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3 beds2,079 sqft$176/sqft
1542 N Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.26 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$176/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This private home is located beside the East Shores Community at Lake James. It is not in the development, nor does it have any HOA. It has 3 bedrooms, with a bonus room. There is a 1 car garage attached to the home and a 2 car garage/workshop standing beside the home. A large kitchen contains lots of cabinets and an island. A pantry adjoins the kitchen. The dining area is open to the kitchen, family room, and sunken living room. The sunken living room has a propane fireplace and a bonus room that...This private home is located beside the East Shores Community at Lake James. It is not in the development, nor does it have any HOA. It has 3 bedrooms, with a bonus room. There is a 1 car garage attached to the home and a 2 car garage/workshop standing beside the home. A large kitchen contains lots of cabinets and an island. A pantry adjoins the kitchen. The dining area is open to the kitchen, family room, and sunken living room. The sunken living room has a propane fireplace and a bonus room that is beautifully decorated with lots of rustic wooden trim. The laundry room connects to the sunken living room and a back door is conveniently located to allow for a relaxing evenings on a covered patio watching the wildlife. The home has an en-suite bedroom and two additional large bedrooms A half bath is located on the main level with a shower and sink. Another full bath is available to the main area. Located minutes from Lake James, boat access, and shopping. Truly a gem of a location.
  • Listed by: • Rus/D Real Estate connect@johnhendersonproperties.com
Listing closed: 05/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4194044

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Median sold price

$349,900

Avg days on market

63

Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

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Location

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Property Information for 1542 North Powerhouse Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Burke County
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Subdivision Name: none
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 1.26 AC / 54,885 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.81719
  • Zoning: RS-1
  • Latitude: 35.763741
  • Directions: Driveway is just to the left of East Shores Development at Lake James
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $212,834.00
  • Parcel Number: 1542 Powerhouse Rd
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2079.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2079
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2079.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 38
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: County Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Entry Location MLS: Main
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Propane
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1542 North Powerhouse Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4194044

$365,000
May 28, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1558776110

$365,000
May 22, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4194044

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4194044

$365,000
05/28/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1558776110

$365,000
05/22/2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4194044

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

Public Records for 1542 North Powerhouse Road

Taxable ValueLand$25,244Additions$187,590Total$212,834
Tax Record2025$1,486 ($124 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,052 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,052 SqFtStories1Lot Size54,886 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated1990ZoningRESIDENTIAL OCountyBURKEAPN18075Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1542 North Powerhouse 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
Glen Alpine 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.

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