Last Sold Price
3 beds1,873 sqft$214/sqft
1126 Watermill Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

A must-see one-level home featuring a full unfinished basement and 3.76 acres of land. The property includes 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering over 1,870 square feet of living space. Recent updates include a new HVAC system, blinds, ceiling fans in the kitchen and bedrooms, new toilets, refinished oak hardwood flooring, and vinyl plank flooring in the bedrooms. Most rooms have been freshly painted. The den boasts a wood-burning fireplace enhanced with the "Schmear" technique. Basement is...A must-see one-level home featuring a full unfinished basement and 3.76 acres of land. The property includes 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering over 1,870 square feet of living space. Recent updates include a new HVAC system, blinds, ceiling fans in the kitchen and bedrooms, new toilets, refinished oak hardwood flooring, and vinyl plank flooring in the bedrooms. Most rooms have been freshly painted. The den boasts a wood-burning fireplace enhanced with the "Schmear" technique. Basement is ready for finishing and includes laundry, a large fireplace, and plenty of natural light from the glass sliding doors. Enjoy the inviting rocking chair front porch and a fenced backyard. The property also features a 2-stall barn w/fenced pasture an 2 car garage. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and within short drive to many outdoor activities like hiking, biking and beautiful Lake James just under an hour from Asheville, 30 minutes from Hickory, plus minutes to downtown Morganton.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/02/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Coldwell Banker Newton RE • timnewton@cbnewtonrealestate.com

Property Details for 1126 Watermill Road

Status
MLS #
4201720
Days on Market
69
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1974
Lot Size
3.76 AC / 163,785 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side
Subdivision Name
None

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Newton RE

Sold By EXP Realty LLC

Add your commute

Building Information for 1126 Watermill Road

Stories-Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size3.76 AC / 163,785 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,191 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,033

Property Taxes

$158

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 1126 Watermill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.76101981
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Latitude: 35.77477614
  • Directions: Hwy 181 north, T/L at Oak hill school, go approx 1/4 mile see home on right just past frank whisnant rd.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $314,537.00
  • Parcel Number: 1784181210
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Table Rock
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Oak Hill
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1873.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1873
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1841
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters: 1841.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1873.0
  • Lot Features: Pasture, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 22
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1784180480
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 32/144
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partial, Wood
  • Construction Materials: Brick Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Horse Amenities: Barn
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1126 Watermill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 2, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4201720

$400,000
Jul 29, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4201720

May 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4201720

$415,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/02/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4201720

$400,000
07/29/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4201720

05/21/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4201720

$415,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1126 Watermill Road

Taxable ValueLand$28,791Additions$255,865Total$284,656
Tax Record2025$1,900 ($158 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,850 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,850 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,850 SqFtStories1Lot Size77,972 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1985ZoningRESIDENTIACountyBURKEAPN26737

Schools near 1126 Watermill Road

This home is within Burke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 11 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Hill Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Table Rock Middle
Public6 to 8

Freedom High
Public9 to 12

Burke Middle College High School
Public11 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

New listings in 28655

$314,900 | 316 Drexel Road, Morganton, NC 28655
1/26
New

$314,900

2
Bedrooms
1,428
Square Feet
5.84
Acres
$1,150,000 | 2040 Shannon Drive, Morganton, NC 28655
1/47
New

$1,150,000

4
Bedrooms
2,654
Square Feet
1.31
Acres
$419,000 | 3517 Crestwood Drive, Morganton, NC 28655
1/36

$419,000

4
Bedrooms
2,010
Square Feet
0.78
Acres
$324,900 | 201 Woodlawn Drive, Morganton, NC 28655
1/21
Virtual Tour

$324,900

3
Bedrooms
1,759
Square Feet
0.67
Acres
$1,099,000 | 3135 Laurel Heights Drive, Morganton, NC 28655
1/47

$1,099,000

3
Bedrooms
2,879
Square Feet
6.03
Acres
$1,150,000 | 3135 Laurel Heights Drive, Unit 2, Morganton, NC 28655
1/48

$1,150,000

3
Bedrooms
2,879
Square Feet
15.4
Acres
$120,000 | 997 Bethel Rdg Lane, Morganton, NC 28655
1/31

$120,000

2
Bedrooms
924
Square Feet
3.29
Acres
$275,000 | 239 North Anderson Street, Morganton, NC 28655
1/37
Coming SoonOpen: 8/22 10:00AM - 02:00PM

$275,000

3
Bedrooms
1,054
Square Feet
0.5
Acres
$460,000 | 1414 Bethel Road, Morganton, NC 28655
1/34
Virtual Tour

$460,000

3
Bedrooms
1,810
Square Feet
1.54
Acres

Nearby home values

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Newton RE

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 09/05/2025 03:25 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID. Use of the MLS GRID data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the applicable MLS of the Member Participant, if any, and as amended from time to time.