This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on 1.02 acres with a full unfinished basement and spacious bedrooms featuring hardwood floors, a large living room, and multiple bonus rooms. The property has been vacant for some time and will require TLC to refresh the interior and bring systems up to modern standards. Recent updates include a new 200-amp electrical panel and a new hot water tank installed in the basement, along with city water and septic system, and Spectrum internet available. Outside, there’s ample storage including a metal garage/storage building, a second large double garage with multiple rooms and a plumbed-in bathroom, an attached lean-to, and a third wooden storage building—plus plenty of space for a garden. Located in the county between Morganton and Valdese, near I-40, this property offers potential to be transformed into a dream home, with a recent March 2026 appraisal listed below value, and the seller is willing to entertain all offers. Come take a look. Property sold as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
$123Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Greg Shuffler• Fonta Flora Realty
Contact: greg@fontaflorarealty.com
Bought with Melissa Bousselot• Nestlewood Realty, LLC
Est. $2,057 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1809 Drexel Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4399107
Sep 4, 2026
Sold
$207,000
$123/sq ft
Aug 5, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 27, 2026
Price Changed
$215,000
$128/sq ft
Jul 14, 2026
Listed
$230,000
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1999
Sold
$85,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,179 (−0.4%)
$19,290 + $146,655
$165,945
2024
$1,183
$19,290 + $146,655
$165,945
2023
$1,183 (+20.9%)
$19,290 + $146,655
$165,945
2022
$979 (+0.6%)
$23,218 + $92,806
$116,024
2021
$973 (+0.4%)
$23,218 + $92,806
$116,024
2020
$969
$23,218 + $92,806
$116,024
2019
$969 (+2.3%)
$23,218 + $92,806
$116,024
2018
$947 (+8.9%)
$23,218 + $89,955
$113,173
2017
$870 (+2.4%)
$23,218 + $80,215
$103,433
2016
$849 (+0.6%)
$23,218 + $80,215
$103,433
2014
$844
$23,218 + $80,215
$103,433
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
0.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,682
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
14792
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
R-3
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.
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Tractor Shed, Workshop
Zoning Specification: R-3
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.02
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Drexel
Middle Or Junior High School: Heritage
High School: Jimmy C Draughn
Location Information
Directions: From I-40 at exit 107mm, travel north on NC-114/Drexel Rd. Go a couple of miles, and 1809 Drexel Rd will be on your left. Sign posted.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 0.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,682
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Burke County
APN: 14792
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1682
Living Area: 1682
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,682
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1682
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
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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 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Valdese, NC • 28690
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Valdese. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.1 hrs
7.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$155,000 – $188,000
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