Last Sold Price
2 beds600 sqft$62/sqft
1740 N Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Attention Investors, first-time home buyers, or 2nd home buyers! Here's your chance to be within minutes to Lake James, the cleanest, most scenic lake in NC! This bungalow was once a rustic log cabin and is now awaiting it's new owner to make new memories and call home! Freshly painted in neutral color. Hardwood flooring in main living area. New flooring in bath and 1st bedroom. 15 minutes to shop in Morganton or Marion, only 45 minutes to Asheville or Hickory and 90 minutes to Charlotte! No HOA...Attention Investors, first-time home buyers, or 2nd home buyers! Here's your chance to be within minutes to Lake James, the cleanest, most scenic lake in NC! This bungalow was once a rustic log cabin and is now awaiting it's new owner to make new memories and call home! Freshly painted in neutral color. Hardwood flooring in main living area. New flooring in bath and 1st bedroom. 15 minutes to shop in Morganton or Marion, only 45 minutes to Asheville or Hickory and 90 minutes to Charlotte! No HOA fees! No City Taxes! Easy to show and ready to sell!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/03/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Real Living Carolina Property

Property Details for 1740 North Powerhouse Road

Status
MLS #
14910
Days on Market
516
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
Parking Features
None
Subdivision Name
Lake James

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$134,500

Avg days on market

95

Sale-to-list ratio

85.0%

[Morganton, NC]

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Location

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Building Information for 1740 North Powerhouse Road

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$223 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$188

Property Taxes

$35

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1740 North Powerhouse Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.819588
  • Inside City YN: No
  • Road Frontage Length: 59.0
  • Latitude: 35.759331
  • Directions: From Morganton, take Highway 126. Turn left onto N. Powerhouse Road. Home is on the right. From I-40 take exit 94 Dysartsville towards Lake James. Turn right on Bridgewater which turns into N. Powerhouse. House is on the left past Mimosa marina.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Assessed Value: $344.00
  • Parcel Number: 1764335197
School Information
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 600.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Main: 600
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 600.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 59x227x40x194
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 18
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1740 North Powerhouse Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555946550

$37,000
Aug 3, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555946550

$37,000

+5.4% / yr

Aug 3, 2015

Closed

CANOPY #25456

$37,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555946550

$37,000
08/03/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555946550

$37,000

+5.4% / yr

08/03/2015

Closed

CANOPY #25456

$37,000

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

Public Records for 1740 North Powerhouse Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,300Additions$41,144Total$50,444
Tax Record2025$422 ($35 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt600 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt600 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,890 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1975ZoningRESIDENTIAL OCountyBURKEAPN21583Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1740 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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