THIS IS THE LAKE HOME THAT CHECKS ALL THE BOXES... Open channel views, gentle/short walk to the waterfront/dock, privacy, lower living quarters w/ 2nd kitchen, 5beds/5.5 baths with nearly 5000 heated sqft! Upon arrival note how the home is situated offering great privacy & well thought out decks/stoned patio areas. Note the home offers lake views from the entire back of the home. On the main you have vaulted & 9-12 foot ceilings along w/ an open concept layout. Even better on main a spacious eat-in kitchen, all weather room, 1/2 bath/ formal dining, office, 2 bedrooms (primary)/2 baths, & laundry. The primary boasts deck exit, views, en suite bath w/ custom tiled shower, Jacuzzi, & walk-in closet. On 2nd floor the bonus/bedroom w/ full bath. Lower level provides secondary living quarters w/ a full kitchen, 2 baths, family room w/ 2nd fireplace, workshop, storage rooms & more. Note the home has real hardwoods, Trex decking, lighted walk/dock w/ HydroHoist lift, 176 ft. of waterfrontage.
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$1,575,000
1838 Southpointe Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
5beds
4,959sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.78 Acres Lot
$1,564,500 Zestimate®
$318/sqft
$5,262 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,564,500
$1.27M - $1.92M
$5,262/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 16, 2025 at 01:27pm
Listing Provided by:
Christie Leonard ChristieLeonardHomes@gmail.com,
WNC Real Estate at Lake James
Bought with:
Michelle Freeman
C Shane Cook & Associates
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4283503
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Basement
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Workshop
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Other - See Remarks
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Basement Shop,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access,Other
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,196
- Total interior livable area: 4,959 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,196
- Finished area below ground: 1,763
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits, Door Width 32 Inches or More
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch, Other
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Other - See Remarks
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Lift, Covered structure, Dock, Other - See Remarks, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake James
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Other
- Parcel number: 1754928807
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Hardboard Siding, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Other - See Remarks
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Clubhouse, Lake Access, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Morganton
- Subdivision: Southpointe
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,291 annually
- Association name: Cathleen Adkins
- Association phone: 828-439-8834
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Exchange,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Sold | $1,575,000-8.2%$318/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4283503 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Price change | $1,715,000-2%$346/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4283503 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000$353/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4283503 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,128 -1.5% | $1,422,934 |
| 2024 | $9,267 +0.8% | $1,422,934 |
| 2023 | $9,195 +23.1% | $1,422,934 +51.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28655
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Oak Hill ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.4 mi
- 6/10Table Rock MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 5/10Freedom HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 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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- North Carolina
- Burke County
- Morganton
- 28655
- 1838 Southpointe Dr