This is a move in ready recently refurbished beautiful Cottage/Bungalow home with amazing outdoor space. The feasy flow of this home makes it feel much larger than it is. Step up onto the traditional front porch and into one level living at it's best. You are in the full sized living area. to the left is the a bedroom. Step ahead to a great eat in kitchen. To the left is the primary bedroom with it's own full bath. Behind the kitchen is a second full bedroom with connections for a stackable washer and dryer. This is an easy maintenance home. Step outside to a groomed yard. Just to the left of the home is a double freestanding metal carport. The large gravel area also hosts a very nice utility building. To the rear and right is a fenced in back/side yard. The exterior entrance basement hosts another washer/dryer hook up and the mechanical components of the home and offers a little additional storage. The home is positioned near Lake Rhodhiss near Morganton and Drexel.
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
714
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
12257
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 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: Detached Carport
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Carport
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Dimensions: 11' 10" X 11' 10"
Room Length: 11.83
Room Width: 11.83
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Dimensions: 11' 10" X 13' 4"
Room Length: 11.83
Room Width: 13.33
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Dimensions: 10' 11" X 11' 10"
Room Length: 10.92
Room Width: 11.83
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Dimensions: 10' 11" X 11' 6"
Room Length: 10.92
Room Width: 11.5
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Dimensions: 8' 7" X 4' 5"
Room Length: 8.58
Room Width: 4.42
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Dimensions: 7' 9" X 4' 5"
Room Length: 7.75
Room Width: 4.42
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, In Bathroom, Main Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Exterior Entry
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 156
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 156
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Vinyl
Roof: Shingle, Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Partial
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.69
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
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 Amherst Road out of Morganton the home is on the left prior to the road to go to Drexel.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 714
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Burke County
APN: 12257
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 715
Living Area: 715
Above Grade Finished Area: 715
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 715
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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 101° 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$210,000 – $255,000
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