Single Family Residence at 2287 US 70 Highway, Morganton
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$195,000

2287 US 70 Highway
Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Joel Vasquez Arias · Western Piedmont Real Estate, LLC
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
956 sqft
Year built
1948

About this home

Prime Burke County location! Perfectly positioned directly on US Hwy 70 E between downtown Morganton and Valdese, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers a cozy layout with incredible convenience and easy living. Commuters will love the fast, seamless access to I-40, making trips to Hickory or Asheville a breeze. Enjoy the ideal mix of small-town charm and everyday accessibility, just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and local schools. Whether you are looking for a starter home, a manageable downsize, or a solid investment property, this location simply cannot be beat. Schedule your tour today!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4425084
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
September 15, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
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
Drexel Elementary
1.25 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
446
Student:teacher ratio
15.4:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Heritage Middle
2.93 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
512
Student:teacher ratio
17.1:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
3.61 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
6.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
53 / 100
Restaurants & cafes5
Grocery stores3
Parks2
Schools2
Transit stops0
Pharmacies1

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 241 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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$39,000 down
$156,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,012
Property tax (est.)$163
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 16, 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.