905 Carbon City Rd, Morganton, NC, 28655
About This Home
Unique opportunity to own a mixed-use property with high visibility, located close to Downtown Morganton, Glen Alpine, and I-40. This property boasts a flat and well-developed 1.38-acre lot with an updated, fully furnished home currently used as a successful short-term rental with proven income potential. Even better, the property includes a greenhouse with heat, water, and ample parking already in place. For the entrepreneur, this property could also serve as the perfect small event venue, featuring a koi pond, waterfall feature, and a flat, open area in the back. The home features hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, a full kitchen, replacement windows, and a newer HUGE TREX back deck. At the back of the property, you will also find a storage building. Please see the provided zoning uses...tons of opportunity await!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Dining Area
- Level: Main
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 720
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1783625501
- Zoning: MID
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Front Porch,Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 1.38 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Burke County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,516 | $18,192 |
| Home Insurance * | $118 | $1,416 |
| Property Taxes | $152 | $1,824 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $1,986 | $23,832 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-24 | Listed for sale | $300,000 |
| 2024-06-21 | Listing removed | $320,000 |
| 2024-01-02 | Listed for sale | $320,000 |
| 2023-10-09 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-09-20 | Price change | $389,000 |
| 2023-06-02 | Price change | $399,000 |
| 2023-03-13 | Listed for sale | $419,000 |
| 2022-12-14 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-12-13 | Listed for sale | $419,000 |
| 2020-12-29 | Sold | $153,000 |
| 2020-10-05 | Sold | $139,500 |
| 2020-09-01 | Listed for sale | $149,900 |
| 2020-07-14 | Pending sale | $149,900 |
| 2020-04-16 | Listed for sale | $149,900 |
| 2020-01-28 | Listing removed | $169,900 |
| 2019-12-09 | Price change | $169,900 |
| 2019-10-14 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
| 2017-11-16 | Sold | $127,000 |
| 2016-06-30 | Sold | $100,000 |
| 2012-02-01 | Sold | $56,000 |
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