Morganton Homes with Picnic Area Community Features

Morganton Homes with Picnic Area Community Features

Morganton, located in Burke County, North Carolina, offers a charming and welcoming atmosphere for residents. This city is known for its rich history, beautiful scenery, and vibrant community. With a mix of outdoor recreational activities, cultural attractions, and a thriving downtown area, Morganton has something to offer for everyone.

For those seeking a home in Morganton with a Picnic Area community feature, you're in luck! Many neighborhoods in the area offer this amenity, providing residents with a perfect spot to enjoy outdoor gatherings with family and friends. Whether you're looking to host a summer barbecue, a birthday celebration, or simply enjoy a peaceful picnic in nature, having a picnic area in your community adds an extra layer of convenience and enjoyment to your living experience.

Imagine having a lovely picnic area just steps away from your front door, where you can relax, socialize, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. If you're considering a move to Morganton and value this community feature, explore the available homes with picnic areas to find your perfect match in this picturesque city.

Newest Morganton Homes with Picnic Area Community Features

$389,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4404923 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautiful wood cabin with 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, featuring a covered front porch and a spacious back deck that overlooks the indescribable mountain views. This furnished cabin sleeps up to 8 people and is perfect for family gatherings and making memories. Home is in desired gated community with amenities that include a community clubhouse and community pool.

7087 Birch Lane, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Hart Realty Group LLC. kerafhart@gmail.com
$349,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4396795 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nest this move-in ready 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in a welcoming, accessible layout that begins with a level entry from the two-car garage—no steps to navigate. Inside, the open-concept design is accented by high ceilings and wide door frames, delivering a spacious feel throughout. Each bedroom is thoughtfully appointed with bedside electrical outlets and wall-mount TV hookups, plus generous walk-in closets. The primary suite features dual vanity sinks, a walk-in shower with seating, and a large closet for abundant storage. The kitchen is large and easy to move around in, offering ample cabinetry and a pantry, while the dining area provides room for a sizable table good for entertaining. The living room shines with a built-in electric fireplace controlled by remote, and beyond, a screened-in porch invites tranquil outdoor moments. Located near Morganton, Glen Alpine, and I-40, with quick access to Lake James, Pisgah National Forest, Asheville (about 45 minutes), and Charlotte (roughly 1.5 hours), this well-built home blends comfort, convenience, and nature in one inviting package.

196 Eagles Landing Unit #31, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Fonta Flora Realty. greg@fontaflorarealty.com
$339,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4385608 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Motivated Seller! Tucked away in a remote gated mountain community, this unique property offers the perfect blend of privacy, peace, and endless possibilities. Set on 0.74 acres and including 5 additional buildable lots for a total of 4.21 acres, this rare opportunity gives you room to expand, invest, or simply enjoy your own private mountain retreat. The property features a beautifully rustic main cabin with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, complete with a cozy fireplace that creates the perfect mountain-living atmosphere. A separate additional living space offers 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or income-producing rental potential. A versatile shed on the property could easily become a studio, workshop, gym, playhouse, sauna, or extra storage space — the possibilities are truly endless. The spacious deck is also perfectly suited for adding a hot tub and creating your own relaxing outdoor oasis. Surrounded by nature and mountain views, you’ll love spending evenings on the large partially covered wraparound deck or gathering around the fire pit under the stars. Enjoy the peaceful wooded setting and experience true mountain living at its finest. The community also features an inground pool, clubhouse, and picnic area, all overlooking breathtaking views from approximately 2,500 feet in elevation. Adventure is always close by with South Mountain State Park and Lake James State Park just minutes away, offering hiking and biking trails, lake beach access, swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking. Downtown Morganton is also nearby for local shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, short-term rental investment, or a combination of all three, this mountain property offers a lifestyle and opportunity that’s hard to find.

7042 Martin Lane, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. alissa.puig@betterfoothills.com
$399,000
4373549 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Long-range water views and a fully equipped dock setup make this waterfront lot in SouthPointe stand out. Located at 4981 Camellia Drive (Lot 228), the property overlooks a quiet, protected cove with a view that opens up beautifully across Lake James. A platform dock, floating dock, and jet ski ramp are already in place—offering immediate access to the water without the wait. The setting provides both visual appeal and calm conditions for swimming, paddling, and boating. SouthPointe is one of the most established communities on Lake James and the only one with public sewer, along with high-speed fiber internet. Amenities include a lakeside clubhouse, pool, and walking trails. Convenient to downtown Morganton, where you’ll find a growing selection of restaurants, breweries, shops, and daily essentials. Well-positioned waterfront lots with this combination of view, dock, and build-readiness are becoming increasingly limited on Lake James.

4981 Camellia Drive Unit #228, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Unified. fletcher@lakejames.com
$24,900
4330547 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
LAKE RHODHISS ESTATE! Your dream home will fit nicely on this 0.74-acre lot providing you with wonderful views and easy access to the lake. if you love kayaking & canoeing & boating this is a MUST SEE if you are looking for privacy. The community has private lake access with dock and boat slip and a mountaintop Pavillion for barbeques and clear nights for all your family gatherings Also has City water and sewer and it is Gated. Underground utilities Don't wait to get this property at a great price and start planning your dream today! Owner just had property semi-cleared with a wide walking path for an easier access.

200 E Settings Nw Boulevard Unit #63, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Zema Realty Group, LLC. rzemarealtor@gmail.com
$135,000
4314667 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Gorgeous vacant property sitting at 1.14 acres for your dream home to be built with wonderful water views and easy access to the lake. City water and sewer. Gated entrance & Underground utilities. The community has private lake access with dock and boat slips and a large open mountaintop pavilion for barbeques and nice for large family gatherings. Lake Rhodhiss is ideal for fishing, boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and all water activities! Don't miss this beautiful vacant property this will not last long.

110 Glass Water Nw Point Unit #71, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Zema Realty Group, LLC. rzemarealtor@gmail.com
$35,000
4314621 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
LAKE RHODHISS ESTATE! Your dream home will fit nicely on this 0.63-acre lot providing you with wonderful views and easy access to the lake. if you love kayaking & canoeing & boating this is a MUST SEE if you are looking for privacy. The community has private lake access with dock and boat slip and a mountaintop Pavillion for barbeques and clear nights for all your family gatherings Also has City water and sewer and it is Gated. Underground utilities. Don't wait to get this property at a great price and start planning your dream today!

442 E Settings Nw Boulevard Unit #248, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Zema Realty Group, LLC. rzemarealtor@gmail.com
$12,500
4287376 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This remarkable and affordable South Mountain property offers breathtaking long-range views of the Appalachian Mountains on one side and Charlotte's distant skyline on the other. Experience true remote mountain living in a peaceful community where neighbors enjoy pristine nature, spectacular dual vistas, and thrilling 4x4 adventures right at their doorstep. Perfect for those seeking the ultimate escape from urban chaos, this rare opportunity provides complete privacy and serenity far from traffic and noise. Join fellow mountain enthusiasts who have discovered the magic of waking up to awe-inspiring views and endless outdoor exploration. If you're searching for that perfect place to truly get away from it all, your mountain sanctuary awaits where every day feels like a vacation.

Poplar Ridge Lane, Morganton

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne. 828-337-2200
$468,000
4144207 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your Lake James dream home on the 2.53-acre lot with boat slip (#55) in the very desirable Dry Creek lakefront community on Lake James. Lake James has more than 150 miles of shoreline and is one of the cleanest lakes in the United States, featuring many islands throughout the lake, excellent fishing, and stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views. Your new lake home can be built with a wood, brick, stone, or hardiplank exterior. Located on the northeast side of Lake James, only 15 minutes from I-40, less than 20 minutes from Downtown Morganton and Marion, and less than 40 minutes from Asheville and Hickory. This community includes an outdoor pool, clubhouse, hiking trails, boat slips, city water, and underground utilities. There are various large and gently rolling building sites on this 2.53-acre parcel of land that will accommodate any type of estate residence. The multimillion-dollar homes in Dry Creek are all of large size, giving you great privacy and sightings of wildlife.

5339 Knollview Drive, Morganton

Listing courtesy of Homecoin.com. info+nc@homecoin.com
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