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Property Description
Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers privacy, space, and peace of mind on 2.85 wooded acres in Morganton. Inside, scratch-resistant luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the open living, dining, and kitchen areas. The split-bedroom floor plan provides added privacy for the primary suite, complete with a walk-in closet and private bath. Two additional bedrooms offer comfortable space and ample storage. Extensive permitted renovations completed within the past two years include updated plumbing and electrical systems, a new water line from the meter to the home, roof, HVAC, water heater, and insulation. Additional improvements include a new crawl-space vapor barrier, sump pump, and added drainage. The fully fenced backyard features new concrete, a spacious deck-and-patio combination, fresh hardscaping, and a peaceful wooded setting with a creek. The workshop shed has also been improved with a new roof, insulation, and doors. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Morganton and zoned for Salem Elementary, Liberty Middle, and Patton High. Fireplace is decorative and currently nonfunctional.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4879 Joe Powell Rd
General
- Price: $334,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4408038
- Updated: 9/19/2026
- Added to Site: 69 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Non-Functional, Family Room, Non-Functional
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Microwave
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Burke
School Information
- Elementary School: Salem
- Middle School: Liberty
- High School: Patton
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City, County Water
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Structural Information
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Brick Full
- Basement Desc.: Sump Pump
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Main/1st Level: 1,456 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
- Lot Features: Cleared
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Cross Fenced, Fenced, Full, Privacy, Wood
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 6761
- Lot Number: 2766-887
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Schools
Schools serving 4879 Joe Powell Rd
School District:Burke County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Salem Elementary, Morganton, NC 1329 Salem Road, Morganton, NC 28655 | PK-5 | 2.3 mi |
Liberty Middle 529 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655 | 6-8 | 4.3 mi |
Robert L Patton High School 701 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655 | 9-12 | 4.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 4879 Joe Powell Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/31/2026
Price Reduced
$334,000
-2.91%
MLS
7/26/2026
Listed
$344,000
20.7%
MLS
9/17/2024
Sold
$285,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 4879 Joe Powell Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,609
131%
$231,606
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2024
$696
-25%
$231,606
75%
2023
$925
3%
$132,593
29%
2022
$896
4%
$102,435
—
2021
$860
—
$102,435
—
2020
$856
—
$102,435
—
2019
$856
1%
$102,435
1%
2018
$850
—
$101,758
—
2017
$848
3%
$101,758
—
2016
$823
—
$101,758
—
2015
$820
—
$101,758
—
2014
$819
—
$101,758
—
2013
$819
—
$101,758
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4879 Joe Powell Road, Morganton, NC 28655 (MLS# 4408038) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 4879 Joe Powell Road is currently listed for $334,000 and was received on July 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 4879 Joe Powell Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Morganton? You can browse all Morganton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

