Great value in this full brick 3 bed/ 2 bath home with 1.52 acres. This property has a mostly flat lot, no city taxes, and is located about around 10 mins outside of Downtown Morganton! Offers tons of storage and workshop areas with the detached garage, unfinished basement, and 15x30 extra building! Inside find real hardwoods, a wood-burning fireplace, arched doorways, built-ins, and many more custom touches. On the main, there are two spacious bedrooms and a full bath. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinets, updated appliances, and a cozy nooked dining area. Upstairs there is a small room perfect for a playroom or office, another large bedroom and a full bath. The seller can not close until May 1st or after.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1.52 acresLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Christie Leonard• WNC Real Estate at Lake James
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Full
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Exterior Features: In Ground Pool
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop, Other - See Remarks
Zoning: R-20
Zoning Specification: R-20
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Lot Size Area: 1.52
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.7
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available, Other - See Remarks
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: From I-40 W, take exit 107 for NC-114 N toward Drexel. Turn right onto NC-114 N/Drexel Rd. Turn left onto Amherst Rd. The home is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,794
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Burke County
APN: 11883
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1794
Living Area: 1794
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,794
Sq. Ft. Upper: 598
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1196
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1794
Foundation Details: Basement, Other - See Remarks
Levels: One and One Half
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Team Information
List Office AOR: Burke County Board of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$275,000 – $333,000
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