$457,000
SOLD MAR 18, 2025

139 Pearson Dr Morganton, NC 28655

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,184 Sq Ft
0.73 Acres

Recently Sold

$144 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

166 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Robert L. Patton High School Rated 9+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio

About This Home

As of March 2025

This Expansive ranch home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, mostly finished basement & boasts numerous updates of oak cabinets & hardwood floors throughout main level, except for tile in bathrooms. Enjoy a spacious living & family room that features a fireplace perfect for entertaining during cooler months. Main floor includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & laundry hookups. Primary suite is generously sized with a luxurious bath featuring a double vanity topped with granite, a shower stall & ample walk-in closet space. Lower level has TWO private entrances with no steps, up to 2 additional bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen w/pantry, laundry hookups & living room area w/fireplace. Creating a fully functioning apartment, perfect to utilize as an in-law suite or additional income as a 1 level rental unit or Airbnb. Home is also equipped with a chair lift on steps from basement to the kitchen. All of this is closely located near downtown Morganton & just a short drive from the picturesque Lake James.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Newton

Coldwell Banker Newton RE Brokerage Email: timnewton@cbnewtonrealestate.com License #103382 Listed on: 09/18/2024

Coldwell Banker Newton RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Debby Bullock-Benfield

Weichert, Realtors - Team Metro License #184473

Weichert, Realtors - Team Metro

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned morganto, LID

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Apartment Living Space in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Forest Hill Elementary School
  • Walter Johnson Middle School
  • Freedom High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1793863781

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 143.53
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: timnewton@cbnewtonrealestate.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1856
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1856
  • Has Basement: Apartment, Basement Garage Door, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1328
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Living Area: 3184
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Bedroom Basement: 2

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Construction Type: Brick Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump, Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Gas
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Hoa Subject To Dues: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 1793863781
  • Zoning: LID
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Specification: morganto

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Hill
  • High School: Freedom

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2024
Closed on
Mar 15, 2025
Sold by
Thomas Family Trust and Thomas John M
Bought by
Halperin Cynthia and Mcabee Joseph
Seller's Agent
Tim Newton
Coldwell Banker Newton RE
Buyer's Agent
Debby Bullock-Benfield
Weichert, Realtors - Team Metro
List Price
$494,500
Sold Price
$457,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-7.58%
Views
294
Current Estimated Value
$470,972

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,972
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.84%
Original Mortgage
$273,000
Outstanding Balance
$271,624
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$199,348

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2016
Sold by
Thomas John Madison and Thomas Julie N
Bought by
Thomas John M and Thomas Julie N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2015
Sold by
Thomas James Madison and Thomas Glenice Keenum
Bought by
Thomas John Madison
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $457,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $457,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer $165,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $273,000 New Conventional
Closed $273,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Sold $457,000 -4.8% $144 / Sq Ft
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Price Changed $479,900 -3.0% $151 / Sq Ft
09/18/2024 09/18/24 For Sale $494,500 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $1,744 $298,233 $66,957 $231,276
2024 $1,755 $296,730 $66,957 $229,773
2023 $1,750 $296,730 $66,957 $229,773
2022 $1,742 $238,799 $52,979 $185,820
2021 $1,736 $238,799 $52,979 $185,820
2020 $1,489 $203,934 $52,979 $150,955
2019 $1,489 $203,934 $52,979 $150,955
2018 $1,456 $199,167 $52,979 $146,188
2017 $1,454 $199,167 $52,979 $146,188
2016 $1,419 $199,167 $52,979 $146,188
2015 $1,416 $199,167 $52,979 $146,188
2014 $1,415 $199,167 $52,979 $146,188
2013 $1,415 $199,167 $52,979 $146,188
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4183781

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 2969