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$299,900

2401 NC 181 Highway
Morganton, NC 28655
Listed by Sandra Kennedy · Realty Executives of Hickory
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,396 sqft
Year built
1933

About this home

Discover the charm of this 1930s brick ranch, nestled on just over 2 acres of land set back with privacy, only minutes from the heart of downtown Morganton! This inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect combination of timeless character, privacy, and convenience. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, including a durable metal roof. The cozy front porch provides additional space to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings throughout the seasons. Outside, the possibilities are endless with the mostly level and usable acreage offers plenty of room for gardening, homesteading, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying your own private retreat. With no HOA, you'll appreciate the added flexibility to make this property your own. Two detached garages provide excellent opportunities for storage, parking, hobbies, or workshop space, with electricity already available in the garage closest to the home. Whether you're searching for your first home, looking to downsize, or seeking an investment opportunity, this unique property offers country-style living with easy access to Morganton's shopping, dining, and local attractions. Enjoy the privacy of a wooded retreat without sacrificing convenience. Schedule your showing today and imagine the possibilities!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4433694
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
October 13, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
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
Oak Hill Elementary
0.16 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
330
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Table Rock Middle
1.8 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
5.44 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).

11
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 2 days -- 240 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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$59,980 down
$239,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,556
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 1 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.