5426 Powerhouse Rd is a 1,856 square foot house on a 9.39 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 03, 2016 for $262,000. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $478,970.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
9.39 acresLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$478,970
$217K since sold in August 2016$4,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 32% higher than the average sale price ($363K) 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-2
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Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is intended to be similar to the R-1 district in its residential nature. However, R-2 district also allows Class A manufactured homes and multi-family housing options as well. Allowed uses in this district are sensitive to the residential character of the area and non-residential uses are limited.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Cemetery
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,485
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Pool Type: Vinyl
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LINVILLE TOWNSHIP
Living Sq. Ft: 1,856
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,485
Building Sq. Ft: 3,341
# of Stories: 1.25
Stories Type: 1 1/4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,344
Garage / Carport Type: Finished Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 409,028
Legal Lot Number: 47
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: LINVILLE
Acres: 9.39
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: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,856
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 9.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Burke County
APN: 42181
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Glen Alpine Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
Table Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
7/10
Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 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
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Estimated sale price
$456,000 – $551,000
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