Unique opportunity to own a mixed-use property with high visibility, located close to Downtown Morganton, Glen Alpine, and I-40. This property boasts a flat and well-developed 1.38-acre lot with an updated, fully furnished home currently used as a successful short-term rental with proven income potential. Even better, the property includes a greenhouse with heat, water, and ample parking already in place. For the entrepreneur, this property could also serve as the perfect small event venue, featuring a koi pond, waterfall feature, and a flat, open area in the back.
The home features hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, a full kitchen, replacement windows, and a newer HUGE TREX back deck. At the back of the property, you will also find a storage building. Please see the provided zoning uses...tons of opportunity await!
Active
$300,000
905 Carbon City Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1.38 Acres Lot
$288,900 Zestimate®
$417/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 138 days
- 131
- 12
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christie Leonard ChristieLeonardHomes@gmail.com,
WNC Real Estate at Lake James
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4373012
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 720
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1.38 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 1783625501
- Zoning: MID
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Morganton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $417/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $148,062
- Annual tax amount: $919
- Date on market: 5/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 138 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$288,900
$274,000 - $303,000
$1,210/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000-6.3%$417/sqft |
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| 6/21/2024 | Listing removed | $320,000$444/sqft |
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| 1/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $320,000-17.7%$444/sqft |
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| 10/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/20/2023 | Price change | $389,000-2.5%$540/sqft |
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| 6/2/2023 | Price change | $399,000-4.8%$554/sqft |
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| 3/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $419,000$582/sqft |
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| 12/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $419,000+173.9%$582/sqft |
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| 12/29/2020 | Sold | $153,000+9.7%$213/sqft |
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| 10/5/2020 | Sold | $139,500-6.9%$194/sqft |
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| 9/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $149,900$208/sqft |
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| 7/14/2020 | Pending sale | $149,900$208/sqft |
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| 4/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $149,900-11.8%$208/sqft |
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| 1/28/2020 | Listing removed | $169,900$236/sqft |
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| 12/9/2019 | Price change | $169,900-5.6%$236/sqft |
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| 10/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $179,900+41.7%$250/sqft |
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| 11/16/2017 | Sold | $127,000+27%$176/sqft |
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| 6/30/2016 | Sold | $100,000+78.6%$139/sqft |
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| 2/1/2012 | Sold | $56,000$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $919 -0.4% | $148,062 |
| 2024 | $922 +0.5% | $148,062 |
| 2023 | $917 -3.1% | $148,062 +19% |
| 2022 | $947 +0.6% | $124,397 |
| 2021 | $941 +0.4% | $124,397 |
| 2020 | $937 -6.5% | $124,397 |
| 2019 | $1,002 +39.2% | $124,397 +33.5% |
| 2018 | $720 +3.5% | $93,186 -0.5% |
| 2017 | $695 | $93,614 +1% |
| 2016 | $695 +0.4% | $92,661 |
| 2015 | $692 | $92,661 |
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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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