Skip to main content
Active

3435 Nelson Lane

Morganton, NC 28655

Active 188 days on market Listing ID CAR 294190514

$235,000

Est. $1,350/mo See my rate

$190/Sq Ft

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft · $190/sqft

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,236 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft
1997 Built
1.00 acres Single Family Residence Listed Jan 21, 2026 Updated May 22, 2026 HOA None

About This Home

Welcome to your new home in the desirable Drexel area, a community within Burke County and adjacent to the mountain town of Morganton! Pride of ownership shines in this well-maintained, three-bedroom, two-bath, double-wide mobile home, owned and lovingly cared for by the same owner for nearly 30 years. New roof in 2024!

Sliding glass door by the dining area provides additional light to the home. You won't believe the number of cabinets and storage in the kitchen, including a pantry. The kitchen is also highlighted by a tasteful ceramic backsplash.

At the end of the counter top, an extended dining area is attached for added seating. Appliances include refrigerator, dishwasher, electric range. The vast living room, with views of the woods, includes a cultured stone, gas fireplace for added coziness during the cold, winter days (gas logs have never been used!

). The primary bathroom features a custom walk-in shower. Ceiling fans throughout!

Central HVAC for added comfort. City water! The residence sits on a private, one-acre wooded lot at the end of a paved, private drive offering exceptional peace and seclusion.

A real plus is that this residence is under-bricked for a solid foundation! Additional awesome features include a single-car carport, a large storage building, and generous outdoor living spaces. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this neighborhood from the spacious covered front deck.

This property offers a rare combination of privacy and functionality. Long- and short-term rentals permitted. Located less than 15 minutes to Interstate 40.

Drexel is an outdoor-activity-oriented community making this home ideal as a full-time residence or a peaceful retreat close to nature. Sold unfurnished. Drexel centers on outdoor beauty, local history, and community events, with nearby attractions like McGalliard Falls Park, the Waldensian Heritage Trail & Museum, local farms, wineries, Lake James State Park, and the annual Drexel Fair offering nature, culture, and family entertainment.

Additional High Country communities located less than an hour from this residence include Blowing Rock, Boone, Banner Elk, App State University (Hickory & Boone), and Linville (Linville Gorge). This is an ideal home offering a picturesque location with access to all amenities of the High Country. Schedule your showing today!

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Heat Pump
Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl
Sqftmain
1236
Roomcount
9
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
0
Bedroommain
3
Bedroomlower
0
Bedroomthird
0
Bedroomupper
0
Fullbathmain
2
Halfbathmain
0
Door Features
  • Sliding Doors
Fullbathlower
0
Fullbaththird
0
Fullbathupper
0
Halfbathlower
0
Halfbaththird
0
Halfbathupper
0
Half Bathrooms
0
Total Bathrooms
2
Laundry Features
  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Level
  • Washer Hookup
Sqftunheatedmain
0
Interior Features
  • Pantry
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Sqftunheatedlower
0
Sqftunheatedthird
0
Sqftunheatedtotal
0
Sqftunheatedupper
0
Fireplace Features
  • Gas Log
  • Gas Unvented
  • Living Room
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
1236

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
1236
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Parking And Garage

Carport Spaces
1
Carport Present
true
Parking Features
  • Attached Carport
  • Driveway
  • On Street
  • Shared Driveway

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Exterior Features
  • Storage
Construction Materials
  • Vinyl
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Lot And Land

Lot Features
  • Wooded
Lot Size Acres
1
Lot Size Units
Acres

Basement And Foundation

Foundation Details
  • Crawl Space

Waterfront And View

View
  • Year Round
Waterfront Features
  • None

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Utilities
  • Cable Available
  • Electricity Connected
Water Source
  • City

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
Morganton

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
None

Listed by Irene Sawyer (828-434-3158) · Keller Williams High Country (828-386-1086)

Location

Address
3435 Nelson Lane
City
Morganton, NC 28655
Get directions: Apple MapsGoogle Maps
Explore the area →

Schools

Elementary
Drexel
Middle
Heritage
High
Jimmy C Draughn

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

Canopy MLS

Details provided by CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid and may not match the public record.

IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use only; it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS GRID. Use of this site may be subject to an end user license agreement.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of May 22, 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.

Any use by you of search facilities of data on the site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited.

DMCA Notice: Palmetto Park Realty respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated agent with written notice containing the following information: (1) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (2) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing; (3) your contact information; (4) a statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized; and (5) a statement that the information in the notification is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Please send DMCA notices to: hello@palmettopark.com

Schedule a Tour

3435 Nelson Lane, Morganton, NC, 28655

Step 1 of 2

Note: All times are Eastern Time (ET). Tours must be scheduled at least 2 hours in advance.

Time

Add a place