Spectacular South Mountain & lake views from this 1.3 acre point lot on Lake James. Enjoy the views from the living room by the cozy fireplace or while eating meals in the combined kitchen and dining area. Primary bedroom has equally fabulous views & ensuite bath w/large tiled shower, double sinks and 2 walk in closets. Additional bedroom/office on main level. Finished bonus room over garage makes a great office. Guests & family will enjoy the finished lower level with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths & family room for gathering. Loads of unfinished space for storage and all your lake toys. Large covered front porch, rear covered porch and open deck spanning the entire rear of the house. 2 car garage. Take the gentle walkway to firepit and stone patio and continue to dock with lift and jetski ports. Southpointe has community pool & walking trails. Morganton is just 20 minutes away for shops and restaurants. See the view: Sky tour https://tours.3amvirtualmedia.com/tours/cATZODvl3?mls=1
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$1,750,000
1896 Sandy Cove Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
4beds
3,145sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
1.3 Acres Lot
$1,942,900 Zestimate®
$556/sqft
$3,529 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,942,900
$1.79M - $2.12M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Polly Leadbetter polly.leadbetter@evrealestate.com,
Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
Bought with:
Matt Lutz
GreyBeard Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4131470
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Dining area
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Drop Zone, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Walk-In
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,079
- Total interior livable area: 3,145 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,079
- Finished area below ground: 1,066
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 1 Story/F.R.O.G.
- Patio & porch: Awning(s), Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Covered structure, Dock, Personal Watercraft Lift, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake James
Lot
- Size: 1.3 Acres
- Features: Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 1754817225
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Lake Access, Street Lights, Walking Trails
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Southpointe
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,030 annually
- HOA name: Catawba Valley Property Mgmt
- HOA phone: 828-439-8834
Location
- Region: Morganton
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $556/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,469,064
- Annual tax amount: $9,560
- Date on market: 4/23/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 73 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2024 | Sold | $1,750,000-7.4%$556/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4131470 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,890,000+337%$601/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4131470 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2010 | Sold | $432,500$138/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,560 +0.7% | $1,491,046 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $9,490 | $1,469,064 |
| 2023 | $9,490 +29.8% | $1,469,064 +57.5% |
| 2022 | $7,310 -3.2% | $932,594 |
| 2021 | $7,553 -0.7% | $932,594 |
| 2020 | $7,605 +3668.5% | $932,594 |
| 2019 | $202 -97.1% | $932,594 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $6,885 +2.1% | $879,111 |
| 2017 | $6,746 | $879,111 |
| 2016 | $6,746 +0% | $879,111 |
| 2015 | $6,743 | $879,111 |
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Neighborhood: 28655
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oak Hill ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.8 mi
- 7/10Table Rock MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 4/10Freedom HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oak Hill
- 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.
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