Last Sold Price
2 beds1,348 sqft$278/sqft
116 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Charming farmhouse with 20 acres and endless possibilities! Step onto the inviting front porch and imagine relaxing mornings with a cup of coffee. The large back deck overlooks the yard and classic barn, offering a peaceful spot for entertaining or unwinding. Inside, warm wood walls and thoughtful updates bring farmhouse character to every corner. An additional outbuilding with power provides a great workspace or storage option. House on approximately 6.13 acres. Additional acreage is across Kirksey...Charming farmhouse with 20 acres and endless possibilities! Step onto the inviting front porch and imagine relaxing mornings with a cup of coffee. The large back deck overlooks the yard and classic barn, offering a peaceful spot for entertaining or unwinding. Inside, warm wood walls and thoughtful updates bring farmhouse character to every corner. An additional outbuilding with power provides a great workspace or storage option. House on approximately 6.13 acres. Additional acreage is across Kirksey Dr. and features a creek. Additional space upstairs is currently set up as another bedroom - ceiling height is right under 7 foot. Ask your agent for a copy of survey. Rustic, charming, and full of opportunity—this home has it all!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/28/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Nest Realty Morganton • sarah.landers@nestrealty.com
  2. Listed by Nest Realty Morganton

Property Details for 116 Amherst Road

Status
MLS #
4305610
Days on Market
10
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1932
Lot Size
20.80 AC / 906,048 SF
Waterfront Features
None
Parking Features
Circular Driveway
Subdivision Name
None

Location

Listing Courtesy of Nest Realty Morganton

Sold By Broadpoint Real Estate Group

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Building Information for 116 Amherst Road

Stories-Year Built1932Building Size-Lot Size20.80 AC / 906,048 SF

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$2,028 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,906

Property Taxes

$122

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 116 Amherst Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.658673
  • Zoning: EID
  • Latitude: 35.755732
  • Directions: From Downtown Morganton, take E Union St. Turn left onto Amherst Rd. Home will be on right. See sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $279,639.00
  • Parcel Number: 2714009490
  • City Taxes Paid To: Morganton
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walter Johnson
  • High School: Freedom
  • Elementary School: Hillcrest
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1348.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1348
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 319
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 815
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 496
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1348.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Creek Front, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Pasture, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 39
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2714106710
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 116 Amherst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 28, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4305610

$375,000
Oct 7, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4305610

Oct 5, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4305610

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4305610

$375,000
10/07/2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4305610

10/05/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4305610

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

Public Records for 116 Amherst Road

Taxable ValueLand$45,540Additions$201,263Total$246,803
Tax Record2025$1,467 ($122 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths0.5Total Finished SqFt2,144 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,144 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt89 SqFtStories2Lot Size267,023 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1932Year Renovated1990ZoningEXCLUSIVE INDCountyBURKEAPN2466Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 116 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 - 11 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hillcrest Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Walter R Johnson Middle
Public6 to 8

Robert L Patton High School
Public9 to 12

Burke Middle College High School
Public11 to 12

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