JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM MORGANTON – 1.5 STORY RUSTIC MODERN GETAWAY WITH NEARLY 14 ACRES!! Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for your own serene escape in the foothills of Western NC. With no neighbors in sight, you can enjoy everything from peaceful star-gazing evenings to quiet morning coffee accompanied by birds! With it's rock solid construction and custom design, the home itself is chock-full of ENTICING FEATURES: 2,459 heated sq ft, 3BD/2.5BA, 2-story Cathedral Ceilings w/top to bottom windows, Loft Office/Library area, Main-level Master Bed w/Master Bath & His/Her Closets, Pocket Doors, Custom Handrail Balusters made from Trees on Property, Slate Tile, Custom Cabinets, Granite Countertops, Kitchen Pantry, Electric Fireplace, FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT already plumbed/wired and ready to finish, Basement Garage, 2x200-Amp Panels, Large Wrap-Around Deck, Cement Board Siding, Security System, & so much more! Furniture & lawn mower also available separately! Don't miss it!
Single-familyProperty Type
2017Year Built
13.95 acresLot Size
$295Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Rusty Davis• Rus/D Real Estate
Contact: 828-430-0910
Bought with Bryan Black• RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
*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
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.68 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
2,353
Year built
2017
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
54413
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Security System
Flooring: Slate, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Deck,Front,Patio,Porch-Wrap Around
Exterior Features: Underground Power Lines
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Open Lot, Paved, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Wooded, See Remarks
Lot Size Area: 13.95
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Other
Zoning NCM: RMU
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Representation
Restrictions Description: Unclear, see Agent Remarks
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: W.A. Young
Middle Or Junior High School: Table Rock
High School: Freedom
Location Information
Directions: Address may not come up exactly on GPS, but may show simply as "Dorado Rd, Morganton, NC". Take I-40 exit 103, then take Hwy 64 (Burkemont Ave) South toward Rutherfordton. In apporximately 11 miles, turn right onto Gold Mine Rd. Travel approximately 2 miles to Dorado Rd on your left. Please see showing instructions for Gate code.
Community Information
Community Features: Gated
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,353
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Burke County
APN: 54413
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 2459
Living Area: 2459
Sq. Ft. Upper: 866
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1593
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 2459
Foundation Details: Basement, Block
Structure Type: One and a Half Story/Basement
Around this home
Schools
W A Young Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.6mi
6/10
Table Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.7mi
7/10
Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.7mi
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
0.31% chance of being 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
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 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 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
5.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$690,000 – $835,000
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