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Last Sold Price
5 beds2,496 sqft$62/sqft
3144 River Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.74 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$62/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Great property with loads of potential! This property sitting on 3.74 acres is ready for a new owner. With over 2,000sq ft of living space this brick ranch in its picturesque country setting is waiting for you. This is a great investor special! Septic tank was cleaned out in the spring, there are several out-buildings on the property. Bathroom in main living was in the middle of a remodel and still needs to be finished, basement bathroom is fully operable. Just 2 minutes from Possom Rock River Access.Great property with loads of potential! This property sitting on 3.74 acres is ready for a new owner. With over 2,000sq ft of living space this brick ranch in its picturesque country setting is waiting for you. This is a great investor special! Septic tank was cleaned out in the spring, there are several out-buildings on the property. Bathroom in main living was in the middle of a remodel and still needs to be finished, basement bathroom is fully operable. Just 2 minutes from Possom Rock River Access.
  • Listed by: • WNC Real Estate Inc.
Listing closed: 12/22/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3789604

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$250,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

90.0%

Morganton, NC

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Location

Listing Courtesy of WNC Real Estate Inc.

Sold By C Shane Cook & Associates

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Property Information for 3144 River Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Burke County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Zoning Description: R-MU
  • Parking Features: Garage - 1 Car
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 3.74 AC / 162,914 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.600311
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.661973
  • Directions: Take Exit 104 and head W on Enola Rd. at the intersection of Enola and Old N Carolina 18 stay straight over the bridge. Enola turns into River Rd. Property will be on the Right.
  • Zoning NCM: R
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $113,711.00
  • Parcel Number: 2720757903
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: One Story Basement
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1248.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 437
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1248
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 12
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2720758909
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: n/a
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Front
  • Exterior Features: Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement Partially Finished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Area,Kitchen,Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Bed/Bonus,Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 3144 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480911251

$155,000

+2.9% / yr

Dec 22, 2021

Closed

CANOPY #3789604

$155,000
Oct 13, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3789604

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480911251

$155,000

+2.9% / yr

12/22/2021

Closed

CANOPY #3789604

$155,000
10/13/2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3789604

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

Public Records for 3144 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$29,795Additions$128,072Total$157,867
Tax Record2025$1,134 ($94 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,744 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,496 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,248 SqFtStories1Lot Size115,870 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1974ZoningRURAL MIXECountyBURKEAPN7959

Schools near 3144 River 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 - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mull Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Liberty Middle
Public6 to 8

Robert L Patton High School
Public9 to 12

North Liberty
PublicPK 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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This home: 3144 River Road, Morganton, NC 28655
$155,000
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2,496
162,914
2
2,052
2
1,876
128,066
$260,000
4
3,687
808,473
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1
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