2290 Highway 181

Morganton, NC 28655

$249,900
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,222 Sq. Ft.
$205 / Sq. Ft.
1,222
Sq. Ft.
$205
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 2/18/26
Closed 2/18/26

Description

Welcome to 2290 NC Hwy 181 — a unique property offering comfortable living and expansive land just minutes from Morganton’s vibrant community. This home presents tremendous value with 4 acres of land — rare acreage this close to town! This 1222 sq ft home features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a large kitchen that serves as the heart of the home with ample workspace and storage. Enjoy everyday convenience with a full unfinished basement — perfect for storage, workshop space, or future expansion. Location...Welcome to 2290 NC Hwy 181 — a unique property offering comfortable living and expansive land just minutes from Morganton’s vibrant community. This home presents tremendous value with 4 acres of land — rare acreage this close to town! This 1222 sq ft home features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a large kitchen that serves as the heart of the home with ample workspace and storage. Enjoy everyday convenience with a full unfinished basement — perfect for storage, workshop space, or future expansion. Location is key — this property sits directly across from an elementary school and on NC Highway 181 offering a smooth commute to Morganton’s downtown and regional destinations along this scenic route. Set in a community rich with lifestyle amenities, residents will enjoy outdoor recreation, local dining and cultural attractions within short driving distance. Morganton, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers access to hiking, biking and water activities — including state parks, trails and scenic wilderness areas — just a short drive away. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for land to personalize your homestead, this property’s combination of space, location and potential makes it a compelling opportunity!
  1. Listed by Lauren Hart • Hart Real Estate • lauren@hartrealestatenc.com

Property Details for 2290 Highway 181

Architectural Style
Ranch
Parking Features
Attached Carport
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 02/19/2026 03:20 PM

Property Details for 2290 Highway 181

StatusClosed
MLS #4330539
Days on Market8
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1956
Lot Size4.00 AC / 174,240 SF
CountyBurke County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hart Real Estate

Sold By Fonta Flora Realty

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Building Information for 2290 Highway 181

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size4.00 AC / 174,240 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,295 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,218

Property Taxes

$77

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2290 Highway 181

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.75377176
  • Latitude: 35.77637089
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $130,284.00
  • Parcel Number: 19978
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Table Rock
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Oak Hill
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1222.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1222
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1242
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1242
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1222.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, 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: 39
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Partial
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Gravel, Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Steam, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 2290 Highway 181

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 18, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4330539

$249,900—
Dec 28, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4330539

—
Dec 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4330539

$259,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/18/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4330539

$249,900
12/28/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4330539

—
12/20/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4330539

$259,900

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

Public Records for 2290 Highway 181

Taxable ValueLand$34,975Additions$95,309Total$130,284
Tax Record2025$919 ($77 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,222 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,222 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,222 SqFtStories1Lot Size174,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1970ZoningRESIDENTIAL TCountyBURKEAPN19978Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2290 Highway 181

This home is within Burke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oak Hill Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Walter R Johnson Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Freedom High
Public - 9 to 12
Burke Virtual Academy
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Hill Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Walter R Johnson Middle
Public6 to 8

Freedom High
Public9 to 12

Burke Virtual Academy
PublicK 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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