A must-see one-level home featuring a full unfinished basement and 3.76 acres of land. The property includes 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering over 1,870 square feet of living space. Recent updates include a new HVAC system, blinds, ceiling fans in the kitchen and bedrooms, new toilets, refinished oak hardwood flooring, and vinyl plank flooring in the bedrooms. Most rooms have been freshly painted. The den boasts a wood-burning fireplace enhanced with the "Schmear" technique. Basement is ready for finishing and includes laundry, a large fireplace, and plenty of natural light from the glass sliding doors. Enjoy the inviting rocking chair front porch and a fenced backyard. The property also features a 2-stall barn w/fenced pasture an 2 car garage. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and within short drive to many outdoor activities like hiking, biking and beautiful Lake James just under an hour from Asheville, 30 minutes from Hickory, plus minutes to downtown Morganton.
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$400,000
1126 Watermill Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
3beds
1,873sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
3.76 Acres Lot
$395,300 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$1,855 Estimated rent
Home value
$395,300
$360,000 - $431,000
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Unfinished basementWood-burning fireplaceNatural lightLarge fireplaceRocking chair front porchCeiling fansRefinished oak hardwood flooring
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tim Newton timnewton@cbnewtonrealestate.com,
Coldwell Banker Newton RE
Bought with:
Laura Uherka
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4201720
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Den, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,873
- Total interior livable area: 1,873 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,873
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3.76 Acres
- Features: Pasture, Rolling Slope
Living quarters
- Secondary total: 1841 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Additional parcels included: 1784180480
- Parcel number: 1784181210
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Barn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Partial
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Morganton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $314,537
- Annual tax amount: $1,900
- Date on market: 5/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 70 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2025 | Sold | $400,000-3.6%$214/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4201720 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $415,000+5.1%$222/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4201720 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4075962 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2023 | Pending sale | $395,000$211/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4075962 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $395,000+38.6%$211/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4075962 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2021 | Sold | $285,000$152/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3804670 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2021 | Contingent | $285,000$152/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3804670 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $285,000+41.1%$152/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3804670 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2019 | Sold | $202,000-4.9%$108/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3470962 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2019 | Price change | $212,500-2.3%$113/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Newton Real Estate, Inc. #33076 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $217,500$116/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Newton Real Estate #33076 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,900 -0.5% | $284,656 |
| 2024 | $1,910 | $284,656 |
| 2023 | $1,910 +34.5% | $284,656 +67% |
| 2022 | $1,420 +0.4% | $170,464 |
| 2021 | $1,414 +0.3% | $170,464 |
| 2020 | $1,410 +53.2% | $170,464 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $921 -30.9% | $169,946 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $1,333 +2.4% | $160,626 |
| 2017 | $1,302 | $160,626 |
| 2016 | $1,302 +0.2% | $160,626 |
| 2015 | $1,299 | $160,626 |
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Neighborhood: 28655
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oak Hill ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Table Rock MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Freedom HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oak Hill
- Middle: Table Rock
- High: Freedom
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Burke County
- Morganton
- 28655
- 1126 Watermill Rd
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