722 E. Union Street

722 E. Union is a fully leased investment property in Morganton, NC. NC Works Career 

Center has been a long term tenant since the building was constructed in 1981. The 

6,817+/- square foot building was built to specifications of NC Works and is their 

largest building in Region 7 of North Carolina. The current full service lease agreement 

is for a period between February 1, 2018 and January 31, 2023 (the Initial Term) has 

been extended for 5 years per the first renewal option taking it to 2028. There is a 

second renewal option for an additional 5 year term. NC Works Career Center is a 

state run agency with 80+ career centers across NC that helps people find work, 

improve skills, and prepares workers for interviews. 

The current owner purchased the property in 2012 from the original owner’s family. 

Since then, the owner has made upgrades to the existing restrooms and replaced 

several HVAC units. 

The property consists of 2.23+/- acres less than one half mile from downtown 

Morganton Historic District. The shape of the parcel is a “U” shape with a 25,000+/-

SF section that could potentially be subdivided for either a residential or commercial 

use (pending local approvals). 

Address: 720 & 722 E. Union St., Morganton, NC 28655

• Year completed: 1981

• Property Size: 2.23 acres

• Parking: Approximately 55 spaces

• Construction: Brick veneer, wood frame on slab

• Roof: Asphalt shingle – age unknown.

• Features: Either carpet, vinyl or tile flooring. Small break room with sink & refrigerator.

• Floor Plan: There is a large unobstructed open space in the center with offices

and restrooms around the perimeter (see floor plan).

• Utilities: Water, sewer & electric