ACCEPTING BACK-UP OFFERS. Situated atop a small knoll on Riverside Drive, Beausejour was the first house built in this prestigious neighborhood. This stunning home was completed in 1892 by Frenchman Emile Frisard and his wife Marie LaGell. It is designated as a National Registry Property & is the queen of the West Union Street & Riverside Drive historic district. The home is within walking distance of the restaurants and art galleries of downtown Morganton. The original flooring, wainscotting, doors, & window surrounds in the house are heart of pine. The large dining room floor features an intricate inlaid pattern of oak & cherry. High 12 ft ceilings add to the specialness of the home. There are 2 full baths, one with a Jacuzzi on the upper level & a half bath on the ground floor. This home has 3 bedrooms & a unique 4th bedroom office/study with a sleeping loft above. The house was meticulously restored in 1987 & additions made by renowned CLEARSCAPES Architecture &
Single-familyProperty Type
1892Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Huntie Jokinen• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
Contact: huntiejokinen@gmail.com
Bought with Leanne Brittain• Nest Realty Morganton
*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
4
Baths
0.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.72 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
3,037
Year built
1892
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
3071
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
LID
Low Intensity District
The Low Intensity District is established primarily for single-family residential uses at a variety of densities depending on location and proximity to transportation corridors and services. It is also the intent of this district to allow for certain types of nonresidential community facilities and services that would not be detrimental to the residential character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Mixed use
Public service
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Space(s)
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Has Open Parking
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 1
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 3
# of Bedrooms: Main: 0
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Wrap Around
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: LID NC-O
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 0.72
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 1000
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Stone, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected, Gas, Wired Internet Available
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Forest Hill
Middle Or Junior High School: Walter Johnson
High School: Freedom
Location Information
Directions: vented remote controlled gas logs (Living room, family room & upstairs bedroom). Downstairs high windows leading to the porch are pocket windows which also function as doors. The teenage son's upstairs bedroom in the tower is reached by a stair with grippers & the bottom level is an office/study. Large antique pre-civil war cabinet in dining room will convey. House is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places & also receives reduced local taxes as a contributing historic structure. DIRECTIONS: From I-40, take Exit 105 & follow signs into downtown Morganton. Turn left at the movie theatre onto Union Street & drive through downtown. Immediately after passing the First Baptist Church, turn right onto Riverside Drive. At the stop sign, turn left & continue on Riverside Drive. The home is on the left. See sign.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 0.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,037
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1892
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Burke County
APN: 3071
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 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.: 3094
Living Area: 3094
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,094
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1174
Sq. Ft. Third: 127
Sq. Ft. Main: 1793
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: Two and a Half
Around this home
Schools
Forest Hill Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Walter R Johnson Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 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 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$738,000 – $893,000
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