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$124,984$73 / 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 72How 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 $125,000 on May 15, 2026

400 SHADY REST RD

MORGANTON, NC 28655
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,708 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$125K
$90K low$160K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · May 15, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$728 (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.$113,770 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,615
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,155
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,770

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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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
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 · 147 ft²Porch · 364 ft²

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.

M
Liberty Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Robert L. Patton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Forest Hill Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 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

400 Shady Rest Rd 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 less than 85% of homes in Morganton 28655
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Morganton 28655
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Burke County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Burke County
  • Older than 98% 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.

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$62K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 15% 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$124,984
CheaperTypical $233,545Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$73
CheaperTypical $158Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,708 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 400 Shady Rest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorganton 28655Burke County
Estimated valuepricier than$124,98415% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$734% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,708 ft²67% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac12% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than19012% of homes2% of homes

About 400 Shady Rest Rd

How much is 400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC is $124,984 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $90,094 to $159,874. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC last sell?

400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC last sold on May 15, 2026 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC?

400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,708 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC built?

400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC?

400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC is assigned to Liberty Middle School (middle), rated C+; Robert L. Patton High School (high), rated A-; Forest Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Burke County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC compare to other homes in Morganton 28655?

Among the 20,986 homes in Morganton 28655, it is worth more than 15% of them ($124,984 against a typical $233,545), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($73 against a typical $158), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,708 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.78 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1901 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Burke County, it is worth more than 15% 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 400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 400 Shady Rest Rd, Morganton, NC was $728. The county assessed it at $113,770.

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