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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,714 sqft$144/sqft
126 Silver Creek Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$144/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Motivated seller! This home is located in the historic district of Morganton. Located off of West Union Street, 126 Silver Creek Rd is conveniently located near all the dining and shopping. This beautiful home is positioned on a crest of a hill overlooking city views and winter mountain views. This nostalgic home represents a time when quality meant everything to a master carpenter. This well-built home has 3 bdrm and 1 bath on the main level. The interior has crown molding, high ceilings, 2 fireplaces,...Motivated seller! This home is located in the historic district of Morganton. Located off of West Union Street, 126 Silver Creek Rd is conveniently located near all the dining and shopping. This beautiful home is positioned on a crest of a hill overlooking city views and winter mountain views. This nostalgic home represents a time when quality meant everything to a master carpenter. This well-built home has 3 bdrm and 1 bath on the main level. The interior has crown molding, high ceilings, 2 fireplaces, a large kitchen with granite countertops and a farmhouse-style sink, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet space. Adjoining the kitchen is the formal dining room with ample space for entertaining large crowds. The living room is spacious with an open wood-burning fireplace, and adjacent is a sunroom that overlooks the front yard with the above-mentioned views. In the basement is a second living room with a fireplace, bdrm, and bath. A utility room and single-vehicle garage.
  • Listed by: • Fonta Flora Realty greg@fontaflorarealty.com
Listing closed: 07/17/2023 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3936669

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$360,000

Avg days on market

105

Sale-to-list ratio

91.9%

Morganton, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 126 Silver Creek Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Burke County
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.705887
  • Zoning: NC-O
  • Latitude: 35.737346
  • Directions: From downtown Morganton - take West Union Street to Walton Rd. Turn right onto Walton. The home sits on the corner of Walton Rd. and Silver Creek Rd. A sign will be posted.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $362,001.00
  • Parcel Number: 1793740292
  • City Taxes Paid To: Morganton
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walter Johnson
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Forest Hill
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Web URL: fontaflorarealty.com
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1780.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 934.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1780
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 601
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 601
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2714.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 38
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 2/46
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Vinyl, Wood
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 14.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 9
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Types: Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 12
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 14
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 126 Silver Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #3936669

$390,000
Jul 14, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1515024443

$390,000

+3.2% / yr

Jun 2, 2023

Price Change

CANOPY #3936669

$399,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2023

Closed

CANOPY #3936669

$390,000
07/14/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1515024443

$390,000

+3.2% / yr

06/02/2023

Price Change

CANOPY #3936669

$399,000

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

Public Records for 126 Silver Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand$44,000Additions$244,932Total$288,932
Tax Record2025$1,701 ($142 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,770 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,770 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt336 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,424 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated2005ZoningLOW INTENSITYCountyBURKEAPN4842Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 126 Silver Creek 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
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 126 Silver Creek Road, Morganton, NC 28655
$390,000
4
2,714
17,424
11,326
$265,000
3
1,404
12,632
$182,000
2
2
2,646
16,553
$218,500
2
2
1,056
8,276
$220,000
4
2,308
8,712

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