Step into timeless charm and easy one-level living in this classic 1940 brick home, ideally located just minutes from downtown Morganton in the heart of Western North Carolina. Rich character shines throughout with arched doorways, beautiful hardwood floors, detailed moldings and warmth only a well-loved historic home can offer. The spacious layout features four bedrooms and two baths, blending vintage appeal with thoughtful improvements made over the years. Enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings on the back deck overlooking serence views, or take advantage of the unfinished walkout basement offering abundant storage. A circular front drive creates a welcoming arrival, while the additional driveway to the back provides plenty of parking for family and guests. Burke County has much to offer with hiking in the Pisgah National Forest, many trails for hiking & biking and boating on Lake James. The home is conveniently located in Morganton near shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, COMMA auditorium and all that downtown Morganton has to offer. Local economic development leadership working on growth in Burke County with a move-in-ready spec building, a NC approved mega-site location and several projects in the works. This property presents an excellent opportunity to make a charming home your own. Home inspection report available. Sold as-is.
Active
$324,900
1205 E Union St, Morganton, NC 28655
4beds
2,212sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.43 Acres Lot
$316,500 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Easy one-level livingTimeless charmBeautiful hardwood floorsDetailed moldingsTwo bathsFour bedroomsSpacious layout
- 12 days
- 1,244
- 171
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Ervin Mulwee lemulwee@bellsouth.net,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4415291
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,212
- Total interior livable area: 2,212 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,212
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2704902286
- Zoning: MID-Morganton
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Morganton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $238,172
- Annual tax amount: $1,419
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Stone, Paved
Estimated market value
$316,500
$301,000 - $332,000
$2,467/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $324,900+4.8%$147/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Listing removed | $310,000$140/sqft |
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| 2/22/2026 | Pending sale | $310,000$140/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $310,000+167.2%$140/sqft |
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| 6/19/2006 | Sold | $116,000$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,419 +98% | $238,172 |
| 2024 | $717 | $238,172 |
| 2023 | -- | $238,172 +104.4% |
| 2022 | $446 +0.7% | $116,545 |
| 2021 | $443 +0.5% | $116,545 |
| 2020 | $441 +38% | $116,545 |
| 2019 | $320 -26.9% | $116,545 +1% |
| 2018 | $437 -48.6% | $115,390 -0.2% |
| 2017 | $851 | $115,629 |
| 2016 | $851 +0.4% | $115,629 |
| 2015 | $848 | $115,629 |
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Neighborhood: 28655
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hillcrest
- 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.






