5548 Fish Hatchery Rd is a 1,452 square foot house on a 2.01 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 13, 1987 for $15,000. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $228,296.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
2.01 acresLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$228,296
$213K since sold in August 1987$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 40.6% lower than the average sale price ($384K) 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-3
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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.
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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 Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JASON M SMITH
Living Sq. Ft: 1,452
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,452
Building Sq. Ft: 1,452
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,556
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: UPPER CREEK
Acres: 2.01
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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,452
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Burke County
APN: 38981
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Hill Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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Table Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
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Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 19 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 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$217,000 – $263,000
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