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

1307 E Union St
Morganton, NC 28655

    $3,199,000

    Est. Mortgage $18,322/mo*
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    $3,199,000

    Est. Mortgage $18,322/mo*
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    (on 71 acres)

    Home Highlights

    Listed
    180+ days ago

    Local Information

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    About this House

    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 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 1 hour 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.

    Market trends in Morganton

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

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Feb 10, 2026
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4151645
    		Pending
    $3,199,000
    Aug 8, 2025
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4151645
    		PriceChange
    $3,199,000
    Price increased by 10%
    Sep 24, 2024
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4151645
    		Pending
    $2,899,000
    Jun 15, 2024
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4151645
    		Listed For Sale
    $2,899,000
    Jan 1, 2024
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3683520
    		ListingRemoved

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    Home Value

    Trulia Estimate
    $604K
    Since last month
    Increased$4K (+0.6%)
    Since last year
    Decreased$6K (-0.9%)
    Since last sale
    Increased$434K (+248.2%)
    Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

    Trulia Estimate

    The of this home's value increased by +899% in the last 10 years
    MonthEstimated value
    2026
    August 2026$609K
    July 2026$635K
    June 2026$606K
    May 2026$595K
    April 2026$579K
    March 2026$587K
    February 2026$554K
    January 2026$566K
    2025
    2024
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    Comparable sales

    These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    205 Henrys Glen Dr, Morganton, NC
    0.21
    Lot/Land
    $23,000
    08/03/26
    -
    -
    Knollwood Dr, Morganton, NC
    0.75
    Lot/Land
    $87,000
    10/22/25
    -
    -
    108 Ones Branch Ct, Morganton, NC
    0.68
    Lot/Land
    $15,000
    04/22/26
    -
    -
    102 Bayern Crst #6, Morganton, NC
    1.11
    Lot/Land
    $65,000
    05/21/26
    -
    -
    Oakwood St, Morganton, NC
    1.15
    Lot/Land
    $42,000
    08/04/26
    -
    -
    Setzer Dr, Morganton, NC
    1.33
    Lot/Land
    $63,000
    12/31/25
    -
    -

    Nearby home prices

    Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    106 Burke Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.08
    $334,400
    3
    2
    1,695
    Off Market
    1401 E Union St, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.11
    $250,000
    4
    2
    1,758
    For Sale
    107 Burke Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.10
    $305,700
    3
    3
    1,410
    Off Market
    108 Ivy Ct, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.10
    $245,000
    2
    2
    1,122
    Recently Sold
    213 Harry Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.10
    $330,300
    3
    2
    1,300
    Off Market
    204 Ivy Ct, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.12
    $304,600
    2
    2
    1,381
    Off Market
    104 Ivy Ct, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.13
    $380,000
    3
    2
    1,441
    Recently Sold
    202 Ivy Ct, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.13
    $275,000
    2
    2
    1,374
    Recently Sold
    102 Ivy Ct, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.13
    $299,900
    2
    2
    1,144
    For Sale
    100 Ivy Ct, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.14
    $380,000
    3
    2
    1,441
    Recently Sold
    110 Henrys Glen Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.15
    $258,400
    2
    2
    1,176
    Off Market
    101 Henrys Glen Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
    0.15
    $410,200
    3
    2.5
    1,995
    Off Market

    Around this home

    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 1307 E Union St

    • How big is 1307 E Union St?
      1307 E Union St in Morganton, NC is about 71 acres.
    • What is the price per acre for 1307 E Union St?
      1307 E Union St in Morganton, NC is listed at $3,199,000, or about $45K per acre.
    • 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 homes for sale in Morganton, NC.
    • What are the closest schools to 1307 E Union St?
      The closest schools to 1307 E Union St in Morganton, NC are Freedom High (rated 4/10), Hillcrest Elementary (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Walter R Johnson Middle (rated 5/10).
    Allen Curtis, C Shane Cook & Associates
    Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-08-12 15:52:53 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.