NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1838 Southpointe Dr Morganton, NC 28655

Lake James Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,559,000 - $1,758,569

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,959 Sq Ft
$333/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 16, 2025

Last sale price $1,575,000 $318 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,780 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Covered Dock
  • Access To Lake
  • Open Floorplan
  • Boat Lift
  • Waterfront
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of October 2025

THIS IS THE LAKE HOME THAT CHECKS ALL THE BOXES... Open channel views, gentle/short walk to the waterfront/dock, privacy, lower living quarters w/ 2nd kitchen, 5beds/5.5 baths with nearly 5000 heated sqft! Upon arrival note how the home is situated offering great privacy & well thought out decks/stoned patio areas. Note the home offers lake views from the entire back of the home. On the main you have vaulted & 9-12 foot ceilings along w/ an open concept layout. Even better on main a spacious eat-in kitchen, all weather room, 1/2 bath/ formal dining, office, 2 bedrooms (primary)/2 baths, & laundry. The primary boasts deck exit, views, en suite bath w/ custom tiled shower, Jacuzzi, & walk-in closet. On 2nd floor the bonus/bedroom w/ full bath. Lower level provides secondary living quarters w/ a full kitchen, 2 baths, family room w/ 2nd fireplace, workshop, storage rooms & more. Note the home has real hardwoods, Trex decking, lighted walk/dock w/ HydroHoist lift, 176 ft. of waterfrontage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christie Leonard

WNC Real Estate at Lake James Brokerage Email: ChristieLeonardHomes@gmail.com Listed on: 08/10/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Freeman

C Shane Cook & Associates License #190724

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Sloped Lot

HOA Fees

  • $108 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar Fridge
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Water Views
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Basement Storage

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Boat Lift
  • Covered Dock
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Gazebo

Schools

  • Oak Hill Elementary School
  • Table Rock Middle School
  • Freedom High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1754928807

Community Details

Overview

  • Cathleen Adkins Association, Phone Number (828) 439-8834
  • Southpointe Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0.78 Acres

HOA Fees

$108 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review,Building,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Square Feet,Subdivision
  • Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 317.60
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: ChristieLeonardHomes@gmail.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Other - See Remarks
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2663
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 803
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 260
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1063
  • Sq Ft Upper: 533
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3196
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits, Door Width 32 Inches or More
  • Has Basement: Basement Shop, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Other
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1763
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Living Area: 4959
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Basement: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Dock - Floating, Other - See Remarks
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • View: Water, Year Round
  • Water Body Name: Lake James
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Lift, Covered structure, Dock, Other - See Remarks
  • Construction Type: Block, Hardboard Siding, Stone
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Other - See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch, Other - See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Other - See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Lake Access, Outdoor Pool, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 1291.14
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Name: Cathleen Adkins
  • Phone: 828-439-8834
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Email: splj.org

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 1291.14

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Table Rock
  • HOA Subject To: Required

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sloped, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 1754928807
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R-1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Oak Hill
  • High School: Freedom

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2025
Closed on
Oct 16, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Christie Leonard
WNC Real Estate at Lake James
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Freeman
C Shane Cook & Associates
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-10%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$1,651,392

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,392
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.94%
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,260,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$391,392
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
$1,575,000 None Listed On Document
$1,575,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,260,000
Closed $1,260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Sold $1,575,000 -8.2% $318 / Sq Ft
08/23/2025 08/23/25 Price Changed $1,715,000 -2.0% $346 / Sq Ft
08/10/2025 08/10/25 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $353 / 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 $9,128 $1,422,934 $437,800 $985,134
2024 $9,267 $1,422,934 $437,800 $985,134
2023 $9,195 $1,422,934 $437,800 $985,134
2022 $7,471 $941,982 $303,900 $638,082
2021 $7,474 $941,982 $303,900 $638,082
2020 $7,481 $941,982 $303,900 $638,082
2019 $7,493 $941,982 $303,900 $638,082
2018 $6,901 $863,769 $301,680 $562,089
2017 $6,913 $863,769 $301,680 $562,089
2016 $6,792 $863,730 $301,680 $562,050
2015 $6,797 $863,730 $301,680 $562,050
2014 $6,797 $860,001 $301,680 $558,321
2013 $6,820 $860,001 $301,680 $558,321
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christie Leonard

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Christie Leonard

    WNC Real Estate at Lake James

    (828) 544-5290

    29 in this area

    388 Total Sales

    Christie Leonard
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  • Michelle Freeman

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Michelle Freeman

    C Shane Cook & Associates

    (828) 228-2623

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Michelle Freeman
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Map

Source: Canopy MLS

MLS Number: 4283503

Canopy MLS

APN: 52420

North Carolina Burke County Morganton 28655 Lake James

1838 Southpointe Dr, Morganton, NC

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