2556 Highway 126

Morganton, NC 28655

$229,900
Price
3
Beds
1,660 Sq. Ft.
$138 / Sq. Ft.
1,660
Sq. Ft.
$138
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Come and see this charming 3 BR 2 BA home with plenty of room conveniently located on NC-126 for easy access to Lake James and Morganton! Home features a unique sunroom and large family room in back of home perfect for entertaining or spending time with friends and family! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered rear deck overlooking your large back yard!Come and see this charming 3 BR 2 BA home with plenty of room conveniently located on NC-126 for easy access to Lake James and Morganton! Home features a unique sunroom and large family room in back of home perfect for entertaining or spending time with friends and family! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered rear deck overlooking your large back yard!
  1. Listed by Nancy Roper • Roper Real Estate, LLC • nancyroper@bellsouth.net

Property Details for 2556 Highway 126

Waterfront Features
None
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 12/08/2025 02:30 PM

Property Details for 2556 Highway 126

StatusActive
MLS #4294622
Days on Market133
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1990
Lot Size0.96 AC / 41,817 SF
CountyBurke County

Location

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Building Information for 2556 Highway 126

Stories-Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size0.96 AC / 41,817 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,176 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,120

Property Taxes

$56

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2556 Highway 126

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.792219
  • Latitude: 35.77409
  • Directions: Hwy 181 T/L at Oak Hill Elem. School on Watermill Rd. T/R on Frank Whisnant Rd. At Stop sign T/R on NC 126. Home on Right- See Sign
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $189,133.00
  • Parcel Number: 1774188341
  • 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: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1660.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1660
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 515
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 515
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1660.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 28
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Storage Space
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 3.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 2556 Highway 126

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4294622

$229,900—
Aug 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4294622

$279,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4294622

$229,900
08/25/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4294622

$279,900

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

Public Records for 2556 Highway 126

Taxable ValueLand$13,286Additions$175,847Total$189,133
Tax Record2025$676 ($56 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,938 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,749 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt189 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt384 SqFtStories1Lot Size40,511 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated1995ZoningRESIDENTIAL TCountyBURKEAPN46849

Schools near 2556 Highway 126

This home is within Burke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oak Hill Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Table Rock 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

Table Rock 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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More information about 2556 Highway 126, Morganton, NC 28655

2556 Highway 126 is a single family home for sale in Morganton, NC 28655. This property was listed for sale on August 25, 2025 by Roper Real Estate, LLC, it's currently listed at $229,900. This listing's school district is Burke County School District. Nearby schools include Oak Hill Elementary, Table Rock Middle and Freedom High. 2556 Highway 126 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,660 sqft single family home built in 1990.

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