Charming ranch in desirable Forest Hill location near downtown Morganton. Many updates but many of the original details remain. Natural and painted hardwood floors in bedrooms and living areas. Large kitchen with slate floors and bar seating. Formal dining room and cozy living room with woodburning fireplace and tons of natural light. Attached sunroom off the kitchen with laundry. Primary bedroom has an updated bathroom with tile floor and shower. Two additional bedrooms share the hall bath. Attached carport and additional shed for storage. Lovely side patio provides a private place to relax outside. Partially shared drive. Roof replaced in 2023. New heat pump/air exchanger for AC installed 2026. Walk to downtown Morganton and easy access to I-40.
Active
$261,900
101 Falls St, Morganton, NC 28655
3beds
1,559sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.36 Acres Lot
$255,600 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional shed for storageAttached carportFormal dining room
- 28 days |
- 1,803 |
- 89 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Polly Leadbetter polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com,
Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4388949
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Other
Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Slate, Tile, Wood, Other
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Partial,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,559
- Total interior livable area: 1,559 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,559
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1793931125
- Zoning: MID
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Partial, Cedar Shake, Other
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Morganton
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $191,056
- Annual tax amount: $1,157
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$255,600
$243,000 - $268,000
$1,717/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $261,900+6.9%$168/sqft |
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| 6/21/2024 | Sold | $245,000-5.7%$157/sqft |
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| 4/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $259,900+132.1%$167/sqft |
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| 5/1/2014 | Sold | $112,000+12%$72/sqft |
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| 3/7/2008 | Sold | $100,000$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,157 +12.9% | $191,056 |
| 2024 | $1,025 +0.5% | $191,056 +14.8% |
| 2023 | $1,020 +11.1% | $166,395 +38.3% |
| 2022 | $918 +0.7% | $120,278 |
| 2021 | $912 +0.4% | $120,278 |
| 2020 | $908 +759.5% | $120,278 |
| 2019 | $106 -87.5% | $120,278 +8.2% |
| 2018 | $844 +2.9% | $111,131 |
| 2017 | $821 | $111,131 |
| 2016 | $821 +0.4% | $111,131 |
| 2015 | $818 | $111,131 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28655
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Forest Hill ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Walter R Johnson MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 4/10Freedom HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Hill
- Middle: Walter Johnson
- High: Freedom
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Burke County
- Morganton
- 28655
- 101 Falls St





