5298 Ponderosa Rd is a 3,680 square foot house on a 6.73 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 05, 2002 for $205,000. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $448,859.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
6.73 acresLot Size
$122Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$448,859
$244K since sold in February 2002$8,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 8.3% higher than the average sale price ($415K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,840
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 9
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,680
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,840
Building Sq. Ft: 3,680
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 816
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 293,159
Legal Lot Number: 36
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: UPPER FORK
Acres: 6.73
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,680
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Burke County
APN: 29247
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mull Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Liberty Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
5/10
Robert L Patton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 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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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$427,000 – $517,000
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