OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2023 for $850K

$1,921,246

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,647/mo

•

5,341

sq ft

3744 N Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

About this home

New price!Bring your own builder and finish this private family compound on almost 4 Lake James waterfront acreswith no HOA or restrictions.Being sold as-is.Make this the dream home you have always wanted!Three levels with over 5,000 sf for your customization. Owners’ retreat on main level,open kitchen with large walk in pantry. Basement has a separate living space that could have a 2nd kitchen, three bedrooms, 2 large bathrooms, flex space for home theater,gym, whatever your imagination desires!Upstairs has space for more bonus/bedrooms, office, bathroom.Home also includes a custom metal dock with gorgeous wide open views of the lake and mountains. Large 3 bay aluminum garage (30’X40’) on the property with plumbing for a bathroom and electricity. Builder/owner will also finish property for an additional fee if you do not have a builder.Unrestricted waterfront acreage on Lake James rarely hits the market!When final grading is complete, this lot will have a phenonminal view!

Single-familyProperty Type

2023Year Built

3.7 acresLot Size

$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melissa Plemmons • EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne

Contact: melissa.plemmons@exprealty.com

Bought with Theresa Huggins • Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3898986

Redfin Estimate

$1,921,246

$1.1M since sold in June 2023$138K since September

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This home's estimate is 26.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$3,300,000
A
4 beds4 baths4,604 sq ft
1814 Yellow Fork Trl E, Nebo, NC 28761
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,692 sq ft
40 Kingfisher Trce #108, Nebo, NC 28761
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,073,000
C
5 beds5 baths4,485 sq ft
2243 Cottage Park Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$650,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,742 sq ft
2185 Cottage Park Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
SOLD FEB 25, 2026
$1,625,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,023 sq ft
2199 Yellow Fork Trl E, Nebo, NC 28761
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,400,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths2,270 sq ft
2063 W Bluewater Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

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Market trends in 28655, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$285K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

136

4 MoM

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Sale history for 3744 N Powerhouse Rd

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3898986

Jun 21, 2023

Sold

$850,000

$159/sq ft

Apr 29, 2023

Contingent

—

Mar 30, 2023

Price Changed

$1,220,000

$228/sq ft

Mar 2, 2023

Price Changed

$1,375,000

$257/sq ft

Feb 7, 2023

Price Changed

$1,500,000

$281/sq ft

Jan 25, 2023

Price Changed

$1,900,000

$356/sq ft

Jan 14, 2023

Price Changed

$2,200,000

$412/sq ft

Nov 22, 2022

Price Changed

$3,450,000

$646/sq ft

Sep 2, 2022

Listed

$3,700,000

$693/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 26, 2019

Sold

$205,000

$38/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,473

$449,070 + $869,941

$1,319,011

2025

$8,468 (+83.2%)

$449,070 + $869,941

$1,319,011

2024

$4,621 (+0.7%)

$449,070 + $728,694

$1,177,764

2023

$4,590 (+143.4%)

$449,070 + $254,419

$703,489

2022

$1,886 (+23.7%)

$192,000 + $51,375

$243,375

2021

$1,525 (+12.1%)

$175,500 + $21,301

$196,801

2020

$1,360

$175,500

2019

$1,360 (+10.8%)

$175,500

2018

$1,227

$158,350

2017

$1,227

$158,350

Tax history for 3744 N Powerhouse Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,473

$449,070 + $869,941

$1,319,011

2025

$8,468 (+83.2%)

$449,070 + $869,941

$1,319,011

2024

$4,621 (+0.7%)

$449,070 + $728,694

$1,177,764

2023

$4,590 (+143.4%)

$449,070 + $254,419

$703,489

2022

$1,886 (+23.7%)

$192,000 + $51,375

$243,375

2021

$1,525 (+12.1%)

$175,500 + $21,301

$196,801

2020

$1,360

$175,500

2019

$1,360 (+10.8%)

$175,500

2018

$1,227

$158,350

2017

$1,227

$158,350

*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

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.32 Acres

Year renovated

2022

Sq. Ft.

4,512

Year built

2022

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Burke County

APN

62617

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

CON

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Conservation District

The Conservation (CON) District allows low density residential development and associated uses in order to provide adequate protection for environmental areas and wildlife habitats, protect viable working farms, maintain the integrity or rural viewsheds, and limit the amount of potential property damage associated with existing natural hazards.; The Conservation District (CON) is primarily designed to prevent large numbers of housing units from impacting rural landscapes. Developers shall locate structures on appropriate portions of the landscape utilizing a maximum density calculation of one unit per three acres of total project area. Clustering of units is encouraged where feasible.

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 917
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage Shop
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 3
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Basement: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 4
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Main Level

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement Shop, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump

Interior Features
Room Count: 21
Interior Features: Attic Walk In, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-in Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Door Features: Insulated Door(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Stone
New Construction
Roof: Metal

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Elevator

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Covered structure, Dock, Paddlesport Launch Site
Water Body Name: Lake James

Property Information
Development Status: Under Construction
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Auto Shop, Outbuilding, Tractor Shed, Workshop
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Zoning Specification: R-3

Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Waterfront, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 3.7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.7
Elevation: 1500
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: County Water
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Underground Power Lines

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed

HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Glen Alpine
Middle Or Junior High School: Table Rock
High School: Freedom

Location Information
Directions: I-40 to exit 94. North on Dysartsville Rd, left on Hwy 70, right on Bridgewater Rd, Bear right on N Powerhouse. Home on left.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,512
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Burke County
APN: 62617

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 5341
Living Area: 5341
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,710
Below Grade Finished Area: 2,631
Sq. Ft. Upper: 917
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1793
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 5341
Foundation Details: Basement, Other - See Remarks
Builder Name: Downing Construction, LLC
Proposed Completion Date: 2023-03-31
Levels: Two

Team Information
List Office AOR: Canopy Realtor Association

Around this home

Schools

Glen Alpine Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi

7/10

Table Rock Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi

7/10

Freedom High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi

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

0.62% chance of being 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

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$1.83M – $2.21M

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Home values near 3744 N Powerhouse Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3594 N Powerhouse Road, Morganton, NC 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 7690 Sq. Ft.	$4,240,335
3632 N Powerhouse Road, Morganton, NC 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 3998 Sq. Ft.	$1,927,239

Address	Redfin Estimate
3652 N Powerhouse Road, Morganton, NC 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 2474 Sq. Ft.	$1,364,078
3718 N Powerhouse Road, Morganton, NC 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 3834 Sq. Ft.	$1,575,451

Address	Redfin Estimate
3694 N Powerhouse Road, Morganton, NC 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 3836 Sq. Ft.	$1,425,300
2850 Corpening Chapel Road, Morganton, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$283,667

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