$4,334 Closing Credit¹
Listing Office: C Shane Cook & Associates
$620,000 List price
53 Hennessee St Morganton, NC 28655
$7,363
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
3,960 sqft
$157 / sqft
House
Property details
About 53 Hennessee St
Welcome to “The Aerie,” a historical gem nestled on 1.47 acres overlooking the Town of Glen Alpine. Built in 1905, this home holds a rich legacy as the old E.A. Hennessee Home Place, boasting stunning views of Table Rock, Hawksbill and Grandfather mountains. With its classic charm and timeless elegance, The Aerie invites you to step back in time while enjoying modern comforts such as a woodstove, solar panels and induction stovetop. The wraparound porch offers relaxation and beautiful scenery, while inside, you’ll discover the matchboard walls, moldings, and original mantels that speak to its heritage. Owners have restored with sustainability in mind. There are still several rooms awaiting your personal touch. Completion of another main level bathroom and second-level bathroom will expand the heated square footage to over 4,000 square feet. “The Aerie” presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Don’t miss your chance to make this iconic residence your own!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingHeat Pump
Size3,960 sqft
Year built1905
ParkingDriveway
MLS #4123414
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Induction Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Basement: No
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Driveway
- Exterior: Other - See Remarks
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- List Price: $620,000
- Price/SqFt: $156
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,407
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1905
- Living Area: 3,960 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4123414
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
- Office Email: lemulwee@bellsouth.net
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2014 | Home Sold | $60,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $404,595 | $3,407 |
| 2023 | $270,114 | $2,383 |
| 2022 | $93,684 | $1,051 |
| 2021 | $93,684 | $1,045 |
| 2020 | $93,684 | $1,050 |
| 2019 | $73,674 | $841 |
| 2018 | $73,179 | $851 |
| 2017 | $70,801 | $831 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Glen Alpine Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.1 mi
•302 London St
6
W.A. Young Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•325 Conley Rd
2
Oak Hill Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.7 mi
•2363 NC 181
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,000. The majority of Morganton, NC residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
61%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
35%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NASCAR
Monster Trucks
Hunting
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Wal-Mart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
GMC
Chevrolet
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country- Country
New Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 53 Hennessee St
The listing price of 53 Hennessee St property is $620,000.
The property 53 Hennessee St is a house located in Morganton, North Carolina, 28655.
Accepting Backup Offers: 53 Hennessee St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 53 Hennessee St are: Glen Alpine Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), W.A. Young Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Oak Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Table Rock Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), New Dimensions (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Walter Johnson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Freedom High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Burke Middle College (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Robert L. Patton High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,407 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 10, 2014 for $60,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 53 Hennessee St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 53 Hennessee St is 3,960 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 53 Hennessee St is 1905.
This home is located at 53 Hennessee St in Morganton, NC and zip code 28655. This 3,960 square foot home was built in 1905. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 30, 2024 and is currently priced at $620,000.
Over 10 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Morganton, NC. In the same period over 24 listings were sold below the listed price and 6 listings were sold for the listed price. In April 2025 in Morganton, NC there were 3.2% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 52 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $279,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.