139 Pearson Dr

Morganton, NC 28655

$457,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,184 Sq. Ft.
$144 / Sq. Ft.
3,184
Sq. Ft.
$144
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 3/18/25
Closed 3/18/25
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Description

This Expansive ranch home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, mostly finished basement & boasts numerous updates of oak cabinets & hardwood floors throughout main level, except for tile in bathrooms. Enjoy a spacious living & family room that features a fireplace perfect for entertaining during cooler months. Main floor includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & laundry hookups. Primary suite is generously sized with a luxurious bath featuring a double vanity topped with granite, a shower stall & ample walk-in...This Expansive ranch home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, mostly finished basement & boasts numerous updates of oak cabinets & hardwood floors throughout main level, except for tile in bathrooms. Enjoy a spacious living & family room that features a fireplace perfect for entertaining during cooler months. Main floor includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & laundry hookups. Primary suite is generously sized with a luxurious bath featuring a double vanity topped with granite, a shower stall & ample walk-in closet space. Lower level has TWO private entrances with no steps, up to 2 additional bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen w/pantry, laundry hookups & living room area w/fireplace. Creating a fully functioning apartment, perfect to utilize as an in-law suite or additional income as a 1 level rental unit or Airbnb. Home is also equipped with a chair lift on steps from basement to the kitchen. All of this is closely located near downtown Morganton & just a short drive from the picturesque Lake James.
  1. Listed by Tim Newton • Coldwell Banker Newton RE • timnewton@cbnewtonrealestate.com

Property Details for 139 Pearson Drive

Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage
Subdivision Name
none
LISTING UPDATED: 03/18/2025 12:03 PM

Property Details for 139 Pearson Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #4183781
Days on Market166
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1961
Lot Size0.73 AC / 31,798 SF
CountyBurke County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Newton RE

Sold By Weichert, Realtors - Team Metro

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Building Information for 139 Pearson Drive

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.73 AC / 31,798 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,372 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,227

Property Taxes

$145

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 139 Pearson Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.7016131
  • Zoning: LID
  • Latitude: 35.74460334
  • Directions: From Morganton, travel W. Union st, T/R on Riverside dr then stay straight onto Pearson Dr. Home on left, see sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $296,730.00
  • Parcel Number: 1793863781
  • 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: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1856.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1328.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1856
  • 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: 3184.0
  • Lot Features: Sloped, 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: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Gas
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Hot Water
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Apartment, Basement Garage Door, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Bedroom Basement: 2
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Basement: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 5.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: 2nd Kitchen
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 5
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 139 Pearson Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4183781

$457,000—
Mar 15, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1553214526

$457,000

+10.7% / yr

Jan 13, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4183781

$479,900—
Sep 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4183781

$494,500—
Feb 25, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #489049087

$165,000—
Jun 30, 2006

Expired

AMLS #835868

$259,900—
Jun 30, 2006

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #835868

—
Apr 5, 2006

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #835868

—
Nov 26, 2005

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #835868

$259,900—
Nov 26, 2005

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #835868

$259,900—
Nov 26, 2005

Listed (Active)

AMLS #835868

$259,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4183781

$457,000
03/15/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1553214526

$457,000

+10.7% / yr

01/13/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4183781

$479,900
09/18/2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4183781

$494,500
02/25/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #489049087

$165,000
06/30/2006

Expired

AMLS #835868

$259,900
06/30/2006

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #835868

—
04/05/2006

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #835868

—
11/26/2005

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #835868

$259,900
11/26/2005

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #835868

$259,900
11/26/2005

Listed (Active)

AMLS #835868

$259,900

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Public Records for 139 Pearson Drive

Taxable ValueLand$66,957Additions$231,276Total$298,233
Tax Record2025$1,744 ($145 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,184 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,184 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt528 SqFtStories1Lot Size31,799 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1980ZoningLOW INTENSITYCountyBURKEAPN2969Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 139 Pearson Drive

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

Walter R Johnson Middle
Public6 to 8

Robert L Patton High School
Public9 to 12

Chesterfield Elementary
PublicPK to 5

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