
$319,000 $280/sqft
196 Eagles Landing
Morganton, NC 28655
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,140 sqft · 2022 · 3 mo ago
Eagles Landing is a compact Glen Alpine subdivision where new construction and the Catawba River are the defining elements.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Eagles Landing, Morganton
Eagles Landing is a compact Glen Alpine subdivision where new construction and the Catawba River are the defining elements. The neighborhood was built almost entirely from 2021 through 2025, and the closed-sale history shows a tight collection of detached homes rather than a mix of eras or property types. That gives the street a consistent look: mostly ranch-style homes with attached garages, covered outdoor living, and prices that have generally landed from the mid-$200,000s to just over $400,000.
Most homes here offer two or three bedrooms and two full baths, with an average just under three bedrooms. One-level layouts appear throughout the neighborhood, and the interior formula is consistent: open living rooms that flow into the kitchen, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl plank flooring, and primary suites with walk-in closets. Several homes add 9-foot ceilings, and porch space is a recurring part of the design, from covered rear porches to wraparound layouts and occasional screened outdoor rooms.
Eagles Landing does not read like an amenity-heavy master-planned development. Its appeal is more specific: a small residential enclave along the Catawba River, with select homes marketed as riverfront and several others emphasizing river views from rear porches. River-facing homes have also captured a pricing edge over the neighborhood average, which reinforces how much the water orientation matters here. Lot sizes are modest, generally around 5,600 to 7,000 square feet, so the setting feels more compact and manageable than an estate-oriented river address.
Because the housing stock is so recent, the neighborhood's appeal centers on newer single-story homes, practical finishes, garage parking, and a foothill river setting that is hard to duplicate at this price point in Burke County.
The subdivision sits in the Glen Alpine area west of downtown Morganton, close to the Catawba River corridor and within a short drive of Lake James. Downtown Morganton is roughly 10 minutes away, Lake James is within about 10 minutes, and Interstate 40 access is roughly five miles east, which keeps regional travel straightforward without pushing the neighborhood into a busier in-town setting. Community records point to Glen Alpine Elementary, Table Rock Middle, and Freedom High.
Eagles Landing stands out for its very recent build period, compact single-street layout, and recurring river orientation. It is a focused neighborhood rather than a sprawling development, and that concentration is exactly what gives it a clear identity.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Morganton
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10 recently sold in Eagles Landing, Morganton
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Aug 18 2026 | $350,000 | 96 | 1,505 sq ft | 100.0% | $233 |
| | Feb 6 2026 | $335,000 | 585 | 1,560 sq ft | 95.7% | $215 |
| | Mar 5 2025 | $402,500 | 104 | 1,560 sq ft | 100.0% | $258 |
| | Aug 15 2024 | $398,000 | 178 | 1,504 sq ft | 99.5% | $265 |
| | Oct 2 2023 | $385,000 | 224 | 1,542 sq ft | 96.5% | $250 |
| | Sep 12 2023 | $280,000 | 431 | 1,315 sq ft | 96.6% | $213 |
| | Jul 6 2023 | $344,900 | 190 | 1,325 sq ft | 100.0% | $260 |
| | Jun 15 2022 | $349,900 | 48 | 1,540 sq ft | 100.0% | $227 |
| | Apr 22 2022 | $369,900 | 18 | 1,325 sq ft | 100.0% | $279 |
| | Apr 21 2022 | $343,000 | 91 | 1,540 sq ft | 98.0% | $223 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Eagles Landing, Morganton
Below trend-line threshold — city median shown for context
The Eagles Landing real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 124 days. With 2 active listings and 2 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.