Waterfront homes for sale & real estate in Burke County, NC

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Whether you are looking for charm, location, or space, this home has it all! Classic design with a nice wide front porch - ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation. With hardwood floors throughout for timeless appeal. Plantation shutters add style and privacy! Versatile layout with a main level suite and 3 spacious bedrooms and bath on the second level. Level backyard has space to enjoy with easy maintenance! All of this just minutes from downtown activities! Move-in ready - just waiting for you! $349,900

$349,900

4 beds2 baths1,620 sq ft

203 Morehead St, Morganton, NC 28655

Wide front porch • Plantation shutters • Level backyard

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Burke County, NC:
The Orford is a charming Craftsman-style home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1 powder room, offering 1,983 sq. ft. of open-concept living space. The spacious kitchen with a large island flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas, perfect for entertaining. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and ensuite, with three additional bedrooms and a second full bath. A 298 sq. ft. garage, modern finishes, and large windows complete this beautifully designed home. Located on 2 acres, this lot in Lakeside Reserve offers some of the best amenities on Lake Rhodhiss. Welcome to luxury lakeside living just a short drive from Hickory, Morganton and many other WNC destinations. Home to be b

$896,600

4 beds2.5 baths1,983 sq ft

2576 Jumping Run, Connelly Springs, NC 28612

2.06 acre lot • Garage • Community pool

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Burke County, NC:
Well maintained and extensively updated multi-generational home. Set on a quaint corner lot with mountain views, you'll find this spacious home. Split bedroom floor plan boasting separate living areas that lend to multi-generational living or just room to spread out. The primary bedroom has walk in closet with custom built ins, en suite bath with upgraded shower and cabinets and sauna will make you feel like you're at a resort. Secondary bath has walk in tub. New luxury vinyl flooring throughout. Fenced rear yard for pets or little ones. Multiple outdoor living spaces. Too many bonuses to list. Come see this show stopper today!

$270,000

4 beds2 baths2,069 sq ft

3122 Vance Denton Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Walk in closet • En suite bath • Mountain views

COMING SOON

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Waterfront Home for sale in Burke County, NC:
NEW CONSTRUCTION, ONE LEVEL, 3 Bedroom/2 Bath home located in Valdese. Located just off I-40 for convenient and close travel to Hickory or Morganton areas. This new home features LVP flooring throughout, custom cabinets with granite countertops, spacious bedrooms, and an open kitchen/living/dining space. Modern touches include a Ring doorbell and Ring camera floodlight as well as a smart thermostat. Estimated completion date early December.

$234,900

3 beds2 baths1,092 sq ft

227 Hauss Ridge Rd SE, Valdese, NC 28690

8,712 sq ft lot • Built 2025 • Listed 4 days

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ABOUT THIS HOME
Waterfront Home for sale in Burke County, NC:
Tucked at the top of a private, wooded homesite in the highly coveted gated community of Lakeside Reserve, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath custom mountain craftsman was designed for those who crave peace, privacy, and connection to nature. A winding drive through towering trees leads to a home that feels instantly set apart, perched high enough to take in long-range views of untouched forest and the rolling foothills beyond. Inside, the atmosphere shifts from the stillness of the woods to the warmth of refined comfort. Natural wood tones, custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and luxury quartz countertops elevate everyday moments, while subtle European design influences and thoughtful craftsmansh

$1,000,000

3 beds2.5 baths3,782 sq ft

2024 Jumping Run, Connelly Springs, NC 28612

Gated community • Custom cabinetry • Natural wood tones

Property at 2949 Woodwind Dr, Valdese, NC 28690, 3 beds, 2 baths

$315,000

3 beds2 baths1,808 sq ft

2949 Woodwind Dr, Valdese, NC 28690

Property at 212 Riverside Dr, Morganton, NC 28655, 5 beds, 4 baths

$399,000

5 beds4 baths3,136 sq ft

212 Riverside Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 3678 Sunset Grill St, Connelly Springs, NC 28612, 3 beds, 2 baths

$399,900

3 beds2 baths1,771 sq ft

3678 Sunset Grill St, Connelly Springs, NC 28612

Property at 4092 Dense Acre Trl, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,495,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,401 sq ft

4092 Dense Acre Trl, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 2691 Laurel Pointe Dr, Nebo, NC 28761, 3 beds, 3 baths

$729,000

3 beds3 baths1,612 sq ft

2691 Laurel Pointe Dr, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 6091 Nowlings Chapel Rd, Morganton, NC 28655, 2 beds, 1 bath

$220,000

2 beds1 bath940 sq ft

6091 Nowlings Chapel Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 1321 Birch Dr, Morganton, NC 28655, 3 beds, 2 baths

$415,000

3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft

1321 Birch Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 107 N Matthews St, Morganton, NC 28655, 4 beds, 3 baths

$349,900

4 beds3 baths2,689 sq ft

107 N Matthews St, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 1720 Bumgarner Dr, Morganton, NC 28655, 2 beds, 1 bath

$239,900

2 beds1 bath946 sq ft

1720 Bumgarner Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 109 Doe Run, Morganton, NC 28655, 3 beds, 2 baths

$335,000

3 beds2 baths1,352 sq ft

109 Doe Run, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 4815 Mount Olive Church Rd, Morganton, NC 28655, 3 beds, 1 bath

$430,000

3 beds1 bath1,865 sq ft

4815 Mount Olive Church Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 1513 Brentwood Pl, Morganton, NC 28655, 5 beds, 4.5 baths

$2,500,000

5 beds4.5 baths5,560 sq ft

1513 Brentwood Pl, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 3674 L R Walker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655, 2 beds, 1 bath

$125,000

2 beds1 bath700 sq ft

3674 L R Walker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 1926 Timber Trce #4, Morganton, NC 28655, 3 beds, 3 baths

$319,000

3 beds3 baths3,328 sq ft

1926 Timber Trce #4, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 1831 Sandy Cove Dr, Morganton, NC 28655, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$2,680,000

4 beds3.5 baths4,168 sq ft

1831 Sandy Cove Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 4064 Dense Acre Trl, Nebo, NC 28761, 2 beds, 3 baths

$1,175,000

2 beds3 baths2,068 sq ft

4064 Dense Acre Trl, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 7868/7864 Kinglet Rd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612, 2 beds, 1 bath

$150,000

2 beds1 bath800 sq ft

7868/7864 Kinglet Rd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612

Property at 2366 W Paradise Harbor Dr, Connelly Springs, NC 28612, 5 beds, 4.5 baths

$1,199,900

5 beds4.5 baths4,649 sq ft

2366 W Paradise Harbor Dr, Connelly Springs, NC 28612

Property at 1461 Sunset Point Dr, Connelly Springs, NC 28612, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,150,000

3 beds3.5 baths3,393 sq ft

1461 Sunset Point Dr, Connelly Springs, NC 28612

Property at 3151 Morganton Furniture Rd, Valdese, NC 28690, 2 beds, 1 bath

$229,900

2 beds1 bath900 sq ft

3151 Morganton Furniture Rd, Valdese, NC 28690

Property at 1370 Saylor Way #8, Nebo, NC 28761, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$999,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,960 sq ft

1370 Saylor Way #8, Nebo, NC 28761

Property at 2199 Castle Peak Mountain None #140, Connelly Springs, NC 28612, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,349,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,052 sq ft

2199 Castle Peak Mountain None #140, Connelly Springs, NC 28612

Property at 8186 NC Hwy 183, Newland, NC 28657, 3 beds, 3 baths

$889,000

3 beds3 baths2,612 sq ft

8186 NC Hwy 183, Newland, NC 28657

Property at 4617 Harbor View Ter, Morganton, NC 28655, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$579,900

3 beds2.5 baths2,411 sq ft

4617 Harbor View Ter, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 105 Winding Creek Dr, Morganton, NC 28655, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$475,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,185 sq ft

105 Winding Creek Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 255 Eagles Lndg, Morganton, NC 28655, 3 beds, 2 baths

$360,000

3 beds2 baths1,517 sq ft

255 Eagles Lndg, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 5140 Beech Bluff Dr, Morganton, NC 28655, 5 beds, 5 baths

$3,950,000

5 beds5 baths6,085 sq ft

5140 Beech Bluff Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 2556 NC 126 Hwy, Morganton, NC 28655, 3 beds, 2 baths

$279,900

3 beds2 baths1,660 sq ft

2556 NC 126 Hwy, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 404 Patton St, Morganton, NC 28655, 3 beds, 1 bath

$309,500

3 beds1 bath1,054 sq ft

404 Patton St, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 209 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC 28601, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$595,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,028 sq ft

209 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC 28601

Property at 404 Huffman St, Morganton, NC 28655, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$251,500

4 beds1.5 baths2,043 sq ft

404 Huffman St, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 1441 Pheasant Run Ct, Morganton, NC 28655, 4 beds, 4.5 baths

$2,285,000

4 beds4.5 baths4,069 sq ft

1441 Pheasant Run Ct, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 2659 Deertrack Dr, Connelly Springs, NC 28612, 3 beds, 2 baths

$210,000

3 beds2 baths1,815 sq ft

2659 Deertrack Dr, Connelly Springs, NC 28612

Property at 2491 Watts St, Morganton, NC 28655, 3 beds, 1 bath

$248,500

3 beds1 bath1,364 sq ft

2491 Watts St, Morganton, NC 28655

Property at 7265 Naguib Amin St, Hickory, NC 28602, 3 beds, 2 baths

$405,000

3 beds2 baths2,044 sq ft

7265 Naguib Amin St, Hickory, NC 28602

Property at 5203 Old NC 18 Rd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612, 2 beds, 1 bath

$149,000

2 beds1 bath897 sq ft

5203 Old NC 18 Rd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in Burke County

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