Hard to find 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch style home with basement just minutes to downtown Morganton. Home would be ideal starter home, investment property or someone looking to downsize. Close proximity to Hwy 70 and interstate 40.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$168Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nicholas Newton• Coldwell Banker Newton RE
Est. $1,357 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 104 Whitley Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4400393
Sep 17, 2026
Sold
$158,500
$168/sq ft
Jul 30, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 4, 2026
Listed
$164,900
$175/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4295728
Mar 19, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 27, 2026
Price Changed
$159,000
$169/sq ft
Dec 13, 2025
Contingent
—
Nov 17, 2025
Price Changed
$165,000
$175/sq ft
Nov 4, 2025
Price Changed
$175,000
$186/sq ft
Oct 3, 2025
Price Changed
$189,000
$201/sq ft
Sep 15, 2025
Price Changed
$195,000
$207/sq ft
Sep 5, 2025
Listed
$210,000
$223/sq ft
Triad MLS #1
Jan 27, 2026
Price Changed
$159,000
$169/sq ft
Nov 17, 2025
Price Changed
$165,000
$175/sq ft
Nov 4, 2025
Price Changed
$175,000
$186/sq ft
Oct 2, 2025
Price Changed
$189,000
$201/sq ft
Sep 15, 2025
Price Changed
$195,000
$207/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 30, 2020
Sold
$131,500
$140/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2004
Sold
$73,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$915 (+0.5%)
$16,000 + $130,506
$146,506
2025
$910 (−0.4%)
$16,000 + $130,506
$146,506
2024
$913 (+0.6%)
$16,000 + $130,506
$146,506
2023
$908 (+7.2%)
$16,000 + $130,506
$146,506
2022
$848 (+0.7%)
$14,000 + $96,180
$110,180
2021
$842 (+31.6%)
$14,000 + $96,180
$110,180
2020
$640
$14,000 + $67,664
$81,664
2019
$640 (+6.6%)
$14,000 + $67,664
$81,664
2018
$600 (+0.3%)
$14,067 + $61,895
$75,962
2017
$598 (+2.9%)
$14,067 + $61,895
$75,962
2016
$581 (+0.7%)
$14,067 + $61,895
$75,962
2014
$577
$16,000 + $59,962
$75,962
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
0.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
3611
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
MID
Medium Intensity District
The Medium Intensity District is intended for a variety of medium to high density residential and low to medium intensity civic, institutional, office, service, and retail uses designed to keep the impact on adjacent residential areas at a minimum.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 942
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 942
Interior Features
Room Count: 4
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Vinyl
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: r1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Area: 0.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: N/A
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Glen Alpine
Middle Or Junior High School: Table Rock
High School: Freedom
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 0.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Burke County
APN: 3611
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 942
Living Area: 942
Above Grade Finished Area: 942
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 942
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Glen Alpine Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Table Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Morganton, NC • 28655
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Morganton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
6.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$145,000 – $175,000
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