Sold
Last Sold Price
1,589,940 Lot Size36.5 Acres

4739 Sugar Loaf Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

LandProperty Type
36.5 acresLot Size

Description

This 36+ acre tract is perfect for a second or primary home or just a camping getaway. Winding but not steep quarter mile drive to flat and cleared building site at 1500 foot elevation. Property is nicely wooded with trails throughout and views north across large valleys to High Peak Mountain. Natural spring on property just below the overlook on the north side of the property. Just minutes from South Mountain State Park trails and recreational areas yet just 10 minutes to I-40 and downtown Morganton....This 36+ acre tract is perfect for a second or primary home or just a camping getaway. Winding but not steep quarter mile drive to flat and cleared building site at 1500 foot elevation. Property is nicely wooded with trails throughout and views north across large valleys to High Peak Mountain. Natural spring on property just below the overlook on the north side of the property. Just minutes from South Mountain State Park trails and recreational areas yet just 10 minutes to I-40 and downtown Morganton. One hour to Charlotte or Asheville. Burke county water is run to property. No perc test done. Quiet and peaceful location for your residence or camping retreat.
  • Listed by: • Lake James Real Estate Inc polly@lakejamesrealestate.com
Listing closed: 11/25/2020 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3658652
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$44,000

Avg days on market

245

Sale-to-list ratio

76.7%

Morganton, NC

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1

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Square Feet
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Acres
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$3,600 | 4512 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Morganton, NC 28655
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Sold 04/18/25

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$8,250 | 4530 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Morganton, NC 28655
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$70,000 | 3951 Tater Hill Road, Morganton, NC 28655
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Lake James Real Estate Inc

Sold By Fathom Realty NC, LLC

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Property Information for 4739 Sugar Loaf Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Land / Acreage
  • County: Burke County
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Community Features: None
  • Subdivision Name: none

Building Information

  • Lot Size: 36.50 AC

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Longitude: -81.565049
  • Zoning: RMU
  • Latitude: 35.633834
  • Directions: I-40 exit 105, Hwy 18 s for 11 miles, right on Sugar Loaf Rd. 3.3 miles see sign on right
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $91,724.00
  • Parcel Number: 25971
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: East Burke
  • High School: East Burke
  • Elementary School: George Hildebrand

Property

Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Wooded Area: 36.0
  • Sq Ft Building Minimum: 0
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Acres: 36.5
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Possible Use: Private Estate, Recreational, Residential
  • Property Type: Land
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 23
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Needed
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: County Water

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Other Structures: Other - See Remarks, None
Interior Features
  • Habitable Residence YN: No

Room Information

Room Information
  • Room Count: 0.0

Rental

Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 4739 Sugar Loaf Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3658652

$183,750—
Sep 24, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3658652

—
Sep 2, 2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3658652

$194,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3658652

$183,750
09/24/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3658652

—
09/02/2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3658652

$194,900

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

Public records

4739 Sugar Loaf Road

Beds

3

Total Finished SqFt

3,023 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,023 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

1,548,558 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 4739 Sugar Loaf 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
George Hildebrand Elementary
PublicPK to 5

East Burke Middle
Public6 to 8

East Burke High
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 4739 Sugar Loaf Road, Morganton, NC 28655
$183,750
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–
–
1,589,940
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–
2
1,656
291,852
$53,000
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2
1,428
216,929
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2
1,813
157,687
$18,000
1
1
768
162,043
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1.5
1,216
53,579

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