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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,900 sqft$50/sqft
161 Watson Rd, Bessemer City, NC 28016
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.99 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$50/sq ftPrice per sq ft
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

So much house and property for the money! Over 2900 sqft of living space, 2 car garage+ additional 2 car garage+ carport! Very private, surrounded by farm land, but only minutes from HWY 321 & I 85. Great commute location w/ low county taxes. Main floor has everything you need including a separate den w/ fireplace. Downstairs is another entire home! Full kitchen, living areas and plenty of rooms for additional bedrooms. There are an additional 7 acres available. 100% financing available.So much house and property for the money! Over 2900 sqft of living space, 2 car garage+ additional 2 car garage+ carport! Very private, surrounded by farm land, but only minutes from HWY 321 & I 85. Great commute location w/ low county taxes. Main floor has everything you need including a separate den w/ fireplace. Downstairs is another entire home! Full kitchen, living areas and plenty of rooms for additional bedrooms. There are an additional 7 acres available. 100% financing available.
  • Listed by: • RE/MAX Lifestyle JanetCox@JanetCoxandCompany.com
Listing closed: 02/23/2015 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3038877

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$220,000

Avg days on market

60

Sale-to-list ratio

95.8%

Bessemer City, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 161 Watson Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Parking Features: Carport, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Parking Space(s)
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 1.99 AC / 86,684 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.302937
  • Road Frontage Length: 3.0
  • Latitude: 35.370006
  • Directions: From Dallas- head west on HWY 279, turn right on Whitesides Road, Turn left on Watson, home on the left see sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $124,165.00
  • Parcel Number: 160663
  • City Taxes Paid To: Gaston
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: John Chavis
  • High School: Cherryville
  • Elementary School: Tryon
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Other: (Parking Spaces: 3+)
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded: animoto.com/play/UfhB81jkiqQUwfIgy018Lg
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1450.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1450.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1450
  • 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 Second Living Quarters: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2900.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Open Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.99
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 222x212x178x76x115x285x134
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 24
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Plat Book Slide: N
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Third: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 16.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: 2nd Kitchen
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: 2nd Living Quarters
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 4
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 5
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Types: Office
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Main
Room 13
  • Room Types: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 14
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 15
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 16
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 3

Property History for 161 Watson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 23, 2015

Closed

CANOPY #9578796

$145,000
Feb 23, 2015

Closed

CANOPY #3038877

$145,000
Jan 13, 2015

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #9578796

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/23/2015

Closed

CANOPY #9578796

$145,000
02/23/2015

Closed

CANOPY #3038877

$145,000
01/13/2015

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #9578796

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

Public Records for 161 Watson Road

Taxable ValueLand$23,970Additions$325,330Total$349,300
Tax Record2025$2,494 ($208 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,900 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,900 SqFtStories1Lot Size81,893 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975ZoningR1CountyGASTONAPN160663

Schools near 161 Watson Road

This home is within Gaston County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Tryon Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

John Chavis Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cherryville Senior High School
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 161 Watson Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016
$145,000
3
2,900
86,684
28,314
2
1,792
49,223
3
1
1,540
396,396
$104,900
3
1,334
43,560
$188,000
679,536

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