Custom-built ranch-style home with full basement on 12.52 acres outside city limits. Enjoy mountain views, privacy, a 24x30 detached metal garage, and a large in-ground pool. Eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, and a large living room under vaulted ceilings with fireplace. Huge master with walk-in closet, hardwoods, and private bath. Also on the main find an all seasons room w/ ceiling to floor windows & gorgeous year-round views. 2 more ample sized bedrooms on the main, a full hall bath with dual vanity, laundry, several storage closets & hardwoods throughout almost all the main floor. The basement is open concept with a 3rd full bath, pool table area, large storage closet & workshop. Poured and covered patio area behind the pool. There is also a side deck and fenced area. Updates to the home include a metal roof, water heater in 2019, new SS dishwasher/stovetop. 2nd fridge in basement and pool table will stay. The portion of cleared land behind the home would be perfect for a pasture.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
12.52 acresLot Size
$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christie Leonard• WNC Real Estate at Lake James
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
11.66 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,526
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
26812
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 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: 1
SqFt Garage: 576
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - 2 Car
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Security System
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Deck,Patio,Screened,Side
Exterior Features: Fence, Outbuilding(s), In Ground Pool, Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Long Range View, Private, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 12.52
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-2
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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 Hickory, take I-40 W towards Asheville. Take exit 113 toward Connelly Springs. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Connelly Springs. Turn left onto Lovelady Rd. At the traffic circle, continue straight onto Lovelady Rd NE. Turn right onto Laurel St NE. Turn left onto Meytre Ave NE. Turn right onto Falls Rd. Sharp right onto Lakeview Acres Rd. Sharp left onto John Berry Rd. Home is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,526
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 11.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Burke County
APN: 26812
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 3850
Living Area: 3850
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,606
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2244
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 3850
Foundation Details: Basement Partially Finished, Brick/Mortar
Structure Type: One Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn 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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° 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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Historical weather
Valdese, NC • 28690
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$611,000 – $740,000
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