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.
Active
$415,000
1126 Watermill Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
3beds
1,873sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
3.76 Acres Lot
$403,200 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unfinished basementWood-burning fireplaceNatural lightLarge fireplaceRocking chair front porchCeiling fansRefinished oak hardwood flooring
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 01, 2025 at 01:35pm
Listing Provided by:
Tim Newton timnewton@cbnewtonrealestate.com,
Coldwell Banker Newton RE
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4201720

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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
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: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $314,537
- Annual tax amount: $1,910
- Date on market: 5/21/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
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