Enjoy main floor living in this Beautifully updated 2 bedroom 1 bath Cottage + detached 20 x 20 workshop. Plenty of cabinet space in the kitchen featuring a new electric range, exhaust hood + marble tile. Remote control ceiling fans in living room and den. After a long day, choose to relax on the screened-in porch, covered porch, or BBQ on the side tiered deck. The spacious 20 x 20 workshop with electricity is the perfect place to work on your favorite projects or utilize as storage space. The property has a privacy fence along the road frontage with gravel driveway and ample parking. Conveniently located to Morganton, I-40, and US 70. Only 7 minutes to Downtown Morganton, 23 minutes to Hickory, and 48 minutes to Blowing Rock. No City Taxes! No HOA Fees! All of this and more on approx. 1.5 acres of land. Seller is a Real Estate Agent unrelated to Listing Agent.
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
990
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
1283
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Dirt Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Appliances: Electric Range, Exhaust Hood
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Vinyl
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Fencing: Privacy
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Specification: BURKE
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Orchard(s), Green Area, Open Lot, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 308X130X320X305
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: County Water
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Drexel
Middle Or Junior High School: Heritage
High School: Jimmy C Draughn
Location Information
Directions: I 40 to Drexel Rd, to Summers Rd, approx. 2 miles on right. See Sign. No Septic permit on file with Burke Co.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 990
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Burke County
APN: 1283
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 400
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 963
Living Area: 963
Above Grade Finished Area: 963
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 963
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 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 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$202,000 – $245,000
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