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1842 N Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.69 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Built by craftsman and stone mason Cline Baxter, this charming stone house is the perfect cozy and comfortable Lake James getaway! Two bedrooms, One Bath. Large Living Room with hand-laid stone fireplace, custom woodwork. Dining Room. Kitchen. Breezeway. Den with woodstove (not counted in heated square footage.)One-car garage, one-car carport. Basement with canning kitchen, storage. Hand-laid stone outdoor grill. Workshop.Built by craftsman and stone mason Cline Baxter, this charming stone house is the perfect cozy and comfortable Lake James getaway! Two bedrooms, One Bath. Large Living Room with hand-laid stone fireplace, custom woodwork. Dining Room. Kitchen. Breezeway. Den with woodstove (not counted in heated square footage.)One-car garage, one-car carport. Basement with canning kitchen, storage. Hand-laid stone outdoor grill. Workshop.
  • Listed by: • Real Living Carolina Property
Listing closed: 05/17/2012 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 22854

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1842 North Powerhouse Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Burke County
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Parking Features: Carport, Attached Garage
  • Subdivision Name: Lake James
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.69 AC / 30,056 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.822517
  • Inside City YN: No
  • Road Frontage Length: 265.0
  • Latitude: 35.757912
  • Directions: From I-40W, take Exit 105, proceed through Morganton on Hwy 181 (N. Green Street) to the Oak Hill community stop light. Turn left at light, then right onto Frank Whisnant Road. Turn right onto Hwy. 126. At Lake James Pub, turn left onto N. Powerhouse Road. Home approximately one mile on right - see sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Assessed Value: $104,078.00
  • Parcel Number: 1764227629
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Table Rock
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Glen Alpine
Parking
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 560
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1030
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 0.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Pasture
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.69
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 265x140x246x100
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
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 1842 North Powerhouse Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 17, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #332120433

$92,000—
May 17, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427212277

$92,000—
May 17, 2012

Closed

CANOPY #22854

$92,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/17/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #332120433

$92,000
05/17/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427212277

$92,000
05/17/2012

Closed

CANOPY #22854

$92,000

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

Public Records for 1842 North Powerhouse Road

Taxable ValueLand$13,132Additions$129,718Total$142,850
Tax Record2025$1,028 ($86 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt560 SqFtStories1Lot Size30,056 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1985ZoningRESIDENTIAL OCountyBURKEAPN9746Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1842 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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