Well-maintained brick home tucked in Morganton's desirable Salem area, offering charm, character, and a rare bonus: a massive detached metal garage with electricity! This solid all-brick home has been lovingly cared for and is priced with cosmetic updates in mind — a fantastic opportunity for a buyer looking to add their personal touch and build instant equity.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of the Salem neighborhood, just minutes from South Mountains State Park, with some mountain views right from the property. Inside you'll find two full bathrooms and a comfortable, functional layout. But the real showstopper is outside — an oversized detached metal garage complete with electricity, perfect for a workshop, hobby space, extra vehicle storage, or all your outdoor gear. This kind of space is hard to find and adds serious value and versatility that most homes in the area simply don't offer.
With ample parking, a well-built brick exterior, and a location that puts you close to South Mountains, shopping, and downtown Morganton, this home is ready for a buyer who wants a solid foundation, room to personalize, and unbeatable bonus garage space. Don't miss this rare opportunity — schedule your showing today!
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$298,500
1169 Burkehurst Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
3beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.54 Acres Lot
$289,700 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-maintained brick homeWell-built brick exteriorAmple parkingComfortable functional layout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Plemmons 828-337-2200,
EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4409187
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Carport, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Shop
- Garage spaces: 4
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Orchard(s), Level, Private, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
- Parcel number: 1190
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Morganton
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $156,408
- Annual tax amount: $1,116
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$289,700
$275,000 - $304,000
$1,647/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $298,500+646.3%$249/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4409187 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2022 | Sold | $40,000+1900%$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2019 | Sold | $2,000$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,116 +3.8% | $156,408 |
| 2024 | $1,076 | $156,408 |
| 2023 | $1,076 +22.6% | $156,408 +56.3% |
| 2022 | $877 +4.3% | $100,056 |
| 2021 | $841 +0.5% | $100,056 |
| 2020 | $837 -32.6% | $100,056 +21.3% |
| 2019 | $1,242 +93% | $82,493 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $644 +3.5% | $74,724 |
| 2017 | $622 | $74,724 |
| 2016 | $622 +0.5% | $74,724 |
| 2015 | $619 | $74,724 |
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Neighborhood: 28655
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Salem ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Liberty MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 8/10Robert L Patton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Salem
- Middle: Liberty
- High: Patton
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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