1307 E Union St, Morganton, NC 28655
UNDER CONTRACT
71 ACRES

1307 E Union St
Morganton, NC 28655

    $3,199,000

    Est. Mortgage $17,716/mo*
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    $3,199,000

    Est. Mortgage $17,716/mo*
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    (on 71 acres)

    Local Information

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    Description

    Morganton Investment Opportunity. 71+-acres near downtown Morganton now available. Zoning allows for multiple possibilities including residential development, multi-family homes, or commercial development. Currently a historic 2-story, 6BR/2BA farm house sits on E. Union Street. A store front also sits on E. Union Street. Originally H.D. Leonhardt Store, circa 1910, it was one of the only general stores providing goods from western Burke County to Hickory, and was highly successful due to its goods and convenient location. A 3BR/1BA cottage sits behind the store front. The distinguished old property was formally the Leonhardt Estate on Leonhardt Hill, and includes the store building, a smokehouse, well house, hen house/barn, mother-in-law cottage and the prominent farm home, which features a generous wrap-around porch, large kitchen, sitting room, grand dining room, living room, second story balcony, second story living area, in addition to the 6 bedrooms and 2 baths.

    Home Highlights

    Parking
    No Info
    Outdoor
    No Info
    HOA
    None
    Price/Sqft
    No Info
    Listed
    180+ days ago

    Home Details for 1307 E Union St

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Under Contract-No Show

    Interior Features

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    Has a ViewView: Long Range

    Exterior Features

    Exterior Home Features
    Other Structures: Residence, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop, Other
    Parking & Garage
    No Carport
    Frontage
    WaterfrontWaterfront: None, Creek, Creek/StreamRoad Frontage: State RoadResponsible for Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedOn Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Public Sewer
    Farm & Range
    Frontage Length: Road Frontage: 430
    Surface & Elevation
    Elevation Units: Feet

    Days on Market

    Cumulative Days on Market: 286Days on Market: 180+

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Building
    Is Habitable Residence
    Property Information
    Usage of Home: Commercial, Multi-Family, Residential, SubdevelopmentParcel Number: 2704905583Additional Parcels Description: REID's: 433, 61531 & 8073 & 8075 & 8076

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $3,199,000

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: MorgantonCommunity: None
    School Information
    Elementary School: HillcrestJr High / Middle School: Walter JohnsonHigh School: Freedom

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 4151645

    Community

    Not Senior Community

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 71 acres

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: Standard

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 4151645Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAttribution Contact: AllenKCurtis@gmail.com
    Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
    Listing Provided by: Allen Curtis
    C Shane Cook & Associates
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4151645
    Also Listed on Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

    Price History for 1307 E Union St

    DatePriceEventSource
    02/10/2026$3,199,000PendingCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4151645
    08/08/2025$3,199,000PriceChange
    Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4151645
    09/24/2024$2,899,000PendingCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4151645
    06/15/2024$2,899,000Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4151645
    01/01/2024ListingRemovedCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3683520
    05/23/2023$2,899,000ListingRemovedCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3683520
    12/01/2022$2,899,000PendingToActiveCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR3683520
    06/17/2022$2,290,000ContingentCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3683520
    01/26/2021$2,290,000Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3683520
    01/20/2021ListingRemovedCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
    12/15/2020$2,290,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
    03/29/2017$175,000Sold
    Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #B29139

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    Property Tax and Assessment

    Year2025
    Tax$2,205
    Assessment$379,909
    Home facts updated by county records

    Comparable Sales for 1307 E Union St

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Knollwood Dr, Morganton, NC
    0.75
    Lot/Land
    $87,000
    10/22/25
    -
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    108 Ones Branch Ct, Morganton, NC
    0.68
    Lot/Land
    $15,000
    04/22/26
    -
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    Setzer Dr, Morganton, NC
    1.33
    Lot/Land
    $63,000
    12/31/25
    -
    -
    Lot 2 Lane St, Morganton, NC
    1.23
    Lot/Land
    $5,000
    11/20/25
    -
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    Assigned Schools

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    What Locals Say about Morganton

    At least 148 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

    • 66 % 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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    Allen Curtis, C Shane Cook & Associates
    Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-05-14 13:38:14 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Click here for more information
    1307 E Union St, Morganton, NC 28655 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Jun 15, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 4151645.