5478 Powerhouse Rd is a 1,720 square foot house on a 0.33 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $242,039.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$141Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$242,039
$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 45.2% lower than the average sale price ($442K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,374 (+0.4%)
$9,900 + $185,032
$194,932
2025
$1,369 (−0.4%)
$9,900 + $185,032
$194,932
2024
$1,375
$9,900 + $185,032
$194,932
2023
$1,375 (+26.6%)
$9,900 + $185,032
$194,932
2022
$1,086 (+0.6%)
$9,900 + $116,405
$126,305
2021
$1,080 (+0.4%)
$9,900 + $116,405
$126,305
2020
$1,076 (+2.4%)
$9,900 + $116,405
$126,305
2019
$1,051 (+9.2%)
$9,900 + $116,405
$126,305
2018
$962 (+0.2%)
$6,600 + $108,300
$114,900
2017
$960 (+2.4%)
$6,600 + $108,300
$114,900
2016
$938 (+3.1%)
$6,600 + $108,300
$114,900
2014
$910
$6,600 + $108,300
$114,900
Tax history for 5478 Powerhouse Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,374 (+0.4%)
$9,900 + $185,032
$194,932
2025
$1,369 (−0.4%)
$9,900 + $185,032
$194,932
2024
$1,375
$9,900 + $185,032
$194,932
2023
$1,375 (+26.6%)
$9,900 + $185,032
$194,932
2022
$1,086 (+0.6%)
$9,900 + $116,405
$126,305
2021
$1,080 (+0.4%)
$9,900 + $116,405
$126,305
2020
$1,076 (+2.4%)
$9,900 + $116,405
$126,305
2019
$1,051 (+9.2%)
$9,900 + $116,405
$126,305
2018
$962 (+0.2%)
$6,600 + $108,300
$114,900
2017
$960 (+2.4%)
$6,600 + $108,300
$114,900
2016
$938 (+3.1%)
$6,600 + $108,300
$114,900
2014
$910
$6,600 + $108,300
$114,900
*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: 1,370
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Unit
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,720
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,720
Building Sq. Ft: 3,090
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Metal Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 300
Garage / Carport Type: Metal
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,375
Legal Lot Number: 21
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: LINVILLE
Acres: 0.33
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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Burke County
APN: 15200
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Glen Alpine Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
Table Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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
0.15% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$230,000 – $279,000
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