
$340,000 $250/sqft
1260 Star Lane
Morganton, NC 28655
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,362 sqft · 2004 · 23 d ago
Grandview Estates is a compact residential pocket on Morganton's Lake James side, where detached homes from the early 2000s sit on notably roomy lots and keep daily drives short to both the lake and downtown.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Grandview Estates, Morganton
Grandview Estates is a compact residential pocket on Morganton's Lake James side, where detached homes from the early 2000s sit on notably roomy lots and keep daily drives short to both the lake and downtown. Recorded sales show a consistent pattern of three-bedroom, two-bath homes with two-car garages and basement space that adds flexibility beyond the main floor.
Homes here lean toward a practical, easy-to-live-in layout. Open main living areas, split-bedroom plans, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, and pantry storage appear repeatedly in marketing, giving the neighborhood a straightforward, functional character. The basement level is especially important to the community's identity. In the recorded sales history, every home includes basement space, and remarks regularly describe finished or finishable lower levels used for offices, recreation rooms, hobby rooms, extra sleeping areas, or a fourth-bedroom-style flex room. That lower-level utility makes many homes feel more versatile than the bedroom count alone suggests.
Lot size also shapes the setting. Where square footage was reported, homesites ranged from about 23,086 to 30,927 square feet, or roughly 0.53 to 0.71 acres, which is larger than many in-town subdivisions. Garages are another constant, reinforcing the emphasis on storage and everyday convenience. Exterior materials lean low-maintenance, with vinyl siding noted directly and stone used as an accent on at least one home.
Grandview Estates is defined less by a private amenity package and more by access to the outdoor destinations around it. Lake James is the clear anchor, with listings repeatedly placing the neighborhood about five minutes from the lake and Lake James State Park. The Blue Ridge foothills add another layer, and mountain views are called out in marketing for some homes. Day to day, the appeal comes from the homes themselves: open kitchens, prep islands, decks, large back yards, and basement bonus areas that can absorb work, storage, or recreation needs.
Listings consistently place the neighborhood about 10 minutes from downtown Morganton, which keeps restaurants, boutique shopping, and routine services close at hand. School assignments most often point to Oak Hill Elementary, Table Rock Middle, and Freedom High.
Grandview Estates offers entry-level detached housing near Lake James with larger lots, garage-and-basement utility, and a foothills location that keeps both outdoor recreation and downtown Morganton within easy reach.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Morganton
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5 recently sold in Grandview Estates, Morganton
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Apr 17 2025 | $285,000 | 43 | 1,699 sq ft | 95.3% | $168 |
| | Jan 11 2021 | $170,000 | 69 | 1,596 sq ft | 97.2% | $107 |
| | Feb 11 2020 | $161,000 | 136 | 1,792 sq ft | 97.6% | $90 |
| | Oct 23 2015 | $133,000 | 407 | 1,596 sq ft | 91.8% | $83 |
| | Apr 24 2014 | $108,000 | 295 | 1,116 sq ft | 98.4% | $97 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Grandview Estates, Morganton
Not enough recent sales in Grandview Estates to chart a trend.
The Grandview Estates real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 136 days. With 1 active listing and 0 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.