905 Carbon City Rd

720 Sq. Ft.
$417 / Sq. Ft.
720
Sq. Ft.
$417
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Unique opportunity to own a mixed-use property with high visibility, located close to Downtown Morganton, Glen Alpine, and I-40. This property boasts a flat and well-developed 1.38-acre lot with an updated, fully furnished home currently used as a successful short-term rental with proven income potential. Even better, the property includes a greenhouse with heat, water, and ample parking already in place. For the entrepreneur, this property could also serve as the perfect small event venue, featuring...Unique opportunity to own a mixed-use property with high visibility, located close to Downtown Morganton, Glen Alpine, and I-40. This property boasts a flat and well-developed 1.38-acre lot with an updated, fully furnished home currently used as a successful short-term rental with proven income potential. Even better, the property includes a greenhouse with heat, water, and ample parking already in place. For the entrepreneur, this property could also serve as the perfect small event venue, featuring a koi pond, waterfall feature, and a flat, open area in the back. The home features hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, a full kitchen, replacement windows, and a newer HUGE TREX back deck. At the back of the property, you will also find a storage building. Please see the provided zoning uses...tons of opportunity await!
  1. Listed by WNC Real Estate at Lake James
    ChristieLeonardHomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 905 Carbon City Road

Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 05/24/2026 02:15 AM

Property Details for 905 Carbon City Road

StatusActive
MLS #4373012
Days on Market11
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size1.38 AC / 60,112 SF
CountyBurke County

Location

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Building Information for 905 Carbon City Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size1.38 AC / 60,112 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,572 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,495

Property Taxes

$77

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 905 Carbon City Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.741521
  • Latitude: 35.73183
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $148,062.00
  • Parcel Number: 1783625501
  • City Taxes Paid To: Morganton
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Table Rock
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Glen Alpine
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 720.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 720
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 720.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 29
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
  • Restrictions Description: see attached zoning documents
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Materials: Other - See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 905 Carbon City Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4373012

$300,000—
Jan 8, 2025

Expired

CANOPY #3926389

$320,000—
Oct 9, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #3926389

$389,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/24/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4373012

$300,000
01/08/2025

Expired

CANOPY #3926389

$320,000
10/09/2023

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #3926389

$389,000

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

Public Records for 905 Carbon City Road

Taxable ValueLand$49,200Additions$98,862Total$148,062
Tax Record2025$919 ($77 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt720 SqFtStories1Lot Size60,113 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2005ZoningMEDIUM INTENSCountyBURKEAPN3334Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 905 Carbon City 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 - 11 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Glen Alpine Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Table Rock Middle
Public6 to 8

Freedom High
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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905 Carbon City Road is a single family home for sale in Morganton, NC 28655. This property was listed for sale on May 24, 2026 by WNC Real Estate at Lake James, it's currently listed at $300,000. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on December 29, 2020. This listing's school district is Burke County School District. Nearby schools include Glen Alpine Elementary, Table Rock Middle and Freedom High. 905 Carbon City Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 720 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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