3 beds2,351 sqft$425/sqft
1568 Watermill Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Est: $5,446/moGet pre-approved

Description

This 74.06-acre unrestricted property features long-range mountain views, Canoe Creek running the length of the property with several access points to the water, and approximately 2 miles of hiking and 4wheeler trails for enjoying your private mountain sanctuary. It includes a 2,351 sqft 3BR, 3BA 2story home built in 2020 along with multiple other potential build sites throughout, and an open, grassy field perfect for picnics, bonfires and recreation. The property sits across the street from the...This 74.06-acre unrestricted property features long-range mountain views, Canoe Creek running the length of the property with several access points to the water, and approximately 2 miles of hiking and 4wheeler trails for enjoying your private mountain sanctuary. It includes a 2,351 sqft 3BR, 3BA 2story home built in 2020 along with multiple other potential build sites throughout, and an open, grassy field perfect for picnics, bonfires and recreation. The property sits across the street from the 652 acre Oak Hill Community Park and Forest which hosts over 20 miles(and growing) of mountain biking and hiking trails. Lake James and Lake James State Park are less than 15 mins away for water sports, hiking and more mountain biking for adrenaline enthusiasts. The towns of Old Fort, Black Mountain, Boone, Blowing Rock and Asheville are all less than an hour's drive from the property. Historic downtown Morganton which offers shopping several grocery stores, restaurants, breweries and wineries is just 10 minutes away by vehicle; Enjoy the Historic Morganton Festival in September, the TGIF series that runs from May through July and the Winter Carnival and Downtown Lighting to start the Christmas holidays; These 74 acres offer a blend of privacy, natural beauty and development potential while remaining pristine and with breathtaking views; This is the perfect setting for your own private estate, a family compound, a hunting property, an eco-tourism venture including camping and glamping, an AirBnB or as a legacy investment; Explore the remaining foundation of the old JD Pitts Dam and Mill site on the property in Canoe Creek where grain was milled using the dam, water wheel and grinding wheels; Game on the property include deer, turkey, rabbit, dove, and an occassional bear, and more; The custom-designed, like-new 2story home has a 1st floor bedroom and full bathroom, an open layout and 2 primary and secondary owner's suites; The entry room has 2 closets and a vaulted, shiplap ceiling; The kitchen has a wonderful view of the backyard landscaping and hill along with a large island and stainless appliances; The dining room has a comfortable window seat and a table made from local harvested wood; The living room has plenty of natural light coming in and a sliding glass door to the spacious, covered rear deck with its wood stove; The left side owner's suite has an office area and balcony, a loft area, the laundry and a full bathroom with a tiled and glass stall shower; The right side owner's suite with its own private access and stairway has a large walk-in closet / office and a full bathroom with a stall shower; Other desirable features include a 1st floor workstation, shiplap walls, wood laminate planking and ceramic tile flooring, a hot tub and 2 mini-split heat/air units with 5 trunk lines; The outdoor space includes a landscaped front natural area, a fire pit and backyard access to the trail system; The attached garage and attached storage area give you valuable storage area; The detached garage has electric, a concrete floor and a rear lean-to perfect for a tractor or side-by-side; The property was accepted in March 2026 to the NC Present-Use Value program which provides tax incentives to the property owner;
LISTING UPDATED: 08/09/2026 02:06 PM

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Property Details for 1568 Watermill Road

MLS #
4405514
Days on Market
9
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2020
Lot Size
74.06 AC / 3,226,053 SF
Waterfront Features
Other - See Remarks
View
Mountain(s), Water
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
Subdivision Name
None

Location

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Building Information for 1568 Watermill Road

Stories-Year Built2020Building Size-Lot Size74.06 AC / 3,226,053 SF

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$5,446 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,083

Property Taxes

$363

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1568 Watermill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Creek
  • Longitude: -81.76906885
  • Latitude: 35.76577656
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $671,150.00
  • Parcel Number: 63751
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Table Rock
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Oak Hill
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Other: Attached garage has 333 sqft; Detached garage has 360 sqft;
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2351.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 333
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1098
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 119
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 119
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1253
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2351.0
  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Hilly, Private, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: N/A
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub
  • Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
  • Heating: Ductless
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Office
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: 2nd Primary
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 1568 Watermill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4405514

Jul 31, 2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4405514

Jul 31, 2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4405514

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4405514

07/31/2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4405514

07/31/2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4405514

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

Public Records for 1568 Watermill Road

Taxable ValueLand$381,242Additions$289,908Total$671,150
Tax Record2025$4,354 ($363 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,226,054 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2020Year Renovated2020ZoningRESIDENTIACountyBURKEAPN63751

Schools near 1568 Watermill 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
Oak Hill 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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