Investment opportunity. Cute, cozy and clean fully furnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage sitting on .71 of an acre. Currently a running vacation rental with AirBnb, VRBO, and Facebook. Well over one hundred great reviews for this wonderful property. Updated windows. New Hot water heater and washer and dryer. Covered front porch with a large open carport. Great lot with a nice yard and a privacy fence. Outdoor fire pit area and a storage building. Plenty of extra room to build another home with a second separate parcel beside the home. Great location close to numerous local attractions including Table Rock, Brown mountain, Linville Gorge, and Lake James. City water and septic.
*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
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
739
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
8718
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
R-MU
Rural Mixed-Use District
The Rural Mixed-Use District (R-MU) district is intended to allow residential and non-residential development to occur with fewer restrictions in less urbanized areas of the county. The intended result is less conflict between adjacent property owners while maintaining the rural appearance of the area.
Appliances: Built-in Range, Built-in Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Main Level
Building Information
Building Area Total: 830
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Block, Vinyl Siding
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Zoned
Heating: Zoned, Wall Furnace, Electric, Propane
Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane Gas
Location
HOA Information
Association: Wilkes County
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: From sanford drive take a right onto N. Green st. and continue on to Hwy 181 take a left onto Pea Ridge road. Property will be on the right. Gps will get you to the property.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 739
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Burke County
APN: 8718
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Oak Hill Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
3/10
Table Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
7/10
Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 19 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, 2 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
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
$183,000 – $222,000
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