SOLD SEP 2, 2025

Off Market Sep 2025 for $400K

$401,926

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,520/mo

•

1,873

sq ft

1126 Watermill Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

About this home

A must-see one-level home featuring a full unfinished basement and 3.76 acres of land. The property includes 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering over 1,870 square feet of living space. Recent updates include a new HVAC system, blinds, ceiling fans in the kitchen and bedrooms, new toilets, refinished oak hardwood flooring, and vinyl plank flooring in the bedrooms. Most rooms have been freshly painted. The den boasts a wood-burning fireplace enhanced with the "Schmear" technique. Basement is ready for finishing and includes laundry, a large fireplace, and plenty of natural light from the glass sliding doors. Enjoy the inviting rocking chair front porch and a fenced backyard. The property also features a 2-stall barn w/fenced pasture an 2 car garage. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and within short drive to many outdoor activities like hiking, biking and beautiful Lake James just under an hour from Asheville, 30 minutes from Hickory, plus minutes to downtown Morganton.

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

3.76 acresLot Size

$215Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tim Newton • Coldwell Banker Newton RE

Contact: timnewton@cbnewtonrealestate.com

Bought with Laura Uherka • EXP Realty LLC

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4201720

Redfin Estimate

$401,926

$1,926 since sold in September 2025$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 31.9% higher than the average sale price ($305K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$199,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,660 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$270,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,545 sq ft
211 Shuffler Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$350,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,050 sq ft
103 Emorywood Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$340,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,083 sq ft
108 Scott St, Morganton, NC 28655
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$300,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,797 sq ft
3651 Pea Ridge Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$368,500
F
3 beds2 baths2,107 sq ft
104 Oakwood Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

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Market trends in 28655, NC

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$292K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

59d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

123

12 MoM

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NEW 19 HRS AGO
$349,900
4 beds3 baths3,010 sq ft
113 Falls St, Morganton, NC 28655
COMING SOON
$1,050,000
4 beds3 baths3,641 sq ft
2595 Henderson Mill Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
3D WALKTHROUGH
$299,000
3 beds1 bath1,263 sq ft
3436 Cannon Ridge Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645
$145,000
2 beds1.5 baths850 sq ft
110 Linville St, Morganton, NC 28655
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$349,000
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$299,000
4 beds2 baths2,098 sq ft
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Sale history for 1126 Watermill Rd

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4201720

Sep 2, 2025

Sold

$400,000

$214/sq ft

Jul 30, 2025

Contingent

—

May 21, 2025

Listed

$415,000

$222/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4075962

Oct 31, 2023

Pending

—

Oct 6, 2023

Listed

$395,000

$211/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3804670

Dec 28, 2021

Sold

$285,000

$152/sq ft

Nov 14, 2021

Contingent

—

Nov 11, 2021

Listed

$285,000

$152/sq ft

+12

Hard to find mini farm only minutes to downtown Morganton and minutes to Beautiful Lake James. Home features 3BR 2baths w/approx 1850 hsf and full basement plus 2 car garage. Property consist of approx 3.76 acres mostly fenced w/2 stall barn. Home has large living room, hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace in family room and fireplace in unfinished basement. This home will not last at only $285,000. Call today!

Public Records

Mar 22, 2019

Sold

$202,000

$108/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 20, 2006

Sold

$112,000

$60/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,900 (−0.5%)

$28,791 + $255,865

$284,656

2024

$1,910

$28,791 + $255,865

$284,656

2023

$1,910 (+34.5%)

$28,791 + $255,865

$284,656

2022

$1,420 (+0.4%)

$19,337 + $151,127

$170,464

2021

$1,414 (+0.3%)

$19,337 + $151,127

$170,464

2020

$1,410 (+0.3%)

$19,337 + $151,127

$170,464

2019

$1,406 (+5.5%)

$19,337 + $150,609

$169,946

2018

$1,333 (+0.2%)

$19,336 + $141,290

$160,626

2017

$1,331 (+2.3%)

$19,336 + $141,290

$160,626

2016

$1,301 (+0.3%)

$19,336 + $141,290

$160,626

2014

$1,297

$19,336 + $141,290

$160,626

Tax history for 1126 Watermill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,900 (−0.5%)

$28,791 + $255,865

$284,656

2024

$1,910

$28,791 + $255,865

$284,656

2023

$1,910 (+34.5%)

$28,791 + $255,865

$284,656

2022

$1,420 (+0.4%)

$19,337 + $151,127

$170,464

2021

$1,414 (+0.3%)

$19,337 + $151,127

$170,464

2020

$1,410 (+0.3%)

$19,337 + $151,127

$170,464

2019

$1,406 (+5.5%)

$19,337 + $150,609

$169,946

2018

$1,333 (+0.2%)

$19,336 + $141,290

$160,626

2017

$1,331 (+2.3%)

$19,336 + $141,290

$160,626

2016

$1,301 (+0.3%)

$19,336 + $141,290

$160,626

2014

$1,297

$19,336 + $141,290

$160,626

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.79 Acres

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

1,850

Year built

1974

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Burke County

APN

26737

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.

R-2

Residential District

The R-2 Residential District is intended to be similar to the R-1 district in its residential nature. However, R-2 district also allows Class A manufactured homes and multi-family housing options as well. Allowed uses in this district are sensitive to the residential character of the area and non-residential uses are limited.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Cemetery

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2

Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Den, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,841

Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Door Features: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial
Roof: Shingle

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Fencing: Chain Link, Partial, Wood

Farm Information
Horse Amenities: Barn

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Zoning: R-3
Zoning Specification: Burke

Lot Information
Lot Features: Pasture, Rolling Slope
Lot Size Area: 3.76
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Electricity Connected

Location

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Oak Hill
Middle Or Junior High School: Table Rock
High School: Freedom

Location Information
Directions: Hwy 181 north, T/L at Oak hill school, go approx 1/4 mile see home on right just past frank whisnant rd.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,850
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Burke County
APN: 26737

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1873
Living Area: 1873
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,873
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1873
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 1841
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Oak Hill Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

3/10

Table Rock Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

7/10

Freedom High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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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

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Morganton, NC • 28655

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Estimated sale price

$382,000 – $463,000

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Home values near 1126 Watermill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1156 Watermill Road, Morganton, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$171,507
2924 Frank Whisnant Road, Morganton, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1704 Sq. Ft.	$196,394

Address	Redfin Estimate
1076 Watermill Road, Morganton, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1653 Sq. Ft.	$216,739
2932 Frank Whisnant Road, Morganton, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1530 Sq. Ft.	$206,959

Address	Redfin Estimate
1174 Watermill Road, Morganton, NC 3 Beds \| 0.5 Baths \| 1364 Sq. Ft.	$215,053
2955 Frank Whisnant Road, Morganton, NC 3 Beds \| 0.5 Baths \| 1638 Sq. Ft.	$231,882

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