4790 Ponderosa Rd

Morganton, NC 28655

$829,000
Price
4
Beds
3,426 Sq. Ft.
$242 / Sq. Ft.
3,426
Sq. Ft.
$242
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Charming custom craftsman-style home nestled on a tranquil country lot, just 10 minutes south of Morganton. This meticulously maintained residence has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Step inside to a welcoming foyer and hallway featuring elegant wainscoting. The heart of the home is a bright, open-concept kitchen and living area. The kitchen boasts a spacious island, walk-in pantry, granite countertops, dedicated desk space, and abundant cabinetry. The dining room overlooks the front yard and has lots...Charming custom craftsman-style home nestled on a tranquil country lot, just 10 minutes south of Morganton. This meticulously maintained residence has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Step inside to a welcoming foyer and hallway featuring elegant wainscoting. The heart of the home is a bright, open-concept kitchen and living area. The kitchen boasts a spacious island, walk-in pantry, granite countertops, dedicated desk space, and abundant cabinetry. The dining room overlooks the front yard and has lots of natural light. The living room is warm and inviting with a coffered ceiling, stone fireplace, and ¾” hickory floors throughout the main level. The main-level primary bedroom with a large walk in closet and en-suite bathroom with a garden tub, a water closet and double sinks. Downstairs has an additional bedroom or home office. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath and one enjoys a large balcony overlooking the front yard. An additional bedroom, hall bath, and expansive bonus/family room above the garage provide flexible space for family, guests, or hobbies. Multiple walk-in attic storage areas, accessible from several upstairs rooms, provide abundant organization and storage options. A beautiful sunroom off the living room has plenty of room for your indoor plants and opens to a backyard retreat. Step outside to a large cedar deck with custom pergola and stone fireplace. The yard is expansive and planned by a Master Gardener. It has a thoughtfully designed landscape with drought-resistant Zoysia grass, raised vegetable garden beds, a cactus garden, blueberry plants, an azalea garden, and a variety of fruit trees in the orchard. There is a large custom built outbuilding with a steel roof and power, an adorable custom built playhouse that sits at eye level with the trees, and an 8-zone irrigation system supporting the gardens and fruit trees. Modern comfort and technology are thoughtfully integrated, with HVAC units on both floors and a whole-home mesh Wi-Fi system. The oversized two-car garage includes a finished space perfect for a home office, hobby room, or custom workshop. This home offers a perfect balance of serene outdoor living, functional spaces, and quality craftsmanship—all within a private, unrestricted setting.
  1. Listed by Christy Truitt • WNC Real Estate Inc.
    P: (828)-443-7410 C: (828)-443-7410 christytruitt@gmail.com

Property Details for 4790 Ponderosa Road

Parking Features
Circular Driveway, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Shop
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 04/29/2026 12:01 PM

Property Details for 4790 Ponderosa Road

StatusActive
MLS #4371046
Days on Market7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2010
Lot Size6.93 AC / 301,696 SF
CountyBurke County
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Location

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Building Information for 4790 Ponderosa Road

Stories-Year Built2010Building Size-Lot Size6.93 AC / 301,696 SF

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$4,494 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,174

Property Taxes

$320

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 4790 Ponderosa Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.64805985
  • Latitude: 35.67825586
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $568,648.00
  • Parcel Number: 55778
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Liberty
  • High School: Patton
  • Elementary School: Mull
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3426.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 3426
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Other: 276.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3426.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Orchard(s), Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 16/290
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Stone Veneer
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Attic Other, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 4
  • Full Bath Main: 4
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 4790 Ponderosa Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4371046

$829,000—
Jun 8, 2015

Closed

CANOPY #25803

$400,000—
May 1, 2015

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #25803

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/24/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4371046

$829,000
06/08/2015

Closed

CANOPY #25803

$400,000
05/01/2015

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #25803

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Public Records for 4790 Ponderosa Road

Taxable ValueLand$41,492Additions$527,156Total$568,648
Tax Record2025$3,845 ($320 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt3,427 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,427 SqFtStories2Lot Size297,079 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2010ZoningRURAL MIXED UCountyBURKEAPN55778Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4790 Ponderosa Road

This home is within Burke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mull Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Liberty Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Robert L Patton High School
Public - 9 to 12
Chesterfield Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mull Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Liberty Middle
Public6 to 8

Robert L Patton High School
Public9 to 12

Chesterfield Elementary
PublicPK to 5

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 4790 Ponderosa Road, Morganton, NC 28655

4790 Ponderosa Road is a single family home for sale in Morganton, NC 28655. This property was listed for sale on April 24, 2026 by WNC Real Estate Inc., it's currently listed at $829,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on June 8, 2015. This listing's school district is Burke County School District. Nearby schools include Mull Elementary, Liberty Middle and Robert L Patton High School. 4790 Ponderosa Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,426 sqft single family home built in 2010.

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