This property has 2.35 acres with several storage sheds, a dog lot, a multiple car carport and a 2 bedroom home that needs a little TLC. Offered "as is". One chimney has been capped off when the new roof was installed a few years ago. The heat part of the HP is not working but the moniter heater is a back up heat source. The well has not been used in several years as it is on the city water system. Located at the foot of Burkemont Mountain and minutes from I-40. Road frontage on Burkemont Rd all the way down to Gates Ave.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
2.35 acresLot Size
$152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cindy Ledbetter• The Marion Agency LLC
Bought with Lizette Lampe• Western Piedmont Real Estate, LLC
Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3814289
Redfin Estimate
$176,214
$37K since sold in July 2025$3,000 since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 15.3% lower than the average sale price ($208K) of 6 comparable homes.
This property has 2.35 acres with several storage sheds, a dog lot, a multiple car carport and a 2 bedroom home that needs a little TLC. Offered "as is". One chimney has been capped off when the new roof was installed a few years ago. The heat part of the HP is not working but the moniter heater is a back up heat source. The well has not been used in several years as it is on the city water system. Located at the foot of Burkemont Mountain and minutes from I-40. Road frontage on Burkemont Rd all the way down to Gates Ave.
Public Records
May 8, 2014
Sold
$84,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,015 (+0.5%)
$20,328 + $119,821
$140,149
2025
$1,010 (+3.8%)
$20,328 + $119,821
$140,149
2024
$973
$20,328 + $119,821
$140,149
2023
$973 (+0.5%)
$20,328 + $119,821
$140,149
2022
$968 (+4.2%)
$19,250 + $92,179
$111,429
2021
$928 (+0.4%)
$19,250 + $92,179
$111,429
2020
$924
$19,250 + $92,179
$111,429
2019
$924 (+21.2%)
$19,250 + $92,179
$111,429
2018
$763 (+0.3%)
$19,250 + $71,043
$90,293
2017
$761 (+3.2%)
$19,250 + $71,043
$90,293
2016
$737 (+5.0%)
$19,250 + $71,043
$90,293
2014
$702
$19,250 + $71,043
$90,293
Tax history for 4970 Burkemont Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,015 (+0.5%)
$20,328 + $119,821
$140,149
2025
$1,010 (+3.8%)
$20,328 + $119,821
$140,149
2024
$973
$20,328 + $119,821
$140,149
2023
$973 (+0.5%)
$20,328 + $119,821
$140,149
2022
$968 (+4.2%)
$19,250 + $92,179
$111,429
2021
$928 (+0.4%)
$19,250 + $92,179
$111,429
2020
$924
$19,250 + $92,179
$111,429
2019
$924 (+21.2%)
$19,250 + $92,179
$111,429
2018
$763 (+0.3%)
$19,250 + $71,043
$90,293
2017
$761 (+3.2%)
$19,250 + $71,043
$90,293
2016
$737 (+5.0%)
$19,250 + $71,043
$90,293
2014
$702
$19,250 + $71,043
$90,293
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 Residential District is a less restrictive residential district that allows a broader range of residential uses including Class A and Class B manufactured homes. A variety of compatible non-residential uses are allowed in areas that may be less suburban in nature.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Public service
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 870
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MORGANTON TOWNSHIP
Living Sq. Ft: 1,160
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,160
Building Sq. Ft: 2,900
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 870
Garage / Carport Type: Finished Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 102,366
Legal Lot Number: 17
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: MORGANTON
Acres: 2.35
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,160
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Burke County
APN: 5800
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Salem Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Liberty Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
Robert L Patton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 18 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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Estimated sale price
$168,000 – $203,000
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