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3 beds3,508 sqft$239/sqft
2602 Irish Creek Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Single FamilyProperty Type
17.88 acresLot Size
2002Year Built
$239/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Nestled on 17.88 serene acres, this Douglas fir timber frame home offers craftsmanship, eco-conscious upgrades, and natural beauty—all just 15 minutes from Morganton, NC's charming downtown. Crossing over Irish Creek as you approach, you’ll feel an immediate connection to nature and tranquility. 3BR, 3BA home features a soaring cathedral ceiling, gorgeous stone fireplace, and inviting open-concept design perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy modern, sustainable living with a solar panel array-grid...Nestled on 17.88 serene acres, this Douglas fir timber frame home offers craftsmanship, eco-conscious upgrades, and natural beauty—all just 15 minutes from Morganton, NC's charming downtown. Crossing over Irish Creek as you approach, you’ll feel an immediate connection to nature and tranquility. 3BR, 3BA home features a soaring cathedral ceiling, gorgeous stone fireplace, and inviting open-concept design perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy modern, sustainable living with a solar panel array-grid tie system, solar hot water, and a whole-house generator. Natural well water and raised garden beds make it easy to embrace a self-sufficient lifestyle. The expansive acreage offers plenty of space for gardening, exploring, or simply unwinding in nature. This property is more than just a home—it’s a sanctuary. Whether you’re looking for a garden to table lifestyle, to reduce your carbon footprint, or simply escape the hustle and bustle, this incredible retreat is ready to welcome you.
  • Listed by: • Nest Realty Morganton leanne.brittain@nestrealty.com
Listing closed: 03/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4215829

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$767,500

Avg days on market

133

Sale-to-list ratio

88.0%

Morganton, NC

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Nest Realty Morganton

Sold By Keller Williams Unified

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Property Information for 2602 Irish Creek Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Burke County
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Lot Size: 17.88 AC / 778,852 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.808311
  • Zoning: RMU
  • Latitude: 35.818715
  • Directions: From Downtown Morganton take N. Green Street which becomes Hwy 181. Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Road and left onto Irish Creek Road. Turn left when pavement ends and cross Irish Creek, take the driveway to the left. See sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $646,040.00
  • Parcel Number: 1766745539
  • 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 YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3508.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2700
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 2700
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 2700
  • Sq Ft Upper: 808
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3508.0
  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Flood Fringe Area, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 46
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Other - See Remarks
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1766749428
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Solar
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar Shake, Wood
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water, Trash Compactor
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Bath/Stubbed, Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Up Access
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Loft
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 2602 Irish Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 14, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4215829

$840,000
Jan 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4215829

$847,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/14/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4215829

$840,000
01/23/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4215829

$847,000

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

Public Records for 2602 Irish Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand$57,316Additions$547,231Total$604,547
Tax Record2025$3,922 ($327 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths0.5Total Finished SqFt3,580 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,580 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,775 SqFtStories2Lot Size484,823 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002Year Renovated2005ZoningRURAL MIXED UCountyBURKEAPN21004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2602 Irish Creek Road

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
Oak Hill Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Table Rock Middle
Public6 to 8

Freedom High
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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