225 Baxter St

Morganton, NC 28655

$199,000
Price
2
Beds
925 Sq. Ft.
$215 / Sq. Ft.
925
Sq. Ft.
$215
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Just outside the city limits of Drexel, this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a rare combination of convenience and value with city water service and no city taxes. Situated on just over a half-acre, this home provides a peaceful setting with room to enjoy the outdoors, plus a storage building that conveys. Inside, the home features a thoughtfully updated kitchen with butcher block countertops and a clean, inviting aesthetic that opens to the main living area with solid oak hardwood...Just outside the city limits of Drexel, this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a rare combination of convenience and value with city water service and no city taxes. Situated on just over a half-acre, this home provides a peaceful setting with room to enjoy the outdoors, plus a storage building that conveys. Inside, the home features a thoughtfully updated kitchen with butcher block countertops and a clean, inviting aesthetic that opens to the main living area with solid oak hardwood floors throughout. The bathroom has also been refreshed with a current look and feel. The open-concept layout creates an easy flow for everyday living, and the washer and dryer are conveniently located just off the living space for added functionality. A durable brick exterior paired with a metal roof offers low-maintenance living and long-term peace of mind, while the HVAC system was replaced in 2020, adding to the home’s overall value and efficiency. A covered carport provides convenient parking and easy access. This property is an excellent option for first-time buyers seeking affordability and move-in readiness, downsizers looking for manageable living without sacrificing outdoor space, or investors interested in a solid property close to town with strong rental potential. Located on a quiet street yet just minutes from local amenities, this home offers the flexibility to fit a variety of lifestyles—close to everything you need, without the added cost of city taxes.
  1. Listed by Carly Conley • Keller Williams - Weaverville • carly.conley@kw.com

Property Details for 225 Baxter Street

Parking Features
Attached Carport, Driveway
Subdivision Name
none
LISTING UPDATED: 01/27/2026 03:44 PM

Property Details for 225 Baxter Street

StatusActive
MLS #4337413
Days on Market23
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1981
Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
CountyBurke County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams - Weaverville
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Building Information for 225 Baxter Street

Stories-Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,053 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$970

Property Taxes

$83

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 225 Baxter Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.595671
  • Latitude: 35.754565
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $137,727.00
  • Parcel Number: 10850
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Heritage
  • High School: Jimmy C Draughn
  • Elementary School: Drexel
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 925.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 925
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 925.0
  • Lot Features: Open Lot
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 22
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Slab
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 5.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 225 Baxter Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4337413

$199,000—
Mar 9, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427231926

$62,000—
Mar 9, 2007

Closed

CANOPY #9530803

$62,000—
Feb 28, 2007

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #9530803

—
Feb 14, 2007

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #9530803

$62,000—
Oct 11, 2006

Expired

CANOPY #601134

$52,500—
Jun 12, 2006

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #601134

$52,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/17/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4337413

$199,000
03/09/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427231926

$62,000
03/09/2007

Closed

CANOPY #9530803

$62,000
02/28/2007

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #9530803

—
02/14/2007

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #9530803

$62,000
10/11/2006

Expired

CANOPY #601134

$52,500
06/12/2006

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #601134

$52,500

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

Public Records for 225 Baxter Street

Taxable ValueLand$26,081Additions$111,646Total$137,727
Tax Record2025$994 ($83 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths0.5Total Finished SqFt925 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt925 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981Year Renovated1990ZoningMANUFACTURINGCountyBURKEAPN10850

Schools near 225 Baxter Street

This home is within Burke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Drexel Primary
Public - PK to 5
Heritage Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public - 9 to 12
Chesterfield Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Drexel Primary
PublicPK to 5

Heritage Middle
Public6 to 8

Jimmy C. Draughn 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 225 Baxter Street, Morganton, NC 28655

225 Baxter Street is a single family home for sale in Morganton, NC 28655. This property was listed for sale on January 17, 2026 by Keller Williams - Weaverville, it's currently listed at $199,000. It has been on the market for a total of 23 days and was last sold on March 9, 2007. This listing's school district is Burke County School District. Nearby schools include Drexel Primary, Heritage Middle and Jimmy C. Draughn High School. 225 Baxter Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 925 sqft single family home built in 1981.

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