The perfect place to call home near downtown Morganton. Beautifully renovated Cape Cod home features impressive renovations. You'll love cooking and entertaining in your dream kitchen and open dining room which flows easily to the covered porch and fenced backyard. Spacious living room with painted brick fireplace and French doors add coziness and warmth to this light-filled room. Luxurious main level primary suite, complete with a spa-inspired bathroom with walk-in shower is ready to spoil you. Laundry room and half bath complete the main level. Upstairs you'll find two additional large bedrooms and full bath with freestanding tub. Tons of storage throughout. Main level garage with separate storage room, or workshop. Prepare to be wowed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Leanne Brittain• Nest Realty Morganton
Contact: leanne.brittain@nestrealty.com
Bought with Starr Franklin• Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell
All brick 1.5 Story Cape Cod 3Br/2.5 Ba home located minutes to downtown shopping, hospital and I-40. Large level lot, fenced back yard with in-ground salt water pool, open back deck and enclosed screen-in area for entertaining. Interior freshly painted, spacious living room with fireplace leading to the dining room and kitchen overlooking the pool area. Kitchen w/tons of cabinets, storage, new appliances, farmhouse sink & fixtures with Butcher block countertop space. Hardwood and tile floors through-out home. Carpeting only on stairs. Laundry room conveniently located off kitchen and Garage area. Huge Primary bedroom with own ensuite full bathroom. Upper level w/ two gracious bedrooms connected by 2nd full bathroom & large open hallway. Additional walk-in storage. Roof (2015), Hybrid Hot H20 (2018), Upper HVAC (2019), Main HVAC (2017) All New Windows & Front Door. 1 Yr home warranty! Shown by appointment.
Public Records
May 4, 2016
Sold
$185,000
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 14, 2013
Sold
$192,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 2004
Sold
$208,500
$113/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,947 (+0.3%)
$37,760 + $294,739
$332,499
2025
$1,942 (−0.6%)
$37,760 + $294,739
$332,499
2024
$1,955 (+18.4%)
$37,760 + $294,739
$332,499
2023
$1,651 (+10.9%)
$37,760 + $241,308
$279,068
2022
$1,489 (+0.4%)
$37,760 + $164,647
$202,407
2021
$1,483 (+0.3%)
$37,760 + $164,647
$202,407
2020
$1,479 (+1.5%)
$37,760 + $164,647
$202,407
2019
$1,456 (+2.1%)
$37,760 + $161,428
$199,188
2018
$1,427 (+0.1%)
$37,760 + $157,211
$194,971
2017
$1,425 (−2.6%)
$37,760 + $157,211
$194,971
2016
$1,463 (+0.3%)
$37,760 + $167,967
$205,727
2014
$1,459
$37,760 + $167,967
$205,727
Tax history for 902 Bethel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,947 (+0.3%)
$37,760 + $294,739
$332,499
2025
$1,942 (−0.6%)
$37,760 + $294,739
$332,499
2024
$1,955 (+18.4%)
$37,760 + $294,739
$332,499
2023
$1,651 (+10.9%)
$37,760 + $241,308
$279,068
2022
$1,489 (+0.4%)
$37,760 + $164,647
$202,407
2021
$1,483 (+0.3%)
$37,760 + $164,647
$202,407
2020
$1,479 (+1.5%)
$37,760 + $164,647
$202,407
2019
$1,456 (+2.1%)
$37,760 + $161,428
$199,188
2018
$1,427 (+0.1%)
$37,760 + $157,211
$194,971
2017
$1,425 (−2.6%)
$37,760 + $157,211
$194,971
2016
$1,463 (+0.3%)
$37,760 + $167,967
$205,727
2014
$1,459
$37,760 + $167,967
$205,727
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
1,803
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
42353
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
LID
Low Intensity District
The Low Intensity District is established primarily for single-family residential uses at a variety of densities depending on location and proximity to transportation corridors and services. It is also the intent of this district to allow for certain types of nonresidential community facilities and services that would not be detrimental to the residential character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Mixed use
Public service
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 2
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Mud Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 156
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 156
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Full, Wood
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: LID
Zoning Specification: Morganto
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.52
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Mull
Middle Or Junior High School: Liberty
High School: Patton
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Morganton, take S. Sterling Street to left on Bethel St. Continue past Bethel Park. Home will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,803
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Burke County
APN: 42353
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 1
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1846
Living Area: 1846
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,846
Sq. Ft. Upper: 621
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1225
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One and One Half
Team Information
Buyer Team Mls Id: cv71743
Around this home
Schools
Mull Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Liberty Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Robert L Patton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$404,000 – $488,000
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