Last Sold Price
4 beds2,420 sqft$151/sqft
1683 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

This is what you have been looking for. Well maintained home on 6 plus acres. Full brick, vinyl replacement windows and new roof... 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths. Lots of natural light in the living room with fireplace, well-appointed dining room and a kitchen with everything you need, even a eat at bar. Enjoy the large family room with cozy warm burning wood stove and French doors to outdoor patio. Loads of storage in the laundry room or basement garage. The outside has a beautiful yard with mature...This is what you have been looking for. Well maintained home on 6 plus acres. Full brick, vinyl replacement windows and new roof... 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths. Lots of natural light in the living room with fireplace, well-appointed dining room and a kitchen with everything you need, even a eat at bar. Enjoy the large family room with cozy warm burning wood stove and French doors to outdoor patio. Loads of storage in the laundry room or basement garage. The outside has a beautiful yard with mature landscaping, fruit trees, organic garden and green house. Also included is a 22x32 detached block garage /workshop. Garage is spacious and has a woodstove. Best place ever to hang out. Enjoy all the trails in the woods behind. Peace and quiet is waiting for you.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/19/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James • Lisa.Griffin@evrealestate.com

Property Details for 1683 Amherst Road

Status
MLS #
3938553
Days on Market
74
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1976
Lot Size
6.31 AC / 274,863 SF
Architectural Style
Other
Parking Features
Basement, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Shop
Subdivision Name
none

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$367,000

Avg days on market

142

Sale-to-list ratio

86.9%

[Morganton, NC]

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Square Feet
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Sold 08/21/25

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Square Feet
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8

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

Sold By Huffman Realty Group, LLC

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Building Information for 1683 Amherst Road

Stories-Year Built1976Building Size-Lot Size6.31 AC / 274,863 SF

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$2,050 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,855

Property Taxes

$195

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1683 Amherst Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.607243
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Latitude: 35.772049
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $346,703.00
  • Parcel Number: 2724666440
  • 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: Open Parking YN: No
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1600.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 820.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 750
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1000
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 750
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 750
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 600
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2420.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Orchard(s), Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.31
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 26
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2724655937
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Power Lines
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Shed(s), Tractor Shed, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Washer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Other - See Remarks
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Basement Shop, Exterior Entry
  • Bedroom Upper: 4
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 4.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System

Property History for 1683 Amherst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1511413408

$365,000
May 19, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #3938553

$365,000
Jan 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3938553

$379,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1511413408

$365,000
05/19/2023

Closed

CANOPY #3938553

$365,000
01/27/2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3938553

$379,900

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

Public Records for 1683 Amherst Road

Taxable ValueLand$52,122Additions$291,288Total$343,410
Tax Record2025$2,341 ($195 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths0.5Total Finished SqFt2,671 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,671 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt673 SqFtStories1Lot Size268,765 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated1995ZoningRESIDENTIAL OCountyBURKEAPN23511Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1683 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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2,420
274,863
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1
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8,712
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