REDUCED! WELCOME to 136 Summers Rd., a delightful 3BD, 1BA ranch-style home situated just outside the bustling heart of Morganton. This charming residence is positioned close to town yet comfortably outside city limits. This home has had many updates during the last 10 years. New windows, leaf filter system, furnace, central air unit, hot water heater, kitchen counters/backsplash, lighting, and shower/ bathroom updates. Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed layout with an emphasis on coziness! The living area features an open concept, with a comfortable living room that flows into the kitchen/dining area. Great natural light! Basement w/ garage door, flue for woodstove,(woodstove does not convey)storage closet and washer/dryer hook up. Laundry has currently been moved to an upstairs bedroom. Outbuilding, above ground pool, creek, garden spot and sits on two lots. Overall, this home embodies a perfect blend of country charm making it a desirable place to call home! Priced $229,900
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
0.84 acresLot Size
$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sandra Walker• RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.84 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,075
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
37451
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is intended to be limited exclusively to single-family site built and modular dwelling units. The characteristics of the district, and the uses allowed there, are primarily residential in nature. The regulations of this district are intended to discourage any use that, because of its character, would substantially interfere with the development of single-family residences, and which would be detrimental to the quality of life that appeals to the average resident of this county
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 1
Carport Spaces: 0
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Washer Hookup, Other - See Remarks
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Window Unit(s)
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,032
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 1,032
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan
Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Full, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Pool Information
Pool Features: Above Ground
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Specification: Burke
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek/Stream
Lot Size Area: 0.84
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 180 x 209 182 x 212
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Square Feet
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Drexel
Middle Or Junior High School: Heritage
High School: Jimmy C Draughn
Location Information
Directions: Traveling Hwy 70 east from Morganton, turn right onto Summers Rd.(Pleasant View Baptist Church will be on your right), continue a short distance to home on the right. Look for sign.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,075
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Burke County
APN: 37451
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 1
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1032
Living Area: 1032
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,032
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1032
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100573
Buyer Team Mls Id: R19942
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
8/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Morganton, NC • 28655
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$236,000 – $286,000
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