4879 Joe Powell Road
Morganton, NC, 28655 $ 329,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 1,456 Monthly Estimate*
$ 2,272
for $329,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,456 square foot home was built in 1950 on a lot size of 2.85.
Room to roam, privacy to enjoy, and updates already done! Set on 2.85 wooded acres in Morganton, this move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch pairs comfortable one-level living with a peaceful outdoor setting. Animal lovers will appreciate the spacious, fully fenced backyard, offering plenty of room for dogs to play and explore. Inside, scratch-resistant luxury vinyl plank flooring flows through the open living, dining, and kitchen areas. The split-bedroom layout gives the primary suite added privacy, with a walk-in closet and private bath. Two additional bedrooms provide comfortable space and ample storage. Extensive permitted renovations completed within the past two years include updated plumbing and electrical systems, a new water line from the meter to the home, and replacement of the roof, HVAC, water heater, and insulation. Further improvements include a new crawl-space vapor barrier, sump pump, and added drainage. Enjoy the outdoors from the spacious deck-and-patio combination, complemented by new concrete, fresh hardscaping, and a wooded backdrop with a creek. The workshop shed features a new roof, insulation, and doors—ready for hobbies, projects, or extra storage. Just minutes from downtown Morganton and zoned for Salem Elementary, Liberty Middle, and Patton High. Fireplace is decorative and currently nonfunctional.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1456
Sewer Septic Installed
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Cable Available Electricity Connected
Roof Architectural Shingle
Appliances Dishwasher Electric Oven Electric Range Exhaust Fan Microwave
Garage Spaces 1
Patio/Porch Features Deck Front Porch
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials Brick Full
Year Built 1950
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 6761
County Burke
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Subdivision Name None
Garage Y/N Y
Full Baths 2
High School Patton
City Morganton
Senior Community Y/N N
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N N
Elementary School Salem
Middle/Junior High School Liberty
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Construction Type Site Built
Tax Assessed Value 231606
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InteriorBasement Sump Pump
Fireplace Features Family Room Non-Functional
Basement (Y/N) N
Fireplace Y/N Y
Above Grade Finished Area 1456
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Inside
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Total Baths 2
SqFt Main 1456
SqFt Lower 0
SqFt Upper 0
Bedroom 3
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ExteriorFencing Back Yard Cross Fenced Fenced Full Privacy Wood
Parking Features Detached Garage
Lot Features Cleared
Water Source City County Water
Lot Size Area 2.85
Foundation Details Crawl Space
Road Surface Type Asphalt Gravel Paved
Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road Other - See Remarks
Main Level Garage YN Y
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* Excluded FeaturesAffordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $2,272
- Monthly Property Taxes
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- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 7.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
Learn more about how to save NearbySingle family listings in Morganton, NC
Average List Price $455,990
Percent of Sale Price 39%
About Morganton, NC 17,279 Population
-2% Since 2002
$ 38,119 Median Income
39.41 Median Age
22% Households with Children
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1599227 Elementary School
2150804 Middle School
Patton High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 10/12/2026 | $329,000 | -1.50% | Price Down |
| 8/31/2026 | $334,000 | -2.91% | Price Down |
| 7/27/2026 | $344,000 | | Listed Price |