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Property Description
Beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath, custom built, energy efficient home on a little over 10 unrestricted acres, offering rustic charm, privacy, and plenty of usable land. The property features a well-kept 48x36 horse barn and open pasture, ideal for horses. Multiple water bibs located throughout the property. Farm equipment needed to maintain the property, including a tractor are available for sale or negotiation. The home is also equipped with a generator and switch gear in case of power failure. Perfectly situated just minutes away from Lake James, Lake James State Park, the Fonta Flora walking trail, Linville Gorge, and the Pisgah National Forest, this home provides exceptional access to some of the area's best outdoor recreation. Just minutes from I-40, it offers an ideal blend of seclusion, natural beauty, and convenience to Morganton and Marion.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5895 Old Hwy 70 Rd
General
- Price: $980,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4352481
- Updated: 3/17/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Living Room, Gas, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Basement Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms-B: 1
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Additional Information
- Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fence, Storage
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway
Location
- County: Burke
- Driving Directions: From I-40, exit 94, Dysartsville/Lake James. Take Dysartsville Road north to Hwy 70. Turn left onto Hwy 70 east. Travel approximately 1 mile, turn left onto Old Hwy 70 Loop Rd. Bear left at and continue on gravel driveway to home.
School Information
- Elementary School: Glen Alpine
- Middle School: Table Rock
- High School: Freedom
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Central, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood Stove
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: County Water
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Rustic, Traditional
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Stone Veneer, Vinyl
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Upper: 746 Sq. Ft.
- Main/1st Level: 1,172 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2001
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
- Elevation (Approx.): 1000
- Lot Features: Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Horse Property
- Horse Facility Desc.: Barn, Horses Allowed, Pasture, Stable(s), Tack Room, Wash Rack
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA
Disclosures and Reports
- Restrictions: No Restrictions
- Property ID: 1752-05-7092
- Lot Number: BK 942 / Pg 1208
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Schools
Schools serving 5895 Old Hwy 70 Rd
School District:Burke County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Glen Alpine Elementary 302 London Street, Morganton, NC 28655 | PK-5 | 4.8 mi |
Table Rock Middle 1585 North Carolina 126, Morganton, NC 28655 | 6-8 | 6.1 mi |
Freedom High 511 Independence Boulevard, Morganton, NC 28655 | 9-12 | 8.5 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 5895 Old Hwy 70 Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/17/2026
Listed
$980,000
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MLS
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 5895 Old Hwy 70 Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,430
-1%
$359,752
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2023
$2,444
23%
$359,752
52%
2022
$1,991
—
$237,116
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2021
$1,985
—
$237,116
—
2020
$1,981
—
$237,116
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2019
$1,981
11%
$237,116
10%
2018
$1,785
—
$215,491
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2017
$1,783
2%
$215,491
—
2016
$1,746
—
$215,491
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2015
$1,743
—
$215,491
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2014
$1,741
—
$215,491
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2013
$1,741
—
$215,491
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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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5895 Old Hwy 70 Road, Morganton, NC 28655 (MLS# 4352481) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5895 Old Hwy 70 Road is currently listed for $980,000 and was received on March 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 5895 Old Hwy 70 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.

