Last Sold Price
3 beds1,566 sqft$176/sqft
1079 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Attention Car Enthusiasts! 3 bedroom 1 bath home features two living areas, Brick fireplace with insert, a good sized kitchen and dining space, covered back porch, single carport and a partial basement. Step outside and you will find a 40x60 garage complete a grease pit, office area, bathroom and a second story storage area that can't be beat. There is also a second 20x40 garage with a 10 ft. roll up door on each end. A perfect spot to store your motorhome, car hauler, boat or whatever you can dream...Attention Car Enthusiasts! 3 bedroom 1 bath home features two living areas, Brick fireplace with insert, a good sized kitchen and dining space, covered back porch, single carport and a partial basement. Step outside and you will find a 40x60 garage complete a grease pit, office area, bathroom and a second story storage area that can't be beat. There is also a second 20x40 garage with a 10 ft. roll up door on each end. A perfect spot to store your motorhome, car hauler, boat or whatever you can dream of. This property sits on 3.31 acres. Must see to appreciate!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/22/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by C Shane Cook & Associates

Property Details for 1079 Amherst Road

Status
MLS #
3780852
Days on Market
45
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1953
Lot Size
3.31 AC / 144,183 SF
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Waterfront Features
None
Zoning Description
Morganto
Parking Features
Carport - 1 Car, Detached, Driveway, Garage - 4+ Car, Garage Door Opener
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$252,980

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

[Morganton, NC]

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Location

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Sold By Whitson Realty

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Building Information for 1079 Amherst Road

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size3.31 AC / 144,183 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,570 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,398

Property Taxes

$172

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1079 Amherst Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.624586
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.769178
  • Directions: Hwy 70 towards Valdese. T/L onto Zion Rd. T/L onto Amherst Rd. Hoe is on the right.
  • Zoning NCM: R-1
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $226,130.00
  • Parcel Number: 2724155011,2724144744
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Heritage
  • High School: Jimmy C Draughn
  • Elementary School: Drexel
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Structure Type: One Story Basement
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Additional: 0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1566
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 40
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Back,Covered
  • Exterior Features: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
  • Roof: Fiberglass
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Porch
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Insert
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
Room Information
Room 1
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Den,Dining Area,Kitchen,Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 1079 Amherst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 22, 2022

Closed

CANOPY #3780852

$275,000
Oct 15, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3780852

Oct 15, 2021

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3780852

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/22/2022

Closed

CANOPY #3780852

$275,000
10/15/2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3780852

10/15/2021

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3780852

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1079 Amherst Road

Taxable ValueLand$30,397Additions$270,608Total$301,005
Tax Record2025$2,064 ($172 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,175 SqFtStories1Lot Size128,066 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1990ZoningRESIDENTIAL OCountyBURKEAPN5416Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1079 Amherst Road

This home is within Burke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Drexel Primary
PublicPK to 5

Heritage Middle
Public6 to 8

Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public9 to 12

Hallyburton Academy
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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