2153 S Fork Dr, Morganton, NC, 28655
About This Home
Solid brick home with basement located on a peaceful 1.35-acre lot in a quiet, established neighborhood just minutes from town. This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features a flexible layout with an additional flex room suitable for an office, guest space, or hobby room, previous owner used as a bedroom. The primary bedroom, laundry room and attached 2-car garage are conveniently located on the main level. The living room opens to a deck overlooking the private setting, while the basement offers walk-out access to an enclosed porch and additional space for storage or future expansion. A large detached workshop with power and a one-car garage adds exceptional value for projects or storage. Home is ready for updates and improvements, bring your vision and make this property your own.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1981
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick Full
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: French Drain,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bathroom Full
- Level: Basement
Bathroom Half
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Basement
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Den
- Level: Basement
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Concrete,Linoleum,Parquet
- Fireplace features: Den,Wood Burning
- Finished area below ground: 976
- Finished area above ground: 1,448
Flex Space
- Level: Basement
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,448
- Total interior livable area: 2,424 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Basement
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Basement
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 36573
- Zoning: R-1
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Work bench in detached garage with Vice
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck
Lot
- Lot size: 1.35 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage on Main Level
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- 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
- Lightning
- Ice Storm
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 | $1,870 | $22,440 |
| Home Insurance * | $146 | $1,752 |
| Property Taxes | $209 | $2,508 |
| Electricity | $225 | $2,709 |
| Total | $2,450 | $29,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Price change | $370,000 |
| 2026-01-29 | Listed for sale | $394,900 |
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