Last Sold Price
4 beds3,094 sqft$242/sqft
213 Riverside Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Accepting back-up offers. Situated atop a small knoll on Riverside Drive, Beausejour was the first house built in this prestigious neighborhood. This stunning home was completed in 1892 by Frenchman Emile Frisard and his wife Marie LaGell. It is designated as a National Registry Property & is the queen of the West Union Street & Riverside Drive historic district. The home is within walking distance of the restaurants and art galleries of downtown Morganton. The original flooring, wainscotting, doors,...Accepting back-up offers. Situated atop a small knoll on Riverside Drive, Beausejour was the first house built in this prestigious neighborhood. This stunning home was completed in 1892 by Frenchman Emile Frisard and his wife Marie LaGell. It is designated as a National Registry Property & is the queen of the West Union Street & Riverside Drive historic district. The home is within walking distance of the restaurants and art galleries of downtown Morganton. The original flooring, wainscotting, doors, & window surrounds in the house are heart of pine. The large dining room floor features an intricate inlaid pattern of oak & cherry. High 12 ft ceilings add to the specialness of the home. There are 2 full baths, one with a Jacuzzi on the upper level & a half bath on the ground floor. This home has 3 bedrooms & a unique 4th bedroom office/study with a sleeping loft above. The house was meticulously restored in 1987 & additions made by renowned CLEARSCAPES Architecture &
LISTING CLOSED: 07/26/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS® • huntiejokinen@gmail.com

Property Details for 213 Riverside Drive

Status
MLS #
4138719
Days on Market
26
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1892
Lot Size
0.72 AC / 31,363 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Waterfront Features
None
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking Features
Driveway, Parking Space(s)
Subdivision Name
Riverside

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$545,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

95.5%

[Morganton, NC]

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Location

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Sold By Nest Realty Morganton

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Building Information for 213 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1892Building Size-Lot Size0.72 AC / 31,363 SF

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$3,987 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,799

Property Taxes

$188

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 213 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.699519
  • Latitude: 35.741747
  • Directions: vented remote controlled gas logs (Living room, family room & upstairs bedroom). Downstairs high windows leading to the porch are pocket windows which also function as doors. The teenage son's upstairs bedroom in the tower is reached by a stair with grippers & the bottom level is an office/study. Large antique pre-civil war cabinet in dining room will convey. House is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places & also receives reduced local taxes as a contributing historic structure. DIRECTIONS: From I-40, take Exit 105 & follow signs into downtown Morganton. Turn left at the movie theatre onto Union Street & drive through downtown. Immediately after passing the First Baptist Church, turn right onto Riverside Drive. At the stop sign, turn left & continue on Riverside Drive. The home is on the left. See sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $381,672.00
  • Parcel Number: 1793950728
  • City Taxes Paid To: Morganton
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walter Johnson
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Forest Hill
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3094.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1793
  • Sq Ft Third: 127
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 515
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 515
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1174
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3094.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • 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 Description: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Gas, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Wrap Around
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Stone, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: Two and a Half
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Whirlpool
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Third: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Lower: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 0
  • Full Bath Third: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Lower: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 14.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • 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: Office
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bed/Bonus
  • Room Level: Third
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 14
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 213 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 26, 2024

Closed

CANOPY #4138719

$747,500
Jul 25, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1537495924

$748,000
May 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4138719

$789,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/26/2024

Closed

CANOPY #4138719

$747,500
07/25/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1537495924

$748,000
05/22/2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4138719

$789,000

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

Public Records for 213 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$66,872Additions$322,400Total$389,272
Tax Record2025$2,257 ($188 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths0.5Total Finished SqFt3,037 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,037 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt515 SqFtStories2Lot Size31,363 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1892Year Renovated1980ZoningLOW INTENSITYCountyBURKEAPN3071Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 213 Riverside Drive

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
Forest Hill Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Walter R Johnson 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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