Welcome to your dream equestrian estate in Morganton, North Carolina! This turnkey property is the perfect oasis for horse lovers, with a 6-stall barn complete with electricity and plumbing, a tack room, hay storage, 8 acres of fenced pasture, and wooded trails leading down to a creek with sandy beach at the rear of the property. With over 3600 sq ft of living space, main level features a primary bedroom with an en suite bath, half bath and large laundry area. Additionally, there are 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the upper level, with a loft overlooking the living area. The in-law suite downstairs has its own private entrance, kitchen, and bathroom and provides ample room for extended family or guests, or even an opportunity for rental income. Saltwater pool and bar area with views of High Peak Mtn. Garden area with 24 mature blueberry bushes. This equestrian estate is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity, offering the perfect balance of privacy, relaxation, and outdoor adventure.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
12.64 acresLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Monica Wakefield• Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
Contact: monicalakejames@gmail.com
Bought with Michelle Impagliazzo• The Joan Killian Everett Company, LLC
A rewarding escape privately situated on 12.66 acres with a creek! This home is truly made for both entertaining and everyday living, with plenty of space and your own backyard paradise. Enjoy a comfortable floor plan, cathedral ceilings in the great room and the master bedroom with en-suite bath on the main featuring its own walk-out access to the backyard. Richly appointed spaces include large, indoor/outdoor gathering areas, a bright, open kitchen, two spectacular dining options, in-law suite downstairs with private entrance and spacious laundry room. Upstairs you will find 2 spacious bedrooms, a full bath and loft area that overlooks the great room. Walk outside to your backyard oasis, overlooking your private property that is versatile with long-range mountain views. Enjoy the beautiful, salt water pool with a stretched bar area perfect for summer cookouts! This hidden gem is truly immaculate and ready for new owners. Welcome home!
Public Records
Jun 7, 1979
Sold
$35,595
$10/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1979
Sold
$27,160
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,095 (+5.3%)
$108,728 + $615,613
$724,341
2025
$4,836 (−0.7%)
$108,728 + $615,613
$724,341
2024
$4,869 (+3.8%)
$108,728 + $615,613
$724,341
2023
$4,689 (+72.8%)
$108,728 + $588,397
$697,125
2022
$2,713 (+0.2%)
$59,413 + $280,976
$340,389
2021
$2,707 (+10.1%)
$59,413 + $280,976
$340,389
2020
$2,458
$37,715 + $271,011
$308,726
2019
$2,458 (+2.9%)
$37,715 + $271,011
$308,726
2018
$2,390 (−2.5%)
$37,715 + $262,122
$299,837
2017
$2,452 (+2.2%)
$37,715 + $270,395
$308,110
2016
$2,400 (+0.2%)
$37,715 + $270,395
$308,110
2014
$2,396
$37,715 + $270,395
$308,110
Tax history for 2721 High Peak Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,095 (+5.3%)
$108,728 + $615,613
$724,341
2025
$4,836 (−0.7%)
$108,728 + $615,613
$724,341
2024
$4,869 (+3.8%)
$108,728 + $615,613
$724,341
2023
$4,689 (+72.8%)
$108,728 + $588,397
$697,125
2022
$2,713 (+0.2%)
$59,413 + $280,976
$340,389
2021
$2,707 (+10.1%)
$59,413 + $280,976
$340,389
2020
$2,458
$37,715 + $271,011
$308,726
2019
$2,458 (+2.9%)
$37,715 + $271,011
$308,726
2018
$2,390 (−2.5%)
$37,715 + $262,122
$299,837
2017
$2,452 (+2.2%)
$37,715 + $270,395
$308,110
2016
$2,400 (+0.2%)
$37,715 + $270,395
$308,110
2014
$2,396
$37,715 + $270,395
$308,110
*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
4
Baths
0.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.64 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
3,600
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
12012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
CON
Conservation District
The Conservation (CON) District allows low density residential development and associated uses in order to provide adequate protection for environmental areas and wildlife habitats, protect viable working farms, maintain the integrity or rural viewsheds, and limit the amount of potential property damage associated with existing natural hazards.; The Conservation District (CON) is primarily designed to prevent large numbers of housing units from impacting rural landscapes. Developers shall locate structures on appropriate portions of the landscape utilizing a maximum density calculation of one unit per three acres of total project area. Clustering of units is encouraged where feasible.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 550
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Other Structures: Barn(s), Hay Storage, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Tractor Shed, Workshop
Zoning: CD-L
Zoning Specification: County
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Crops, Flood Fringe Area, Green Area, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 12.64
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 1000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
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: Drexel
Middle Or Junior High School: Heritage
High School: Jimmy C Draughn
Location Information
Directions: I-40 E, Exit 107. T/R on Drexel Rd, T/R on High Peak Rd. In .15 miles, T/L into gravel driveway. Look for house numbers on rock boulder at road.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 0.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,600
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 12.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Burke County
APN: 12012
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 3667
Living Area: 3667
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,822
Below Grade Finished Area: 845
Sq. Ft. Upper: 800
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2022
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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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Estimated sale price
$1.05M – $1.27M
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