This charming mid-century brick ranch is situated on a very rare spacious corner lot near downtown Morganton! Offering four bedrooms and two full baths, this home provides the perfect blend of comfort, character, and room to grow. Inside, you’ll find generous living spaces designed for everyday living and entertaining alike. The home also features a large laundry area as part of a full bath, adding convenience and functionality to your daily routine.
Downstairs, an unfinished basement offers tons of potential, whether you’re imagining a workshop, future additional living space, or extra storage. Set on nearly 3 acres, this property gives you the freedom to expand, garden, or simply enjoy the extra elbow room that’s getting harder to find in this area. Move in and update as you go, or remove the older aesthetics and use this as a blank canvas and upfit to become your dream home. With its classic brick exterior, corner lot positioning, and abundant space both inside and out, this home is ready for your next chapter!
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Price cut: $20K (6/12)
$275,000
1401 E Union St, Morganton, NC 28655
4beds
1,758sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
2.9 Acres Lot
$263,100 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mid-century brick ranchClassic brick exteriorSpacious corner lotFour bedrooms
- 97 days |
- 2,138 |
- 132 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Garner realtychrisgarner@gmail.com,
Horizon Realty Associates LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4365588
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- 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
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Basement Garage Door,Storage Space
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,758
- Total interior livable area: 1,758 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,758
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Basement, Detached Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 2
- Details: Covered carport and one spot in basement garage, along with parking near the rear entrance.
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 2.9 Acres
Details
- Additional parcels included: 2704909148
- Parcel number: 2714002188
- Zoning: MID
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Morganton
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $215,175
- Annual tax amount: $1,256
- Date on market: 4/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 97 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$263,100
$250,000 - $276,000
$1,876/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $275,000-6.8%$156/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4365588 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2026 | Price change | $295,000-9.2%$168/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4365588 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000$185/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,256 -0.5% | $208,857 |
| 2024 | $1,263 +0.4% | $208,857 |
| 2023 | $1,258 +24.5% | $208,857 +56.4% |
| 2022 | $1,010 +0.6% | $133,568 |
| 2021 | $1,004 +0.4% | $133,568 |
| 2020 | $1,000 -36.5% | $133,568 |
| 2019 | $1,574 +65.5% | $133,568 +5.5% |
| 2018 | $952 +2.8% | $126,552 |
| 2017 | $926 | $126,552 |
| 2016 | $926 +0.3% | $126,552 |
| 2015 | $923 | $126,552 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28655
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hillcrest ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Walter R Johnson MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 4/10Freedom HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
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.
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- North Carolina
- Burke County
- Morganton
- 28655
- 1401 E Union St
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