The setting doesn't get much more beautiful that this! 5824 Rainhill Church Rd is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1,434 heated sq ft brick ranch sitting on approximately 2.48 flat, cleared acres. This solid-built home has been well-loved by it's original owner and it's current owner and is ready for new life with the next owners. The home has a wood-burning fireplace in the den, metal roof, replacement vinyl windows, heat pump with an oil furnace for backup heat, Brentwood water and REMC for power. Don't let this one slip by! $279,900!
Est. $1,500 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5824 Rainhill Church Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 5, 2026
Sold
$280,000
$195/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4363452
May 5, 2026
Sold
$279,900
$195/sq ft
Apr 4, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 31, 2026
Listed
$279,900
$195/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,115 (+0.5%)
$25,742 + $128,489
$154,231
2025
$1,110 (−0.3%)
$25,742 + $128,489
$154,231
2024
$1,114
$25,742 + $128,489
$154,231
2023
$1,114 (+8.7%)
$25,742 + $128,489
$154,231
2022
$1,024 (+0.6%)
$19,742 + $98,040
$117,782
2021
$1,018 (+0.4%)
$19,742 + $98,040
$117,782
2020
$1,014 (+3.0%)
$19,742 + $98,040
$117,782
2019
$985 (+7.3%)
$19,742 + $98,040
$117,782
2018
$918 (+0.2%)
$19,742 + $89,399
$109,141
2017
$916 (+2.4%)
$19,742 + $89,399
$109,141
2016
$894 (+0.4%)
$19,742 + $89,399
$109,141
2014
$890
$19,742 + $89,399
$109,141
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
0.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.48 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,434
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
27563
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Utility Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Den
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 117
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 117
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: Burke RMU
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared
Lot Size Area: 2.48
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 1000
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: W.A. Young
Middle Or Junior High School: Table Rock
High School: Freedom
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 0.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,434
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Burke County
APN: 27563
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1434
Living Area: 1434
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,434
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1434
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
W A Young Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Table Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
7/10
Freedom High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
4/10
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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 96° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in 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
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Morganton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$295,000 – $357,000
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