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$1,427,586$201 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 59How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $885,000 on Jun 20, 2005

117 RIVERSIDE CT

MORGANTON, NC 28655
4
Beds
5
Baths
7,100 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.4M
$843K low$2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$885,000 · Jun 20, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,329 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,303,059 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,899
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,233,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,303,059
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,303,059

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBurke
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2015
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.10
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 270 ft²Porch · 294 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Forest Hill Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Freedom High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Walter Johnson Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi

District: Burke County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28655These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.56,908
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.180 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,705
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,830
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

117 Riverside Ct measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Morganton 28655
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Burke County
  • Among the largest homes in Morganton 28655
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Morganton 28655

What homes are worth in Morganton 28655

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$56K$1.1M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Morganton 28655.

How it measures up in Morganton 28655

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Morganton 28655.

Estimated value$1,427,586
CheaperTypical $231,565Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$201
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area7,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 117 Riverside Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorganton 28655Burke County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,427,586almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20175% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than7,100 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 ac64% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than200386% of homes85% of homes

About 117 Riverside Ct

How much is 117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC is $1,427,586 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $843,424 to $2,011,748. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC last sell?

117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC last sold on Jun 20, 2005 for $885,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC?

117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 7,100 square feet of living space and a 1.10-acre lot.

When was 117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC built?

117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC?

117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC is assigned to Forest Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Freedom High School (high), rated C; Walter Johnson Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Burke County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC compare to other homes in Morganton 28655?

Among the 20,985 homes in Morganton 28655, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,427,586 against a typical $231,565), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($201 against a typical $156), it is bigger than almost all of them (7,100 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (1.1 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2003 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Burke County, it is worth more than almost all homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Riverside Ct, Morganton, NC was $7,329. The county assessed it at $1,303,059.

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