Neighborhoods in Burke County, NC

Lake James

The Lake James community sits about 17 miles outside of Morganton, stretching out at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Forested hills here roll down to a nearly 7,000-acre lake, and shorelines wind for 150 miles. "It's a beautiful place to experience the four seasons. It's completely green in spring and summer, orange in the fall and its
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  $834K
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  $247K - $3.7M
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Lake James
Burke Mountains

Fraser firs and red spruces outnumber residents in Burke Mountains, a small community in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Homebuyers are drawn to the quiet High Country location, close to trails and other outdoor attractions. “The neighborhood attracts a lot of hikers, trout fisherman, climbers and people who love the outdoors,” says
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  $370K
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  $225K - $1.3M
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Burke Mountains
Upper Creek

Upper Creek, NC has iconic Table Rock Mountain and scenic trails to Upper Creek Falls. Freedom High School provides highly rated education. The area includes country homes and mountainside cabins near Lake James State Park.
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  $359K
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  $108K - $762K
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  3 Listings
Upper Creek
Quaker Meadows

Quaker Meadows, NC offers rural living near Morganton. Freedom High provides quality education. Freedom Park and Lake James State Park offer recreation. Highway 181 hosts local businesses and the Burke County Fairgrounds.
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  $321K
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  $163K - $687K
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  14 Listings
Quaker Meadows
Rutherford College

Rutherford College, NC, a small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, features award-winning JD's Smokehouse and access to Lake Rhodhiss. It has highly rated Burke County Schools and lies within an hour of Asheville and Charlotte.
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  $292K
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  $216K - $450K
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  3 Listings
Rutherford College
Silver Creek

Silver Creek, NC, is a rural area near Morganton with spacious lots and mountain views. Attractions include South Mountains State Park and Silver Creek Golf Club. The area has highly rated schools and includes Glen Alpine.
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  $291K
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  $151K - $837K
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  31 Listings
Silver Creek
Connelly Springs

Connelly Springs, NC is a rural town near Lake Rhodhiss, 60 miles from Charlotte. Residents enjoy fishing and boating at Castle Bridge Marina. Rutherford College Greenway Park and Lakeside Park provide trails and picnicking spots.
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  $278K
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  $108K - $1.3M
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Morganton

Morganton, NC, near the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers scenic views and outdoor adventures. Historic homes and parks dot the city. South Mountains State Park is nearby. Burke County Schools include highly rated Freedom High.
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  $277K
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  $178K - $1.3M
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  62 Listings
Morganton
Drexel

Drexel, NC, offers small-town living in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near Lake Rhodhiss. It's zoned for highly rated schools, such as Drexel Elementary. Residents enjoy local parks, the R.O. Huffman Center, eateries like Nynas House and the annual Drexel Community Fair.
- Average Value
  
  $272K
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  $102K - $563K
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  12 Listings
Drexel
Valdese

Valdese, NC, a small town between Morganton and Hickory, features a mix of detached homes, townhouses and condos. Residents enjoy a charming Main Street and boating and fishing on Lake Rhodhiss. Bimbo Bakeries USA is a top employer, and the Old Rock School anchors the art scene.
- Average Value
  
  $267K
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  $129K - $877K
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  31 Listings
Valdese
Smoky Creek

Smoky Creek, NC provides rural living on spacious lots 10 miles from Morganton. Highly rated schools serve the area. Residents enjoy Rhodhiss Lake for recreation and nearby HorsePower Park for motorsports enthusiasts.
- Average Value
  
  $264K
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  $216K - $230K
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  1 Listing
Smoky Creek
Lower Fork

Lower Fork, NC is a rural community of 3,300 in the South Mountains. Near South Mountains State Park and hiking trails, it has diverse housing options 15 miles from Morganton and nearby schools with good ratings.
- Average Value
  
  $262K
- List Price
  
  $108K - $560K
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  18 Listings
Lower Fork
Upper Fork

Upper Fork, NC, offers forested farms with mountain views near South Mountains State Park. Ranch homes sit on large lots. Salem Elementary and Patton High are highly rated. Morganton provides dining and shopping 10 miles away.
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  $255K
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  $137K - $236K
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  0 Listings
Upper Fork
Lower Creek

Lower Creek is a rural community of 2,500 nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area offers buyers many housing options and is close to outdoor attractions such as state forests and trails. “It's nice,” says Tim Newton, a broker with Coldwell Banker Newton Real Estate, who sells in the area. “You’re getting into some
- Average Value
  
  $251K
- List Price
  
  $121K - $1.2M
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  12 Listings
Lower Creek
Hildebran

Hildebran, NC, a rural community between Hickory and Morganton, features the Henry River Mill Village, a "Hunger Games" filming site. East Burke Middle School is highly rated. Hildebran Community Park offers recreation.
- Average Value
  
  $239K
- List Price
  
  $194K - $449K
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  5 Listings
Hildebran
Rhodhiss

Rhodhiss, NC, spans the Catawba River in the Blue Ridge Foothills. Lake Rhodhiss and Horseshoe Dam Park offer outdoor activities. Burke County Schools are highly rated. Homes include 1940s ranches and lakeside properties.
- Average Value
  
  $227K
- List Price
  
  $89K - $282K
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  1 Listing
Rhodhiss

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