Last Sold Price
5 beds7,336 sqft$36/sqft
508 Riverside Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Brick ranch with over 6000 sq. ft. and 1+ acres in one of Morganton's premiere neighborhoods. Circular drive, double attached garage, terraced backyard with tennis court, fountain/fish pond, and outdoor kitchen area on a cul-de-sac. Small dog lot with a partially fenced yard. Home has had many updates including new appliances, granite countertops, refinished hardwoods, tankless hot water heater and replacement windows. Basement has a mother-in-law suite with living area and fireplace, 2 bedrooms,...Brick ranch with over 6000 sq. ft. and 1+ acres in one of Morganton's premiere neighborhoods. Circular drive, double attached garage, terraced backyard with tennis court, fountain/fish pond, and outdoor kitchen area on a cul-de-sac. Small dog lot with a partially fenced yard. Home has had many updates including new appliances, granite countertops, refinished hardwoods, tankless hot water heater and replacement windows. Basement has a mother-in-law suite with living area and fireplace, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and kitchen. Home has both formal and informal spaces with built-ins. Large master with full bath and walk-in closet. Office area with near master. Tons of storage! Priced below tax value!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/28/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by ERA Mountain View Properties • Jenn.Deacon@gmail.com

Property Details for 508 Riverside Drive

Status
MLS #
3570063
Days on Market
77
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
1.14 AC / 49,658 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Parking Features
Circular Driveway, Driveway, Attached Garage
Subdivision Name
Riverside

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$675,000

Avg days on market

147

Sale-to-list ratio

89.0%

[Morganton, NC]

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Location

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Sold By Fathom Realty NC, LLC

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Building Information for 508 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size1.14 AC / 49,658 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,527 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,339

Property Taxes

$188

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 508 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.706573
  • Zoning: LID
  • Latitude: 35.742558
  • Directions: From West Union (downtown) turn right on Riverside Dr. Continue to the left on Riverside Drive past Woodbine Terrace and Kinwood St. follow Riverside to the right and the house will be on the right. See Sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $344,801.00
  • Parcel Number: 1596
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walter Johnson
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Forest Hill
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3431.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1469.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 3431
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 802
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 802
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 2436.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 7336.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Hilly, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.14
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 216x201x216x260
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 18
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 2/99
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen, Tennis Court(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Rear Porch, Terrace
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Gas Water Heater, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Baseboard, Central, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement, Exterior Entry, Finished
  • Bedroom Basement: 2
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Second Living Quarters: Interior Connected
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 19.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: 2nd Kitchen
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: 2nd Living Quarters
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Basement
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 14
  • Room Types: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Main
Room 15
  • Room Types: Office
  • Room Level: Main
Room 16
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 17
  • Room Types: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 18
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 19
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 508 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 28, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #663370086

$263,500

+0.8% / yr

Feb 28, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3570063

$263,500
Feb 4, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3570063

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/28/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #663370086

$263,500

+0.8% / yr

02/28/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3570063

$263,500
02/04/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3570063

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

Public Records for 508 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$70,226Additions$318,529Total$388,755
Tax Record2025$2,255 ($188 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt4,247 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,247 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,436 SqFtStories1Lot Size49,658 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1980ZoningLOW INTENSITYCountyBURKEAPN1596Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 508 Riverside Drive

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
Forest Hill Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Walter R Johnson Middle
Public6 to 8

Robert L Patton High School
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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7,336
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29,185
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