$435,000
SOLD JUN 5, 2025

208 S College St Morganton, NC 28655

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,349 Sq Ft
25,265 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$185 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

122 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Built-In Features
  • Robert L. Patton High School Rated 9+
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to beautiful 208 S. College St Morganton! This charming Downtown home offers a vintage feel w/ numerous updates and a RARE find of 5 bedrooms w/ 2 on main level! Enjoy being walking distance to Burkes picturesque shops, restaurants, parks, and activities! The property boasts a spacious & level 0.58 acre lot with private backyard perfect for entertaining w/ fire pit and patio area. For the outdoor lovers you will also have a cozy screened in side porch and lg. front porch overlooking the sidewalk. On the main level of the home note 10ft ceilings, real hardwoods, lg. windows, fireplace, 2 beds, 1 bath, formal dining and eat-in style kitchen! Upstairs find 3 of the homes 5 bedrooms along w/ a fully remodeled bathroom, flex space perfect for office & walk-in closet! The full unfinished basement offers so much storage/workshop area along w/ garage. Other updates to the home include vinyl siding, roof 2019, gas water heater 2022 & more! Plentiful parking at back and in front of home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christie Leonard

WNC Real Estate at Lake James Brokerage Email: ChristieLeonardHomes@gmail.com Listed on: 11/23/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Christie Leonard

WNC Real Estate at Lake James Brokerage Email: ChristieLeonardHomes@gmail.com Listed on: 11/23/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • Privacy Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned Morganto

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Shared Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Mountain View Elementary School
  • Walter Johnson Middle School
  • Freedom High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2703253745

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0.58 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
  • Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Other, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 185.19
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: ChristieLeonardHomes@gmail.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Other - See Remarks
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1584
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1584
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1584
  • Sq Ft Upper: 765
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2349
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Living Area: 2349
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Bedroom Main: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy
  • Construction Type: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened, Side Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Rear, On Street, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Other - See Remarks
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 2703253745
  • Zoning Specification: Morganto

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mountain View
  • High School: Freedom

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2024
Closed on
Jun 5, 2025
Sold by
Mcgimsey Gregory T and Mcgimsey Dawn O
Bought by
Leach James C and Sparks Melissa A
Seller's Agent
Christie Leonard
WNC Real Estate at Lake James
Buyer's Agent
Christie Leonard
WNC Real Estate at Lake James
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-10.31%
Views
419
Current Estimated Value
$419,658

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$15,342
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.50%
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $435,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $435,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Sold $435,000 -3.3% $185 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Price Changed $449,900 -6.3% $192 / Sq Ft
01/06/2025 01/06/25 Price Changed $480,000 -1.0% $204 / Sq Ft
11/23/2024 11/23/24 For Sale $485,000 -- $206 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

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 $1,494 $254,667 $120,390 $134,277
2024 $1,502 $251,628 $120,390 $131,238
2023 $1,497 $251,628 $120,390 $131,238
2022 $1,681 $230,008 $120,390 $109,618
2021 $1,675 $230,008 $120,390 $109,618
2020 $1,671 $230,008 $120,390 $109,618
2019 $1,671 $230,008 $120,390 $109,618
2018 $1,626 $223,639 $120,390 $103,249
2017 $1,624 $223,639 $120,390 $103,249
2016 $1,586 $223,639 $120,390 $103,249
2015 $1,583 $223,639 $120,390 $103,249
2014 $1,581 $223,639 $120,390 $103,249
2013 $1,907 $271,489 $146,280 $125,209
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

    79 in this area

    395 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4201598

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 3436

North Carolina Burke County Morganton 28655

208 S College St, Morganton, NC

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