Last Sold Price
5 beds3,054 sqft$56/sqft
1270 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Over 3,000 heated square feet in this 1960's brick ranch with full walkout basement. 3 bedrooms on main level, with full bath and half bath off master. Large addition with attached covered deck and wonderful view of the South Mountains. Replacement windows, hardwoods under carpet on main level (can be seen in hall closet). Full finished heated basement with 100% guaranteed basement system by Tarheel Basement installed 8/14/2018. Warranty transferable. Large half acre lot with garden area and barn-type...Over 3,000 heated square feet in this 1960's brick ranch with full walkout basement. 3 bedrooms on main level, with full bath and half bath off master. Large addition with attached covered deck and wonderful view of the South Mountains. Replacement windows, hardwoods under carpet on main level (can be seen in hall closet). Full finished heated basement with 100% guaranteed basement system by Tarheel Basement installed 8/14/2018. Warranty transferable. Large half acre lot with garden area and barn-type workshop/studio area. Baseboard heat and central air on main level, and baseboard heat and woodstove in basement. Addition on main level has central air, but seller did not remove the window unit. Basement is light, bright and gorgeous, and has 2 additional bedrooms and bath. Large living area in basement opens out to covered patio with additional workshop and 2 car carport.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/16/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by ERA Mountain View Properties • monicawakefieldrealestate@gmail.com

Property Details for 1270 Amherst Road

Status
MLS #
3450005
Days on Market
46
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1961
Lot Size
0.51 AC / 22,215 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront Features
None
Zoning Description
No Overl
View
Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking Features
Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Community Features
None
Subdivision Name
none

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$362,500

Avg days on market

93

Sale-to-list ratio

88.3%

[Morganton, NC]

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Location

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Sold By C Shane Cook & Associates

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Building Information for 1270 Amherst Road

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,215 SF

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$1,010 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$877

Property Taxes

$133

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1270 Amherst Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.619306
  • Zoning: R-12
  • Latitude: 35.770052
  • Directions: Hwy 70 towards Drexel, T/L on Zion Road, T/R on Amherst. House on Right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $123,152.00
  • Parcel Number: 2724350490
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Heritage
  • High School: Jimmy C Draughn
  • Elementary School: Drexel/Burton
Parking
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Web URL: 0
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded: 0
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1695.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1359.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1695
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 300
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 300
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Other: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3054.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Views
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120 x 189
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 35
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full, Hardboard Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Bonus Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Laminate, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement, Basement Shop, Finished
  • Bedroom Basement: 2
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Doors Windows: Storm Door(s)
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 15.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Basement
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 7
  • Room Types: Workshop
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 12
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 14
  • Room Types: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Main
Room 15
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1270 Amherst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #32861

$172,500
Jan 16, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #3450005

$172,500
Jan 15, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #637766578

$172,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2019

Closed

CANOPY #32861

$172,500
01/16/2019

Closed

CANOPY #3450005

$172,500
01/15/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #637766578

$172,500

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

Public Records for 1270 Amherst Road

Taxable ValueLand$25,706Additions$204,055Total$229,761
Tax Record2025$1,597 ($133 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths0.5Total Finished SqFt2,935 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,935 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1980ZoningR-12 RESIDENTCountyBURKEAPN25787Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1270 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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