$305,000
SOLD APR 24, 2025

5310 N Carolina 181 Morganton, NC 28655

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,234 Sq Ft
2.02 Acres

Recently Sold

$247 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Wooded Lot
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Shed

About This Home

As of April 2025

Discover the perfect blend of handcrafted details and modern conveniences in this rare opportunity to own a lifestyle where you can retreat every day at 'Irish Creek Cottage.' This contemporary farmhouse is nestled on 2 private acres along Irish Creek and conveniently located just off Hwy 181, the gateway to the Pisgah National Forest and Blue Ridge Mountains. Just 20 minutes from Morganton and 10 minutes from Lake James and the Fonta Flora State Trail, location offers the ideal balance of convenience and tranquility you’ve always dreamed of. Updated features in the cottage signal craftsmanship designed to last for generations. Enjoy Gathering spaces, including an inviting front porch and a private rear deck perfect for relaxation or entertaining. This is an incredible opportunity for a primary residence, a summer home mountain retreat, or an investment property as an Airbnb. Schedule a showing today and experience the serenity of Irish Creek Cottage. Turnkey, Furniture negotiable!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janee Krauth

Realty Executives of Hickory Brokerage Email: janeekrauthrealtor@gmail.com License #350380 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Realty Executives of Hickory

Last Buyer's Agent

Cody Cauthen

Loretta Realty Group License #318840

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,295

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • Private Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crawl Space
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Access to stream, creek or river
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1776696864

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,295

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Farmhouse
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 247.16
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: janeekrauthrealtor@gmail.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 898
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 336
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1234
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1234
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Room Count: 5

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Construction Type: Vinyl
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Ductless, Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Satellite Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Table Rock
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Paved, Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded
  • Lot Size Area: 2.02
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 1776696864
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Specification: R-3

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Oak Hill
  • High School: Freedom

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Bowers Jason W and Bowers Kristine M
Bought by
Monaghan Michael Thomas
Seller's Agent
Janee Krauth
Realty Executives of Hickory
Buyer's Agent
Cody Cauthen
Loretta Realty Group
List Price
$324,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-5.86%
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$288,767

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$16,233
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-17.78%
Original Mortgage
$308,080
Outstanding Balance
$307,810
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$25,234

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2021
Sold by
Stallings Megan
Bought by
Bowers Jason W and Bowers Kristine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2018
Sold by
Snipes Martin K and Snipes Martha B
Bought by
Stallings Megan Seabrook

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,515
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2017
Sold by
Smith Candice Joann Harris and Smith Candice Joann Harris
Bought by
Snipes Martin K and Snipes Martha B
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $305,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $205,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $45,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $308,080 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $151,515 New Conventional
Previous Owner $45,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $34,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Sold $305,000 +2.0% $247 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Price Changed $299,000 -7.7% $242 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $324,000 -- $263 / 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
2024 $1,295 $188,595 $23,309 $165,286
2023 $1,295 $188,595 $23,309 $165,286
2022 $1,066 $125,372 $19,435 $105,937
2021 $1,087 $128,732 $19,435 $109,297
2020 $1,083 $128,732 $19,435 $109,297
2019 $1,083 $128,732 $19,435 $109,297
2018 $352 $35,618 $19,435 $16,183
2017 $308 $30,377 $19,435 $10,942
2016 $299 $30,377 $19,435 $10,942
2015 $296 $30,377 $19,435 $10,942
2014 $295 $30,377 $19,435 $10,942
2013 $291 $30,377 $19,435 $10,942
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4225377

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 56028