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Price cut: $38.5K (5/4)

$599,000

1726 Waterford Way, Morganton, NC 28655

3beds

2,706sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1999

0.73 Acres Lot

$586,300 Zestimate^®

$221/sqft

$119/mo HOA

What's special

Rear deckWood floorsHuge walk in closetLarge primary bedroom

The lake home you've been looking for, Must see this move in ready 3BR, 3.5 bath home in the Beautiful "East Shores" community of LAKE JAMES! This home will impress once in front door. From the wood floors to the updated kitchen w/stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, enjoy all the entertaining spaces of large living room w/wood fireplace to family room which leads to rear deck to the game/bonus room downstairs w/wetbar. Lots of space for friends and family. Upstairs offers large primary bedroom w/ even more spacious ensuite w/tile shower and freestanding tub plus huge walk in closet. Lower level offers 3rd full bath and potential bonus 4th BR or home office plus enjoy 2 car attached garage and large .73 acre lot. But the main attraction is enjoying LAKE JAMES w/your personal boat slip to access, fishing, skiing or wake boarding or just cruise the lake! Community also offers inground pool, tennis courts and soon pickleball. Call today

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper

Bedroom s

Level: Upper

Bathroom half

Level: Main

Bathroom full

Level: Basement

Other

Level: Basement

Other

Level: Basement

Family room

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Hall, Main Level

Features

Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry
Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,670
Total interior livable area: 2,706 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,670
Finished area below ground: 1,036

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage on Main Level
Attached garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch

Lot

Size: 0.73 Acres
Features: Sloped, Wooded

Details

Parcel number: 1764222308
Zoning: R-1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick Partial, Stone Veneer, Wood

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1999

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Installed
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: East Shores

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
HOA fee: $714 semi-annually

Location

Region: Morganton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $221/sqft
Tax assessed value: $419,732
Annual tax amount: $2,841
Date on market: 1/17/2026
Cumulative days on market: 185 days
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Concrete, Paved

Estimated market value

$586,300

$557,000 - $616,000

$2,744/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/4/2026	Price change	$599,000-6%$221/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4335451 Report a problem
3/20/2026	Price change	$637,500-3.3%$236/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4335451 Report a problem
1/17/2026	Listed for sale	$659,000+96.7%$244/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4335451 Report a problem
2/15/2019	Sold	$335,000-4.1%$124/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3460610 Report a problem
8/30/2018	Listed for sale	$349,500$129/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Newton Real Estate #32615 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,841 -0.6%	$419,732
2024	$2,858	$419,732
2023	$2,858 +11.3%	$419,732 +34.2%
2022	$2,569 +0.2%	$312,788
2021	$2,563 +0.2%	$312,788
2020	$2,559 +106.3%	$312,788 +8.2%
2019	$1,240 -41.7%	$289,136 +11.8%
2018	$2,127 +1.7%	$258,532
2017	$2,092	$258,532
2016	$2,092 -0.2%	$258,532
2015	$2,096	$258,532

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 28655

Getting around

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Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

7/10
Glen Alpine Elementary
Grades: PK-5Distance: 3.4 mi
7/10
Table Rock Middle
Grades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
4/10
Freedom High
Grades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Glen Alpine
Middle: Table Rock
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.