Last Sold Price
4 beds1,304 sqft$360/sqft
217 Riverside Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Exquisite home on Riverside Drive. Renovated in 1988 and featured in Southern Accents Magazine, this home was carefully designed using high quality materials such as copper roof, gutters and most plumbing in home, wormy chestnut panelling, beautiful moldings, arched doorways and plenty of thoughtfully placed skylights. The great room, added in 1988, has vaulted ceilings with beams, a bar and doors leading to the patio. The pool has a waterfall and hot tub. The study, on the main floor with its own...Exquisite home on Riverside Drive. Renovated in 1988 and featured in Southern Accents Magazine, this home was carefully designed using high quality materials such as copper roof, gutters and most plumbing in home, wormy chestnut panelling, beautiful moldings, arched doorways and plenty of thoughtfully placed skylights. The great room, added in 1988, has vaulted ceilings with beams, a bar and doors leading to the patio. The pool has a waterfall and hot tub. The study, on the main floor with its own full bath, could be used as 5th bedroom. Large rec. room and full kitchen in the basement. The garage has space for 2 cars and a golf cart sized vehicle. Wonderful for privacy and entertaining. Fenced backyard. $10,000 allowance for updates.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/15/2015 12:00 AM

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Property Details for 217 Riverside Drive

Status
MLS #
23797
Days on Market
877
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.80 AC / 34,848 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Parking Features
Other - See Remarks
Community Features
Other
Subdivision Name
Morganton

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$435,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

[Morganton, NC]

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Location

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Building Information for 217 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.80 AC / 34,848 SF

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$2,656 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,389

Property Taxes

$267

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 217 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.700279
  • Zoning: R-L
  • Inside City YN: Yes
  • Latitude: 35.741547
  • Directions: Take West Union from downtown Morganton. Pass the First Baptist Church and turn right onto Riverside Drive. House on left. See sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Assessed Value: $764,747.00
  • Parcel Number: 1793858629
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walter Johnson
  • High School: Patton
  • Elementary School: Forest Hill
Parking
  • Garage YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1304.0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 384
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 384
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1304.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Private, Views
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.8
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 289'x200'x219'x117
  • 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: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, In Ground Pool, Other - See Remarks
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
  • Roof: Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Slate, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 12.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System

Property History for 217 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 15, 2015

Closed

CANOPY #23797

$470,000
Jun 12, 2015

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #23797

Jun 8, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #551508032

$470,000

-5.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/15/2015

Closed

CANOPY #23797

$470,000
06/12/2015

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #23797

06/08/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #551508032

$470,000

-5.6% / yr

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

Public Records for 217 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$67,536Additions$492,106Total$559,642
Tax Record2025$3,203 ($267 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt4,830 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,830 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,156 SqFtStories2Lot Size34,848 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1980ZoningLOW INTENSITYCountyBURKEAPN6457Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 217 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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