NOT LISTED FOR SALE

126 Stephens Dr Morganton, NC 28655

Morganton Area

Estimated Value: $255,000 - $318,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,350 Sq Ft
$217/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 12, 2025

Last sale price $310,000 $230 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,661 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Robert L. Patton High School Rated 9+
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

About This Home

As of May 2025

This charming brick ranch in downtown Morganton is ready to impress. Fully renovated with stylish updates, it offers bright living spaces that feel like home. The spacious unfinished basement offers endless possibilities—perfect for storage, hobbies, or expanding your space. Step outside to the spacious back deck, perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. With its prime location near dining, shopping, and local events, this home is a standout. Come experience it for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laney Loftis

Nest Realty Morganton Brokerage Email: laney.greene@nestrealty.com License #313831 Listed on: 03/26/2025

Nest Realty Morganton

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Daigle

Nest Realty Morganton License #292592

Nest Realty Morganton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 10,019

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Hillcrest Elementary School
  • Walter Johnson Middle School
  • Freedom High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Property is zoned AB0, NC-O

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2703679708

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 229.63
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: laney.greene@nestrealty.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1350
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1350
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1350
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1350
  • Has Basement: Basement Garage Door, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1350
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Third: 0

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Construction Type: Brick Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Walter Johnson
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 2703679708
  • Zoning: NC-O
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Specification: AB0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Hillcrest
  • High School: Freedom

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Laney Loftis
Nest Realty Morganton
Buyer's Agent
Alex Daigle
Nest Realty Morganton
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.59%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$293,459

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$16,541
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.58%
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Interest Rate
0.0665%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
0.0288%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$310,000 None Listed On Document
$180,000 None Listed On Document
-- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $279,000
Previous Owner $171,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Sold $310,000 -1.6% $230 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 For Sale $315,000 +70.3% $233 / Sq Ft
05/29/2012 05/29/12 Sold $185,000 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/07/2012 05/07/12 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2011 09/21/11 For Sale $185,000 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $914 $147,269 $14,950 $132,319
2024 $918 $147,284 $14,950 $132,334
2023 $913 $147,284 $14,950 $132,334
2022 $821 $106,371 $14,950 $91,421
2021 $818 $106,756 $14,950 $91,806
2020 $814 $106,756 $14,950 $91,806
2019 $814 $106,756 $14,950 $91,806
2018 $799 $104,616 $14,950 $89,666
2017 $797 $104,616 $14,950 $89,666
2016 $776 $104,616 $14,950 $89,666
2015 $773 $104,616 $14,950 $89,666
2014 $772 $104,616 $14,950 $89,666
2013 $772 $104,616 $14,950 $89,666
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Laney Loftis

    Nest Realty Morganton

    (828) 260-2737

    1 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Laney Loftis
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Alex Daigle

    Nest Realty Morganton

    (860) 933-5094

    59 Total Sales

    Alex Daigle
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Linda Smith

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS

MLS Number: 4227844

Canopy MLS

APN: 3386

North Carolina Burke County Morganton 28655

126 Stephens Dr, Morganton, NC

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