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$267,500

Est. $1,610/mo —

•

1,058

sq ft

3078 Pax Hill Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

About this home

Beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bath brick ranch on a spacious 1-acre lot in Morganton, featuring extensive improvements and modern finishes throughout! Recent updates include new drywall, flooring, windows, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and recessed lighting, with all work permitted. The kitchen features new cabinetry, striking granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and updated fixtures. The bathroom offers a new vanity and beautifully tiled tub/shower surround. Gather in the inviting living room, where the brick fireplace features an electric insert, creating a cozy ambiance with the flick of a switch! The basement provides abundant storage and flexible space for a workshop. Outside, enjoy a covered carport, mature trees, and plenty of room to spread out on the 1-acre property. Thoughtfully renovated and move-in ready, this home combines extensive improvements, comfortable single-level living, and a peaceful setting in Morganton!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$253Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Amy Higgins • Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

Contact: amysuehiggins@gmail.com

Listing updated: Oct 9, 2026 at 05:54pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4432723

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$1,610 per month

Principal and interest$1,496

Property taxes

$51

HOA dues

Home insurance

$62

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Mountain View Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi

4/10

Walter R Johnson Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi

5/10

Freedom High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Market insights

3078 Pax Hill Rd · $267,500

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 58 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $296,500. (11% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Electric fireplace insert
Basement storage

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range
Microwave
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry closet
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Electric water heater

Flooring
Vinyl flooring

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Heat pump
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 3078 Pax Hill Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4432723

Oct 9, 2026

Listed

$267,500

$253/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4358420

May 12, 2026

Sold

$100,000

$95/sq ft

Apr 30, 2026

Pending

—

Mar 17, 2026

Listed

$139,000

$131/sq ft

+16

Excellent investment opportunity on this 2BR/1BA brick ranch with full unfinished basement in Morganton, NC! Located on almost 1 acre lot, this house has a single carport attached. Construction appears to have begun in one of the bedrooms to incorporate extra space for a sitting area/den and closet. Kitchen/Dining area also has laundry connections. Spiral staircase leads from the living room to the basement. There is also an exterior entry door into the basement. City of Morganton provides water; Unknown sewer - Burke County says it should be a septic tank but they were unable to locate a permit. Sold As Is/Where Is.

Public Records

Apr 23, 1993

Sold

$57,250

$54/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$617 (+1.3%)

$13,396 + $62,517

$75,913

2025

$609

$13,396 + $62,101

$75,497

2024

$609

$13,396 + $62,101

$75,497

2023

$609 (−4.4%)

$13,396 + $62,101

$75,497

2022

$637 (+1.0%)

$13,396 + $53,885

$67,281

2021

$631 (+5.2%)

$13,396 + $53,885

$67,281

2020

$600

$13,396 + $53,885

$67,281

2019

$600 (+1.3%)

$13,396 + $53,885

$67,281

2018

$592 (−7.3%)

$13,396 + $52,876

$66,272

2017

$639 (+3.9%)

$13,397 + $59,054

$72,451

2016

$615 (+0.7%)

$13,397 + $59,054

$72,451

2014

$611

$13,397 + $59,054

$72,451

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

1960

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,058

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,058

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Burke County

APN

15129

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Morganton, NC • 28655

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Sun exposure

96/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Morganton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 3078 Pax Hill Rd

$266,926

$574 under list price of $268K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $176K to $295K.

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smaller lot
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2 beds2 baths1,064 sq ft
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Rental earnings

Est. $1,362 per month, based on comparable rentals

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