Last Sold Price
2 beds935 sqft$160/sqft
1565 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

This cozy 2 bedroom and 1 bath brick home is situated on .49 acres. This location has a country setting but is only a couple of miles from the city limits. It's a great house for a small family or even better for someone who needs one-level living. It has two sources of heat, a Goodson HVAC that was installed in 2013, and it still has working baseboard heat too. Make your appointment asap before this one goes "Under Contract".This cozy 2 bedroom and 1 bath brick home is situated on .49 acres. This location has a country setting but is only a couple of miles from the city limits. It's a great house for a small family or even better for someone who needs one-level living. It has two sources of heat, a Goodson HVAC that was installed in 2013, and it still has working baseboard heat too. Make your appointment asap before this one goes "Under Contract".
LISTING CLOSED: 03/24/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Fonta Flora Realty • greg@fontaflorarealty.com

Property Details for 1565 Amherst Road

Status
MLS #
3826607
Days on Market
2
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1981
Lot Size
0.49 AC / 21,344 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront Features
None
Parking Features
Carport
Community Features
None
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$180,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

92.5%

[Morganton, NC]

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Location

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Building Information for 1565 Amherst Road

Stories-Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

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$842 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$762

Property Taxes

$80

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1565 Amherst Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.610828
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Latitude: 35.771771
  • Directions: From Morganton, travel east on US-70 toward Drexel. Turn left onto Zion Rd and travel to the Stop Sign at the intersection of Amherst Rd. Turn right on Amherst Rd and go about 3/4 of a mile and the home will be on your left. A sign is posted.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $78,510.00
  • Parcel Number: 2724566046
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Heritage
  • High School: Jimmy C Draughn
  • Elementary School: Drexel
Parking
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Virtual Tour
  • Web URL: www.fontaflorarealty.com
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 935.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 300
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 935
  • 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
  • Sq Ft Other: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 935.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Paved, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 81.14 X 255 X 79.22 X 255
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 16
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full, Shingle/Shake, Vinyl, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1565 Amherst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 24, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1487533323

$150,000
Mar 24, 2022

Closed

CANOPY #3826607

$150,000
Feb 9, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3826607

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/24/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1487533323

$150,000
03/24/2022

Closed

CANOPY #3826607

$150,000
02/09/2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3826607

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

Public Records for 1565 Amherst Road

Taxable ValueLand$13,818Additions$122,904Total$136,722
Tax Record2025$965 ($80 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt925 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt925 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,473 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981Year Renovated2000ZoningRESIDENTIACountyBURKEAPN37629

Schools near 1565 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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