River Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
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OFF MARKET

River Rd
Morganton, NC 28655

    (on 27.59 acres)

    Home Value

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    Comparable sales

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    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Youngs Creek Rd, Morganton, NC
    1.29
    Lot/Land
    $149,000
    12/07/25
    -
    -
    4512 Blue Ridge Blvd, Morganton, NC
    1.80
    Lot/Land
    $3,600
    09/22/25
    -
    -
    Gladden Rd, Morganton, NC
    2.10
    Lot/Land
    $10,000
    03/24/26
    -
    -
    5172 Mountain View Blvd, Morganton, NC
    2.08
    Lot/Land
    $15,000
    08/21/25
    -
    -
    5186 Mountain View Blvd, Morganton, NC
    2.11
    Lot/Land
    $250,000
    06/26/26
    3
    2
    -
    Pleasant hill Ave, Morganton, NC
    2.80
    Lot/Land
    $255,000
    06/03/26
    -
    -
    3901 & 3913 High Peak Ter, Valdese, NC
    3.19
    Lot/Land
    $50,000
    04/01/26
    -
    -
    3472 S Peak Ln, Morganton, NC
    3.38
    Lot/Land
    $79,000
    01/28/26
    -
    -
    3828 Leger Rd, Valdese, NC
    3.25
    Lot/Land
    $60,000
    03/27/26
    -
    -
    3845 Laurel Heights Dr, Morganton, NC
    3.33
    Lot/Land
    $26,500
    04/29/26
    -
    -

    Nearby home prices

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    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    3410 Yang Her Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.63
    $253,200
    4
    2
    2,128
    Off Market
    1041 Meyers Ridge Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.80
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    3446 River Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.81
    $327,900
    3
    2
    1,012
    Off Market
    Ronnie Fox Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.86
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    5360 Douglas Fox Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.88
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    3951 Tater Hill Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.94
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    4889 Heavenly Ln, Morganton, NC 28655
    1.12
    $281,300
    3
    2.5
    3,748
    Off Market
    2990 Old State Highway 18, Morganton, NC 28655
    1.12
    $220,000
    2
    1
    1,060
    Recently Sold
    4863 Heavenly Ln, Morganton, NC 28655
    1.13
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    4861 Heavenly Ln, Morganton, NC 28655
    1.15
    $134,000
    2
    2
    924
    Recently Sold
    3863 River Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
    1.23
    $337,800
    3
    2
    1,459
    Off Market
    3827 River Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
    1.23
    $279,600
    4
    3.5
    4,091
    Off Market

    Local Information

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    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
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    Home Highlights

    Property Type
    Lot/Land
    Lot Size
    27.59 acres

    About this House

    Beautiful, wooded property located in Burke County. Sale includes 6 great buliding lots. Lots 5 & 6 are along River Road and lots 1-4 are along Marvin Butler Road. The 6 lots vary in size from 2.5 acres to 10 acres and were created keeping the best building sites in mind. Survey available. Rutherford Electric services this area. Well and septic would need to be installed.
    River Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 is a lot/land. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,294/month.

    Home Details for River Rd

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: Lot Land

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 27.59 acres

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Feb 28, 2022
    Source: Real Living Real Estate
    		ListingRemoved
    Dec 1, 2021
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3801138
    		PendingToActive
    $139,000
    Nov 7, 2021
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3801138
    		Contingent
    $139,000
    Nov 2, 2021
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3801138
    		Listed For Sale
    $139,000
    Jan 24, 2017
    Source: Agent Provided
    		ListingRemoved
    $139,900

    Market trends in Morganton

    Last updated July 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $280K
    $38.5K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
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    Price per sq ft
    $182
    $21    MoM
    Available listings
    202
    3    MoM
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    What Locals Say about Morganton

    At least 149 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 84 % Say parking is easy

    • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 80 % Say car is needed

    • 72 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 58 % Say it's quiet

    • 58 % Say kids play outside

    • 52 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 51 % Say there's wildlife

    • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 49 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 34 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 33 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 29 % Say there are community events

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    • Ashleyjay1125
      "Morganton is small but it’s quite not a lot of crime, with a country like setting most anywhere you live. "
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    • Schafincow13
      "Great friendly people . Always something to do down town. Live bands you can hear from the house. Breweries near by. Movie theatre. Down town Morganton does trick r treating and also the churches do trunk r treating. We have an actual witch that lives near by. There are dog parks that you can take your fury friend to. Several festivals near by. Firework display in parks and other town close by."
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    • Prkrrp
      "We have lots of festivals throughout the year. Our town has several parades to celebrate different holidays. We several parks in the community that support local sports and out door activities. Lake James is also close by. Lake James is good for fishing, swimming and boating. "
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    • Lisa B.
      "lots of dogs in the neighborhood. people clean up after pets. leashes used. it's a dog friendly community. "
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    • Kellyrae0928
      "There is Tons of trails to walk, dog parks and greenway tracks! Most businesses are also dog friendly."
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    • Bananasrock84
      "I feel very safe in my neighborhood. The neighbors are very friendly and helpful. I've never had to worry about my mail or packages going missing."
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    • Shelly S.
      "We have a good community, low crime rate and genuinely nice friendly people. I know all of my neighbors, and we all try to lend a helping hand when needed. We may not live in Mayberry but we have a small town feel. "
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    • Brandi N. P.
      "I live in Morganton in the Parkview Apartments and it is wonderful. Upkeep is always done in a timely manor, I feel safe at home. Really quiet neighborhood, walking distance to Bethel Park. Clean. Nice neighbors that become friends, we love it!"
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    • Trulia User
      "I have lived in Morganton all of my life. It is a great place to live with lots of Southern charm. Small town environment meets the rural South."
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    • Ryanpatrickpage
      "Great people! No crime in my neighborhood. Park nearby with dog park. Plenty of places to grocery shop."
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    • Sleepinbeauty305
      "I dont have kids so I have no idea. So sorry. It is how ever a good neighborhood and neighbors are friendly."
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    • Sherry.young
      "Friday night Concerts on the square in downtown Morganton. Cute shops, restaurants and parks close by too. "
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    • kevinsimpsondc
      "I own a downtown condo with my wife. We both grew up in Morganton, both love it and both hope to retire and move back to Morganton! It's a great place to raise a family and offers many options for how the parents want to raise their children. Overall, you will get from it what you put into it..."
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    • Dameronlyon
      "It's quiet peacefull,besides k9ds playing nearby at the school and in my neighborhood.Near the mountains and beautiful sights yet also close to town and shopping "
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    • Lyssaleigh1972
      "My husband retired from the navy, 20 year service and we moved here from Norfolk Virginia. It was difficult at first but we’ve been here for about 4 years now and I love it. My son goes to New Dimensions, best school in my opinion. We are looking for our forever home here in Morganton. "
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    • Lyssa L.
      "easy access to everything. Interstate, shopping, movies, restaurants, brewing..ect. I have lived for about 4 years and I love it. The people are diverse and nice. good school and nice parks. "
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    • Lindsay S.
      "There are very few rentals allowing dogs. However, dogs are fairly common and accepted in this neighborhood. "
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    Frequently asked questions about River Rd

    • Is Morganton a buyer's or seller's market?
      Morganton is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
    • What's the median sale price in Morganton?
      The median sale price in Morganton is $280K. That is up $38.5K from the prior month.
    • What do residents say about Morganton?
      Residents describe Morganton, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Morganton, NC.
    • What are the closest schools to River Rd?
      The closest schools to River Rd in Morganton, NC are Liberty Middle (rated 5/10), Mull Elementary (Pre-K, rated 8/10), Robert L Patton High School (rated 8/10).