117 W Union St

Beds
Baths
5,460 Sq. Ft.
$130 / Sq. Ft.
5,460
Sq. Ft.
$130
per Sq. Ft.

Description

117 W Union St, Morganton, NC 28655 is a prime historic commercial property in the heart of Morganton's vibrant Downtown Historic District. The ground floor is commercial and leased yearly potential to be divided into 2 units, upstairs there is offices that can be converted to at least 2 luxury residential apartments that could possibly be rented for $2000 a month or more for each proposed apartment. This approximately 5,460 sq ft, two-story brick building offers excellent visibility and foot traffic...117 W Union St, Morganton, NC 28655 is a prime historic commercial property in the heart of Morganton's vibrant Downtown Historic District. The ground floor is commercial and leased yearly potential to be divided into 2 units, upstairs there is offices that can be converted to at least 2 luxury residential apartments that could possibly be rented for $2000 a month or more for each proposed apartment. This approximately 5,460 sq ft, two-story brick building offers excellent visibility and foot traffic on West Union Street. It features a classic commercial Italianate-style facade. The upper level includes three two-over-two windows topped by connected segmental arches, plus a distinctive cornice with a narrow recessed panel above arcaded corbelling. The ground floor is leased commercially year to year. Upstairs has 20 plus offices and 4 bathrooms not leased at this time. Also Lease to multiple tenants, Versatile Space — Ideal for retail, restaurant, office, gallery, mixed-use (retail + upstairs APARTMENT/LOFTS), or professional services. Confirm all uses with the City of Morganton. Prime Downtown Location — Steps from shops, restaurants, offices, the historic courthouse square, and community events. Morganton’s growing downtown scene attracts locals and visitors alike.
  1. Listed by FK and Associates Real Estate Firm • freddy@fkandassociates.com
  2. Listed by FK and Associates Real Estate Firm

Property Details for 117 West Union Street

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LISTING UPDATED: 06/20/2026 11:32 AM

Property Details for 117 West Union Street

StatusPending
MLS #4382307
Days on Market36
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Triplex
Year Built1901
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
CountyBurke County

Location

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Building Information for 117 West Union Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built1901Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF

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$3,708 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,538

Property Taxes

$170

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 117 West Union Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.68841136
  • Latitude: 35.74501847
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $367,540.00
  • Parcel Number: 2954
  • City Taxes Paid To: Morganton
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 5460.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential Income
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Number Of Completed Units Total: 1
  • Number Of Projected Units Total: 3
  • Restrictions: No Representation
  • Restrictions Description: Unknown restrictions, check with city of Morganton.
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: None, Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Basement YN: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Rental
Rent Information
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities
  • Pets Allowed: Conditional

Property History for 117 West Union Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 20, 2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4382307

May 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4382307

$710,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/20/2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4382307

05/15/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4382307

$710,000

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Public Records for 117 West Union Street

Taxable ValueLand$33,888Additions$333,652Total$367,540
Tax Record2025$2,040 ($170 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,460 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,460 SqFtLot Size2,614 SqFtStyleStoresYear Built1901Year Renovated1985ZoningCENTRAL BUSINCountyBURKEAPN2954

Schools near 117 West Union Street

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
Forest Hill Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Walter R Johnson Middle
Public6 to 8

Robert L Patton High School
Public9 to 12

Burke Middle College High School
Public11 to 12

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