Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,505 sqft$160/sqft
1696 Wesley Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.51 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$160/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

UPDATED COTTAGE- Absolutely stunning must see home. The sellers have poured their heart into this house to make it a home. Updates include new siding, windows, (both w/transferrable lifetime warranties), doors, gutters, drainage system, porch roof, freshly painted throughout, fireplace in primary suite, fixtures, steps, trim, and ceiling fans. The list goes on & on. They have also completed the massive detached garage that is large enough to fit and RV in & still have plenty of space. This home truly...UPDATED COTTAGE- Absolutely stunning must see home. The sellers have poured their heart into this house to make it a home. Updates include new siding, windows, (both w/transferrable lifetime warranties), doors, gutters, drainage system, porch roof, freshly painted throughout, fireplace in primary suite, fixtures, steps, trim, and ceiling fans. The list goes on & on. They have also completed the massive detached garage that is large enough to fit and RV in & still have plenty of space. This home truly has all the particulars already taken care of & ready for you to move in & call it home. The 1st floor offers exposed beams over the open concept kitchen & dining areas along w/ a stone electric fireplace. Down the hall are 2 bedrooms & bath. Off of the kitchen is a stunning family room w/ stone gas log fireplace & beautiful built-ins. Upstairs is a guest bedroom & bath. Downstairs offers a massive primary suite with custom stonework & fireplace. Plus a huge laundry room/Walk in closet.
  • Listed by: • Asheworth Group WNC Real Estate LLC lakelureproperties@gmail.com
Listing closed: 08/31/2023 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4044196

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$405,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

95.8%

Morganton, NC

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Asheworth Group WNC Real Estate LLC

Sold By Stephen Cooley Real Estate

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Property Information for 1696 Wesley Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Burke County
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage
  • Subdivision Name: High Timbers
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 1.51 AC / 65,775 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.71780383
  • Latitude: 35.69647077
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $305,889.00
  • Parcel Number: 1791392600
  • 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 YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1497.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1008.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1285
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 212
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2505.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 8/27
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Fiber Optics
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Garden Tub, Open Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Slab
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Lower
Room 6
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 1696 Wesley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #4044196

$400,000
Aug 30, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1517568121

$400,000

+30.8% / yr

Jun 26, 2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4044196

$399,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2023

Closed

CANOPY #4044196

$400,000
08/30/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1517568121

$400,000

+30.8% / yr

06/26/2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4044196

$399,900

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

Public Records for 1696 Wesley Road

Taxable ValueLand$24,525Additions$336,694Total$361,219
Tax Record2025$2,458 ($205 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,608 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,608 SqFtStories2Lot Size65,776 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated2010ZoningRESIDENTIAL TCountyBURKEAPN37560

Schools near 1696 Wesley 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
Salem Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Liberty 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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