Older 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offering excellent potential for investors or a first-time buyer ready to create a space of their own. With some imagination this home would make a great tiny home!! This home has an open floorplan with spacious kitchen open to living room. Monitor-type heating, baseboard heat for laundry and bathroom, and window units for cooling. Situated on a level, fully fenced 0.52-acre lot, there’s ample room for pets, gardening, and outdoor entertaining. Additional highlights include storage buildings, an attached single-car carport, and a covered front porch. Conveniently located just minutes from I-40, the hospital, restaurants, and both downtown Valdese and Morganton.NO CITY TAXES yet close to everything!!! Property is being sold AS-IS. Priced affordably at $129,900 All offers will need a pre approval letter or proof of funds. Please see attached additional signatures addendum in documents that must accompany all offers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$135Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Sandra Walker• RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
Contact: sdwalker63@gmail.com
Bought with Saralyn Maiella• Horizon Realty Associates LLC
Est. $1,651 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 731 Summers Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Mar 30, 2026
Sold
$130,000
$135/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4341043
Mar 30, 2026
Sold
$129,900
$135/sq ft
Feb 18, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 27, 2026
Listed
$129,900
$135/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$425 (+0.3%)
$15,136 + $35,706
$50,842
2024
$424
$15,136 + $35,706
$50,842
2023
$424 (−2.0%)
$15,136 + $35,706
$50,842
2022
$432 (+1.4%)
$15,136 + $30,193
$45,329
2021
$426 (+0.9%)
$15,136 + $30,193
$45,329
2020
$422
$15,136 + $30,193
$45,329
2019
$422 (+0.7%)
$15,136 + $30,193
$45,329
2018
$419 (+0.5%)
$15,136 + $29,797
$44,933
2017
$417 (+3.0%)
$15,136 + $29,797
$44,933
2016
$405 (+1.0%)
$15,136 + $29,797
$44,933
2014
$401
$15,136 + $29,797
$44,933
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
784
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
1587
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
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Mud Room, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Kerosene, Other - See Remarks
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
Door Features: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Asbestos, Wood
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced, Full
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Zoning: R-2
Zoning Specification: Burke County
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Area: 0.52
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 190 x 120 x 190 x 120
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City, Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
Restrictions Description: No Restrictions. .. undiscovered.
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Drexel
Middle Or Junior High School: Heritage
High School: Jimmy C Draughn
Location Information
Directions: Traveling Hwy 70 East from Morganton. Turn right onto Burke Memorial Park Rd. and continue to stop sign at cemetery. Turn left on Summers Rd. and home will be on your left . Look for sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 784
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Burke County
APN: 1587
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.: 965
Living Area: 965
Above Grade Finished Area: 965
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 965
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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, 18 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
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$197,000 – $238,000
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