New Listing; Adorable 2 BR 1 Bath rock cottage in the Salem area. Only minutes to Morganton, this home has fenced back yard, 2 ample size bedrooms upstairs w/full bath and partial basement area w/kitchen, laundry and dining area. Great for anyone just getting started or someone looking to downsize. Covered front porch on front w/lots of updates including new vinyl planking in bedrooms and fresh paint inside. Home will not last at $169,900
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tim Newton• Coldwell Banker Newton RE
Contact: timnewton@coldwellbanker.com
Bought with Charlie Thomas• Keller Williams South Park
Adorable 2 BR 1 Bath rock cottage in the Salem area. Only minutes to Morganton, this home has fenced back yard, 2 ample size bedrooms upstairs w/full bath and partial basement area w/kitchen, laundry and dining area. Great for couple just getting started or someone looking to downsize. Covered front porch on front w/lots of updates. Home will not last at $109,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$801 (+3.8%)
$3,900 + $104,375
$108,275
2024
$772
$3,900 + $104,375
$108,275
2023
$772 (+17.5%)
$3,900 + $104,375
$108,275
2022
$657 (+15.5%)
$3,300 + $68,981
$72,281
2021
$569 (+0.7%)
$3,300 + $61,082
$64,382
2020
$565
$3,300 + $61,082
$64,382
2019
$565 (+4.6%)
$3,300 + $61,082
$64,382
2018
$540 (+0.4%)
$3,300 + $57,813
$61,113
2017
$538 (+3.4%)
$3,300 + $57,813
$61,113
2016
$520 (+1.0%)
$3,300 + $57,813
$61,113
2014
$515
$3,300 + $57,813
$61,113
Tax history for 613 Salem Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$801 (+3.8%)
$3,900 + $104,375
$108,275
2024
$772
$3,900 + $104,375
$108,275
2023
$772 (+17.5%)
$3,900 + $104,375
$108,275
2022
$657 (+15.5%)
$3,300 + $68,981
$72,281
2021
$569 (+0.7%)
$3,300 + $61,082
$64,382
2020
$565
$3,300 + $61,082
$64,382
2019
$565 (+4.6%)
$3,300 + $61,082
$64,382
2018
$540 (+0.4%)
$3,300 + $57,813
$61,113
2017
$538 (+3.4%)
$3,300 + $57,813
$61,113
2016
$520 (+1.0%)
$3,300 + $57,813
$61,113
2014
$515
$3,300 + $57,813
$61,113
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,092
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
7490
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
R-2
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 3
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Stone
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: R-2
Zoning Specification: Burke
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Salem
Middle Or Junior High School: Liberty
High School: Patton
Location Information
Directions: 613 salem rd
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,092
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Burke County
APN: 7490
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 992
Living Area: 992
Above Grade Finished Area: 728
Below Grade Finished Area: 264
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 728
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Salem Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Liberty Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Robert L Patton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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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
$178,000 – $216,000
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