Last Sold Price
3 beds3,890 sqft$137/sqft
514 Riverside Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Spacious full brick home in Downtown Morganton area with nearly an acre and backyard privacy. This home offers a nice flat front and backyard, plentiful parking, and double attached garage. The finished basement has interior and a separate exterior side door making it possible to be used as a 2nd living quarters. Upon entry note the inviting & beautiful staircase and sprawling living room w/ fireplace plus an open dining area. The lg. kitchen boasts granite, SS appliances, tons of cabinets, tile...Spacious full brick home in Downtown Morganton area with nearly an acre and backyard privacy. This home offers a nice flat front and backyard, plentiful parking, and double attached garage. The finished basement has interior and a separate exterior side door making it possible to be used as a 2nd living quarters. Upon entry note the inviting & beautiful staircase and sprawling living room w/ fireplace plus an open dining area. The lg. kitchen boasts granite, SS appliances, tons of cabinets, tile backsplash & bar seating! Off the kitchen you will love the sunroom & wrap around deck. Also on the main a 1/2 bath & primary bedroom quarters w/ walk-in, 2 more closets, full bath w/ vanity area & jacuzzi tub. The 2nd floor features 2 ample sized bedrooms w/ full bath. Downstairs spread out & enjoy the open concept basement w/ full bath, fireplace, & kitchenette. PERKS...real hardwoods main/upper, newer HVACS, 12X14 storage building, 2 fireplaces, huge laundry room, storage closets throughout.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by WNC Real Estate at Lake James • ChristieLeonardHomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 514 Riverside Drive

Status
MLS #
4138011
Days on Market
26
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.85 AC / 37,026 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage
Subdivision Name
Riverside

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$468,000

Avg days on market

75

Sale-to-list ratio

92.5%

[Morganton, NC]

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 11/18/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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front view of house with a yard
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Sold 09/05/24

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of WNC Real Estate at Lake James

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Building Information for 514 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.85 AC / 37,026 SF

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$2,931 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,712

Property Taxes

$219

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 514 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.707736
  • Latitude: 35.742948
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $450,183.00
  • Parcel Number: 1793666208
  • City Taxes Paid To: Morganton
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walter Johnson
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Forest Hill
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2761.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1129.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 510
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1955
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 80
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 80
  • Sq Ft Upper: 806
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3890.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 37
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Gas
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: Other - See Remarks
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Other - See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partial, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 2
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Second Living Quarters: Interior Connected, Separate Entrance
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 9
  • Room Types: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 10
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 514 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2024

Closed

CANOPY #4138011

$533,500
Jul 19, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1537495905

$534,000

+8.5% / yr

May 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4138011

$549,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2024

Closed

CANOPY #4138011

$533,500
07/19/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1537495905

$534,000

+8.5% / yr

05/18/2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4138011

$549,900

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

Public Records for 514 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$67,938Additions$388,651Total$456,589
Tax Record2025$2,631 ($219 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,752 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,752 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt80 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,026 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1985ZoningLOW INTENSITYCountyBURKEAPN369Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 514 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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33,541
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