212 Riverside Dr

Morganton, NC 28655

$399,000
Price
5
Beds
3,136 Sq. Ft.
$127 / Sq. Ft.
3,136
Sq. Ft.
$127
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Walk to downtown Morganton from this contemporary residence in the Riverside community. Cathedral ceilings and a soaring stone fireplace are the centerpieces of the living area. Nicely sized kitchen is tucked away off the main room and has access to a sun room. Dining area with wet bar area. Cozy den with built in bookshelves and a wood burning fireplace. Upper level features include 2 bedrooms with shared hall bath and generous sized primary suite with ensuite bath, large closet & dressing room...Walk to downtown Morganton from this contemporary residence in the Riverside community. Cathedral ceilings and a soaring stone fireplace are the centerpieces of the living area. Nicely sized kitchen is tucked away off the main room and has access to a sun room. Dining area with wet bar area. Cozy den with built in bookshelves and a wood burning fireplace. Upper level features include 2 bedrooms with shared hall bath and generous sized primary suite with ensuite bath, large closet & dressing room and private balcony. Lower level is completely finished with 2 additional bedrooms, full bath and large family room with built ins. Large covered decks on both levels with access to the rear yard. Two car garage with laundry and storage areas. Great location and priced to sell.
  1. Listed by Polly Leadbetter • Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James • polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com

Property Details for 212 Riverside Drive

Architectural Style
Contemporary
Waterfront Features
None
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Keypad Entry
Community Features
None
Subdivision Name
Riverside
LISTING UPDATED: 01/01/2026 05:53 PM

Property Details for 212 Riverside Drive

StatusActive
MLS #4314566
Days on Market36
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1979
Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
CountyBurke County

Location

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Building Information for 212 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,154 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,972

Property Taxes

$182

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 212 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.69905054
  • Zoning: LID
  • Latitude: 35.74223184
  • Directions: GPS will take you to 212 Riverside Dr. Driveway on right at corner of Riverside and Linden St
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $375,695.00
  • Parcel Number: 1793951966
  • City Taxes Paid To: Morganton
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walter Johnson
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Forest Hill
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2215.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 921.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 495
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1369
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 53
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 575
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 628
  • Sq Ft Upper: 846
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3136.0
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: Use
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Bath Grab Bars
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Other Structures: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Door(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Basement: 2
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 14.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 14
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 212 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4314566

—
Dec 19, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4314566

—
Nov 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4314566

$399,000—
Oct 20, 2025

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4294013

$444,900—
Aug 27, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4294013

$454,000—
Aug 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4294013

$459,000—
Sep 13, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #4004929

$465,000—
Sep 11, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1518476632

$465,000

+22.1% / yr

Jun 1, 2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4004929

$475,000—
Feb 23, 2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4004929

$495,000—
Aug 26, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1496399572

$377,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/01/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4314566

—
12/19/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4314566

—
11/13/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4314566

$399,000
10/20/2025

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4294013

$444,900
08/27/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4294013

$454,000
08/20/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4294013

$459,000
09/13/2023

Closed

CANOPY #4004929

$465,000
09/11/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1518476632

$465,000

+22.1% / yr

06/01/2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4004929

$475,000
02/23/2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4004929

$495,000
08/26/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1496399572

$377,500

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

Public Records for 212 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$54,600Additions$321,095Total$375,695
Tax Record2025$2,182 ($182 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt3,093 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,093 SqFtStories1Lot Size18,295 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated1995ZoningLOW INTENSITYCountyBURKEAPN10224Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 212 Riverside Drive

This home is within Burke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Forest Hill Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Walter R Johnson Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Robert L Patton High School
Public - 9 to 12
Chesterfield Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Forest Hill Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Walter R Johnson Middle
Public6 to 8

Robert L Patton High School
Public9 to 12

Chesterfield Elementary
PublicPK to 5

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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More information about 212 Riverside Drive, Morganton, NC 28655

212 Riverside Drive is a single family home for sale in Morganton, NC 28655. This property was listed for sale on November 13, 2025 by Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James, it's currently listed at $399,000. It has been on the market for a total of 36 days and was last sold on September 13, 2023. This listing's school district is Burke County School District. Nearby schools include Forest Hill Elementary, Walter R Johnson Middle and Robert L Patton High School. 212 Riverside Drive is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,136 sqft single family home built in 1979.

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