Last Sold Price
4 beds5,873 sqft$67/sqft
121 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Mid-century modern style home in downtown Morganton! The home offers privacy, it sits on one of the larger lots (1.4 acres), in the desirable Riverside Area. The vaulted ceilings, skylights along with floor to ceiling windows make this home feel open and airy. Home has had many updates including custom kitchen cabinets, granite, gas range, dishwasher, side deck for entertaining, two woodburning stoves, roof, heating/cooling system, copper gutters, cedar shake siding, new garage doors and openers,...Mid-century modern style home in downtown Morganton! The home offers privacy, it sits on one of the larger lots (1.4 acres), in the desirable Riverside Area. The vaulted ceilings, skylights along with floor to ceiling windows make this home feel open and airy. Home has had many updates including custom kitchen cabinets, granite, gas range, dishwasher, side deck for entertaining, two woodburning stoves, roof, heating/cooling system, copper gutters, cedar shake siding, new garage doors and openers, new front door, new fireplace hearth along with fresh paint. Other unique features include a master bath laundry chute, built-in clothes hanger in the master, built-in dressers in the closets, ceiling heat lamps in the bathrooms, and beautiful handmade Mexican tile in the entry. Four bedroom/3.5 baths, low maintenance yard, finished basement, built-ins, treehouse, landscape lighting, and privacy make this an exceptional and unique home. $10,000 allowance will be provided for improvements.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/18/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by ERA Mountain View Properties • Jenn.Deacon@gmail.com

Property Details for 121 Riverside Court

Status
MLS #
3615191
Days on Market
68
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1975
Lot Size
1.41 AC / 61,419 SF
Architectural Style
Modern
Parking Features
Basement, Circular Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Shop, Parking Space(s), Other - See Remarks
Community Features
None
Subdivision Name
Riverside

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$420,000

Avg days on market

62

Sale-to-list ratio

89.7%

[Morganton, NC]

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Location

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Sold By Allen Tate University

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Building Information for 121 Riverside Court

Stories-Year Built1975Building Size-Lot Size1.41 AC / 61,419 SF

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$2,194 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,008

Property Taxes

$186

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 121 Riverside Court

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.704233
  • Zoning: LID
  • Latitude: 35.740868
  • Directions: From downtown, turn right onto Riverside Drive, turn left onto Riverside Ct. See sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $310,675.00
  • Parcel Number: 5376
  • City Taxes Paid To: Morganton
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walter Johnson
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Forest Hill
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Other: Circular drive.(Parking Spaces: 2)
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2349.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1762.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 587
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2349
  • 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: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 1762.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 5873.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Green Area, Paved, Private, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.41
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 341x257x265x246
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 34
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar Shake, Hardboard Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood Stove
  • Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Great Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement, Partially Finished
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Second Living Quarters: Room w/ Private Bath
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 20.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: 2nd Living Quarters
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Sitting
  • Room Level: Main
Room 12
  • Room Types: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bar/Entertainment
  • Room Level: Main
Room 14
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 15
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 16
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 17
  • Room Types: Workshop
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 18
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 19
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 20
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 121 Riverside Court

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3615191

$395,000
Jul 11, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3615191

May 4, 2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3615191

$424,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3615191

$395,000
07/11/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3615191

05/04/2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3615191

$424,900

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

Public Records for 121 Riverside Court

Taxable ValueLand$72,326Additions$312,689Total$385,015
Tax Record2025$2,234 ($186 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths0.5Total Finished SqFt4,728 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,104 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt624 SqFtStories1Lot Size61,420 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated1985ZoningLOW INTENSITYCountyBURKEAPN5376Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 121 Riverside Court

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

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.

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$395,000
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5,873
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4
5
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47,916
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3
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15,246
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