Rare opportunity to buy 2 homes on 3 plus acres. Neither house has been lived in for years and are in need of restoration. Both houses have 5 total rooms and one bath, wood panel walls with wooden floors. located 2 miles from I-40 and many restaurants and amenities. Acreage is mostly flat and grass. Property has city water and city sewage access, and is in walking distance of Salem Elementary School.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
3.27 acresLot Size
$163Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Brown• Edge Real Estate Services
Contact: mikejbrown123@gmail.com
Bought with Alison Azbell Lane• Nest Realty Morganton
Est. $1,295 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1306 Salem Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4414719
Sep 24, 2026
Sold
$140,000
$163/sq ft
Sep 2, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 23, 2026
Listed
$155,000
$180/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$856 (+1.2%)
$21,715 + $79,359
$101,074
2025
$846 (+3.9%)
$21,715 + $79,359
$101,074
2024
$814
$21,715 + $79,359
$101,074
2023
$814 (+10.0%)
$21,715 + $79,359
$101,074
2022
$741 (+4.8%)
$17,626 + $54,905
$72,531
2021
$707 (+1.1%)
$17,626 + $54,905
$72,531
2020
$699
$17,626 + $54,905
$72,531
2019
$699 (−3.1%)
$17,626 + $54,905
$72,531
2018
$721 (+0.6%)
$13,095 + $62,371
$75,466
2017
$717 (+3.7%)
$13,095 + $62,371
$75,466
2016
$692 (+1.3%)
$13,095 + $62,371
$75,466
2014
$683
$13,095 + $62,371
$75,466
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.26 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
832
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
3366
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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: 0
Parking Features: None
Other Parking: ample acreage to park
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Carport Spaces: 0
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Features: None
Room Dimensions: 10' 6" X 11' 0"
Room Length: 10.5
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: None
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Interior Features: None
Appliances: None
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has Additional Parcels
Zoning: R-2
Zoning Specification: Ind & R2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Area: 3.267
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: various
Elevation: 1000
Road Surface Type: Other, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Other - See Remarks
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Representation
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Salem
Middle Or Junior High School: Liberty
High School: Patton
Location Information
Directions: From Morganton, take Burkemont Ave to Salem Rd, turn left onto Salem Rd, go about 1 mile and houses will be on the right
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 832
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Burke County
APN: 3366
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 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.: 859
Living Area: 859
Above Grade Finished Area: 859
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 859
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Salem Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Liberty Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Robert L Patton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 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.
9.3 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$151,000 – $182,000
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