Last Sold Price
6 beds4,728 sqft$57/sqft
516 Riverside Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Amazing space on approximately 1.4 acres in one of Morganton's finest in-town neighborhoods. Views of the Catawba River from this 6 bedroom, 4 bath brick home with over 4,700 SF that is accessed from Riverside Drive or Sanford Drive. Need in-law quarters? Here you go...full kitchen, living areas, and 3 bedrooms/2 baths on each level with separate entrances. 400 HP generac generator, gas hot water radiant heat.Amazing space on approximately 1.4 acres in one of Morganton's finest in-town neighborhoods. Views of the Catawba River from this 6 bedroom, 4 bath brick home with over 4,700 SF that is accessed from Riverside Drive or Sanford Drive. Need in-law quarters? Here you go...full kitchen, living areas, and 3 bedrooms/2 baths on each level with separate entrances. 400 HP generac generator, gas hot water radiant heat.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/06/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by McCombs & Hoke Real Estate • bobbie@mccombsandhoke.com

Property Details for 516 Riverside Drive

Status
MLS #
3606442
Days on Market
81
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1964
Lot Size
1.39 AC / 60,504 SF
Architectural Style
Colonial
Parking Features
Carport
Community Features
None
Subdivision Name
Riverside Drive

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$590,000

Avg days on market

108

Sale-to-list ratio

89.7%

[Morganton, NC]

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Location

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Sold By WNC Real Estate Inc.

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Building Information for 516 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size1.39 AC / 60,504 SF

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$1,530 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,372

Property Taxes

$158

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 516 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.708156
  • Zoning: LID
  • Latitude: 35.742807
  • Directions: From Downtown Morganton (West Union St), turn right on Riverside Dr and turn left onto Riverside Dr. at stop sign. Continue on Riverside Dr. past Kinwood Drive and continue to the right on Riverside Dr. Home is on the right. See sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $322,379.00
  • Parcel Number: 1793664380
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walter Johnson
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Forest Hill
Parking
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2640.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2088.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2640
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 420
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 420
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Other: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 4728.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.389
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Levels: Split Level
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Utility Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Bedroom Basement: 3
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 17.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: 2nd Kitchen
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: 2nd Living Quarters
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: 2nd Primary
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 4
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 8
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 13
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 14
  • Room Types: Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 15
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 16
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 17
  • Room Types: Mud
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 516 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 6, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #674647580

$270,000
Aug 6, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3606442

$270,000
Jun 20, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3606442

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/06/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #674647580

$270,000
08/06/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3606442

$270,000
06/20/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3606442

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Public Records for 516 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$69,276Additions$255,357Total$324,633
Tax Record2025$1,899 ($158 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt4,728 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,728 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt552 SqFtStories1Lot Size44,431 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1965ZoningLOW INTENSITYCountyBURKEAPN8563Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 516 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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This home: 516 Riverside Drive, Morganton, NC 28655
$270,000
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4,728
60,504
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3
3,890
37,026
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3
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21,780
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