Active

$980,000

5895 Old Highway 70 Rd W, Morganton, NC 28655

3beds

3,066sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 2001

10.07 Acres Lot

$967,500 Zestimate^®

$320/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

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.

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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: $320/sqft
Tax assessed value: $395,433
Annual tax amount: $2,430
Date on market: 3/17/2026
Cumulative days on market: 6 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Gravel

Estimated market value

$967,500

$919,000 - $1.02M

$2,208/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
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
Source: SWVAR #93162 Report a problem

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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BuyAbility℠ payment

Est. payment

$5,339/mo

Principal & interest

$4808

Property taxes

$531

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 28655

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Glen Alpine Elementary
Grades: PK-5Distance: 4.7 mi
6/10
Table Rock Middle
Grades: 6-8Distance: 6.1 mi
5/10
Freedom High
Grades: 9-12Distance: 8.5 mi

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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