Rare find of a private home with over 14 acres in Salem are of Burke county. This ranch style home with full basement offers a great layout. The main floor has a open concept kitchen and dining area with newer appliances and breakfast bar. You will love the light and spacious living room with vaulted ceiling, rocked wood burning fireplace and skylight. Also on the main 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The large primary bedroom offers 2 closets and en-suite bath with dual vanity. In the basement there is a 3rd room that could easily be used as a bedroom and turned into heated sqft. Tons of storage and workshop space in the basement along with a 3rd garage. The grounds of this home are private to the back and sides. Two decks on the home will need to be replaced. This home will need repairs and only be sold to a cash or conventional buyer AS-IS. The family may sell one back acre to a neighbor...survey and listing will be updated if this occurs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
14.18 acresLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Christie Leonard• WNC Real Estate at Lake James
Bought with Mark Barrier• Western Piedmont Real Estate, LLC
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.91 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,643
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
33523
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 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.
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Deck,Front,Patio,Side
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 14.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 236x370x206x370
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: RMU
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: None
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Hickory, take I-40 W towards Asheville. Take exit 103 toward Rutherfordton. Use any lane to turn left onto US-64 W/ Burkemont Ave. Continue 5 miles. Turn left onto Rose Carswell Rd. Turn left onto Jenkins Rd. Home is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,643
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Burke County
APN: 33523
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1643
Living Area: 1643
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1643
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1643
Foundation Details: Basement, See Remarks
Structure Type: One Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Salem Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Liberty Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
5/10
Robert L Patton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
8/10
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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 99° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% 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
Morganton, NC • 28655
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$410,000 – $497,000
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