Last Sold Price
1,589,940 Lot Size36.5 Acres
4739 Sugar Loaf Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/25/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lake James Real Estate Inc • polly@lakejamesrealestate.com

Property Details for 4739 Sugar Loaf Road

Status
MLS #
3658652
Days on Market
22
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Land / Acreage
Year Built
-
Lot Size
36.50 AC
Waterfront Features
None
View
Mountain(s)
Community Features
None
Subdivision Name
none

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$44,000

Avg days on market

249

Sale-to-list ratio

77.4%

[Morganton, NC]

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Square Feet
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$8,250 | 4530 Blue Ridge Boulevard, 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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Building Information for 4739 Sugar Loaf Road

Lot Size36.50 AC

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$1,412 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$934

Property Taxes

$478

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4739 Sugar Loaf Road

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 for 4739 Sugar Loaf Road

Taxable ValueLand$167,200Additions$680,592Total$847,792
Tax Record2025$5,735 ($478 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,023 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,023 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,548,558 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2022ZoningRURAL MIXED UCountyBURKEAPN66591

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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 4739 Sugar Loaf Road, Morganton, NC 28655
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1,656
291,852
$53,000
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1,428
216,929
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