1205 E Union St

2,218 Sq. Ft.
$140 / Sq. Ft.
2,218
Sq. Ft.
$140
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 1940s brick bungalow has loads of charm with arched exterior doors, large moldings, ceiling medallions & hardwood floors throughout. The primary is conveniently located on the main floor with 3 additional bedrooms on the upper level each with their own walk-in closets. Gorgeous hardwoods on both levels. Separate dining room with french doors, living room, laundry room and open galley kitchen with lots of cabinets round out the first level. Full unfinished daylight lower level. 6 parking spaces....This 1940s brick bungalow has loads of charm with arched exterior doors, large moldings, ceiling medallions & hardwood floors throughout. The primary is conveniently located on the main floor with 3 additional bedrooms on the upper level each with their own walk-in closets. Gorgeous hardwoods on both levels. Separate dining room with french doors, living room, laundry room and open galley kitchen with lots of cabinets round out the first level. Full unfinished daylight lower level. 6 parking spaces. Lot is +/- 0.43 acres. Covered and uncovered deck on rear of the house with a large patio on the side of the house Level rear yard, circular drive and plenty of additional parking area. Great location just minutes from downtown Morganton.
  1. Listed by Polly Leadbetter • Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James • polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com

Property Details for 1205 East Union Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Parking Features
Circular Driveway, Driveway
Subdivision Name
other
LISTING UPDATED: 12/06/2025 08:22 AM

Property Details for 1205 East Union Street

StatusActive
MLS #4298581
Days on Market128
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,730 SF
CountyBurke County

Location

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Building Information for 1205 East Union Street

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,730 SF

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$1,629 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,511

Property Taxes

$118

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1205 East Union Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.665362
  • Zoning: MID
  • Latitude: 35.754786
  • Directions: GPS will take you to 1205 East Union Street, Morganton.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $238,172.00
  • Parcel Number: 2704902286
  • City Taxes Paid To: Morganton
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walter Johnson
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Hillcrest
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2218.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1293
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 925
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2218.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, 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: 35
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 2/94
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 2/94
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Other Structures: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 1205 East Union Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4298581

$310,000—
Aug 30, 2013

Withdrawn

CANOPY #9570919

$162,988—
Jun 29, 2013

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #9570919

$162,988—
Jun 19, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427404746

$116,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/22/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4298581

$310,000
08/30/2013

Withdrawn

CANOPY #9570919

$162,988
06/29/2013

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #9570919

$162,988
06/19/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427404746

$116,000

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Public Records for 1205 East Union Street

Taxable ValueLand$17,200Additions$220,972Total$238,172
Tax Record2025$1,419 ($118 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,217 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,217 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,280 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,731 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1985ZoningMEDIUM INTENSCountyBURKEAPN493Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1205 East 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 - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hillcrest Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Walter R Johnson Middle
Public6 to 8

Robert L Patton High School
Public9 to 12

Burke Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

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1205 East Union Street is a single family home for sale in Morganton, NC 28655. This property was listed for sale on September 22, 2025 by Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James, it's currently listed at $310,000. It has been on the market for a total of 128 days and was last sold on June 19, 2006. This listing's school district is Burke County School District. Nearby schools include Hillcrest Elementary, Walter R Johnson Middle and Robert L Patton High School. 1205 East Union Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,218 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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