Last Sold Price
2 beds715 sqft$294/sqft
1585 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

This is a move in ready recently refurbished beautiful Cottage/Bungalow home with amazing outdoor space. The feasy flow of this home makes it feel much larger than it is. Step up onto the traditional front porch and into one level living at it's best. You are in the full sized living area. to the left is the a bedroom. Step ahead to a great eat in kitchen. To the left is the primary bedroom with it's own full bath. Behind the kitchen is a second full bedroom with connections for a stackable washer...This is a move in ready recently refurbished beautiful Cottage/Bungalow home with amazing outdoor space. The feasy flow of this home makes it feel much larger than it is. Step up onto the traditional front porch and into one level living at it's best. You are in the full sized living area. to the left is the a bedroom. Step ahead to a great eat in kitchen. To the left is the primary bedroom with it's own full bath. Behind the kitchen is a second full bedroom with connections for a stackable washer and dryer. This is an easy maintenance home. Step outside to a groomed yard. Just to the left of the home is a double freestanding metal carport. The large gravel area also hosts a very nice utility building. To the rear and right is a fenced in back/side yard. The exterior entrance basement hosts another washer/dryer hook up and the mechanical components of the home and offers a little additional storage. The home is positioned near Lake Rhodhiss near Morganton and Drexel.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/27/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles • bryaneblack@att.net

Property Details for 1585 Amherst Road

Status
MLS #
4282056
Days on Market
4
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1945
Lot Size
0.69 AC / 30,056 SF
Architectural Style
Cottage, Traditional
Parking Features
Detached Carport
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$222,000

Avg days on market

73

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

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Location

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Sold By C Shane Cook & Associates

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Building Information for 1585 Amherst Road

Stories-Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,056 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,130 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,067

Property Taxes

$63

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1585 Amherst Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.610144
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Latitude: 35.771492
  • Directions: Traveling Amherst Road out of Morganton the home is on the left prior to the road to go to Drexel.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $101,091.00
  • Parcel Number: 2724558910
  • City Taxes Paid To: Morganton
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Heritage
  • High School: Jimmy C Draughn
  • Elementary School: Drexel
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 715.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 715
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 156
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 156
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 715.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sloped, 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: 38
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Partial
  • Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle, Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1585 Amherst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4282056

$210,000
Aug 25, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911023769

$210,000

+12.0% / yr

Jul 30, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4282056

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4282056

$210,000
08/25/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911023769

$210,000

+12.0% / yr

07/30/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4282056

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Public Records for 1585 Amherst Road

Taxable ValueLand$16,823Additions$84,268Total$101,091
Tax Record2025$754 ($63 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt714 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt714 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt156 SqFtStories1Lot Size30,056 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated2000ZoningRESIDENTIAL OCountyBURKEAPN12257

Schools near 1585 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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