnishings, making this charming home even more appealing! With its stylish character, impressive updates, versatile living spaces, and desirable downtown Morganton location, this home truly offers the best of both worlds. Don't miss your opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind gem where classic charm meets modern-day comfort!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4421785
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
October 15, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
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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
1.03 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
1.88 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
2.07 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).

74
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks7
Schools5
Transit stops15
Pharmacies3

Market position

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

On the market 0 days -- 242 fewer days than Morganton's current average of 242 days.
For reference, the median list price across 479 active listings in Morganton right now is $229,900.

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Est. monthly payment
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$69,980 down
$279,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,816
Property tax (est.)$292
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 days ago.

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.