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$862,196$352 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $850,000 on Jan 31, 2025

3156 CORNWELL DR

MORGANTON, NC 28655
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,446 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.
1.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$862K
$669K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$850,000 · Jan 31, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,904 (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.$729,022 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,091
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$672,931
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$729,022
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$729,022

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

Transaction History(5)

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
W.A. Young Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Table Rock Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi
H
Freedom High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 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

3156 Cornwell Dr 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.

  • Worth more than 97% of homes in Morganton 28655
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Morganton 28655
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Burke County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Morganton 28655
  • Among the newest 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.

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$60K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 97% of 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$862,196
CheaperTypical $234,924Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$352
CheaperTypical $158Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area2,446 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size1.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 3156 Cornwell Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorganton 28655Burke County
Estimated valuepricier than$862,19697% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35297% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than2,446 ft²88% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.13 ac65% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homesalmost all homes

About 3156 Cornwell Dr

How much is 3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC is $862,196 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $669,043 to $1,055,349. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC last sell?

3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC last sold on Jan 31, 2025 for $850,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC?

3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,446 square feet of living space and a 1.13-acre lot.

When was 3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC built?

3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC?

3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC is assigned to W.A. Young Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Table Rock Middle School (middle), rated B; Freedom High School (high), rated C. All sit in Burke County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC compare to other homes in Morganton 28655?

Among the 20,986 homes in Morganton 28655, it is worth more than 97% of them ($862,196 against a typical $234,924), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($352 against a typical $158), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,446 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (1.13 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Burke County, it is worth more than 97% of 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 3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3156 Cornwell Dr, Morganton, NC was $4,904. The county assessed it at $729,022.

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