Step back in time with this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath brick ranch nestled on 5.84 acres! Full of character and charm, this home features original hardwood floors in the bedrooms and living room, along with a retro kitchen that is wonderfully appropriate to the home's era.
The inviting den offers a cozy fireplace with a wood-burning insert—perfect for relaxing on cool evenings. A spacious laundry room provides plenty of room to create a convenient mudroom, while the generously sized bedrooms and hall bath offer comfortable everyday living.
Outside, you'll find an attached double carport, and an abundance of acreage offering endless possibilities. Build additional homes, create a garden, bring animals, or simply enjoy the privacy and space that 5.84 acres provides.
Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Morganton, I-40, the hospital, shopping, and restaurants, this property offers the perfect combination of country space and in-town convenience. A rare opportunity to own a charming home with room to grow and make it your own! Priced at $314,900
$314,900
316 Drexel Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
2beds
1,428sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5.84 Acres Lot
$306,800 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Retro kitchenSpacious laundry roomAttached double carportInviting den
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sandra Walker sdwalker63@gmail.com,
RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4414904
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Features: Storage
- Level: Main
Den
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Oil, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, Main Level, Sink
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Storage
- Flooring: Laminate, Linoleum, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partial,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Walk-Up Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Fireplace features: Den, Insert, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,428
- Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,428
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Lot
- Size: 5.84 Acres
- Features: Green Area, Level, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 2712681266
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full, Vinyl, Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Morganton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,133
- Annual tax amount: $1,593
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 212 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$306,800
$291,000 - $322,000
$1,444/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $314,900-6%$221/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listing removed | $334,900$235/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $334,900-4.3%$235/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $349,900-4.1%$245/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $364,900-6.4%$256/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Price change | $389,900-2.5%$273/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900$280/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,593 -0.5% | $229,133 |
| 2024 | $1,600 | $229,133 |
| 2023 | $1,600 +110.1% | $229,133 +47.5% |
| 2022 | $762 +0.4% | $155,355 |
| 2021 | $759 +0.3% | $155,355 |
| 2020 | $757 -10.9% | $155,355 |
| 2019 | $849 +15.4% | $155,355 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $736 +2.3% | $150,020 |
| 2017 | $719 | $150,020 |
| 2016 | $719 +0.3% | $150,020 |
| 2015 | $717 | $150,020 |
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Neighborhood: 28655
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mull
- 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.





