Beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath, custom built, energy efficient home on a little over 10 unrestricted acres, offering rustic charm, privacy, and plenty of usable land. The property features a well-kept 48x36 horse barn and open pasture, ideal for horses. Multiple water bibs located throughout the property. Farm equipment needed to maintain the property, including a tractor are available for sale or negotiation. The home is also equipped with a generator and switch gear in case of power failure.
Perfectly situated just minutes away from Lake James, Lake James State Park, the Fonta Flora walking trail, Linville Gorge, and the Pisgah National Forest, this home provides exceptional access to some of the area’s best outdoor recreation. Just minutes from I-40, it offers an ideal blend of seclusion, natural beauty, and convenience to Morganton and Marion.
Active
Price cut: $20K (7/18)
$945,000
5895 Old Highway 70 Rd W, Morganton, NC 28655
3beds
3,066sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
10.07 Acres Lot
$904,700 Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 188 days
- 231
- 10
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marty Revis marty@fontaflorarealty.com,
Fonta Flora Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4352481
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Living room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 615 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 41' 0" X 15' 0"
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Soaking Tub, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s)
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,918
- Total interior livable area: 3,066 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,918
- Finished area below ground: 1,148
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Storage
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 10.07 Acres
- Features: Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 1752057092
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Barn, Pasture, Stable(s), Tack Room, Wash Rack
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Rustic,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone Veneer, Vinyl
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: County Water
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Morganton
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $395,433
- Annual tax amount: $2,430
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 134 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$904,700
$859,000 - $950,000
$2,841/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Price change | $945,000-2.1%$308/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4352481 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $965,000-1.5%$315/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4352481 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $980,000-24.6%$320/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4352481 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2024 | Listing removed | $1,299,000$424/sqft |
Source:  SWVAR #93162 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000$424/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,430 -0.6% | $359,752 |
| 2024 | $2,444 | $359,752 |
| 2023 | $2,444 +22.8% | $359,752 +51.7% |
| 2022 | $1,991 +0.3% | $237,116 |
| 2021 | $1,985 +0.2% | $237,116 |
| 2020 | $1,981 +5886.1% | $237,116 |
| 2019 | $33 -98.1% | $237,116 +10% |
| 2018 | $1,785 +2.3% | $215,491 |
| 2017 | $1,746 | $215,491 |
| 2016 | $1,746 +0.2% | $215,491 |
| 2015 | $1,743 | $215,491 |
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Neighborhood: 28655
Nearby schools
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.
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