Last Sold Price
3 beds1,808 sqft$171/sqft
281 Bethlehem School Rd, Hickory, NC 28601

Description

New price! $20K reduction! Tucked away on a little over 6 acres, this home features it all! Privacy, land, and TONS of character! Enter in to the beautiful 2-story great room featuring exposed tongue and groove ceilings centered around a cozy brick fireplace. Adjacent to the great-room features a dining area/flex space and kitchen with plenty of cabinetry and storage. A door from the dining room leads to an oversized sunroom perfect for entertaining and side and rear wood deck. 1st floor also features...New price! $20K reduction! Tucked away on a little over 6 acres, this home features it all! Privacy, land, and TONS of character! Enter in to the beautiful 2-story great room featuring exposed tongue and groove ceilings centered around a cozy brick fireplace. Adjacent to the great-room features a dining area/flex space and kitchen with plenty of cabinetry and storage. A door from the dining room leads to an oversized sunroom perfect for entertaining and side and rear wood deck. 1st floor also features oversized primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings, jack & jill full bath, and secondary bedroom. Upstairs you will find a spacious loft overlooking great-room, newly renovated bath, and large 3rd bedroom with private balcony.. The perfect upstairs suite! The partially finished basement features laundry, 1/2 bath, large rec space, fireplace, storage, large workshop, and door to back yard. New 50 year roof installed 2021 with transferrable warranty. Don't miss this one!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/15/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
  2. Listed by EXP REALTY LLC

Property Details for 281 Bethlehem School Road

Status
MLS #
3843839
Days on Market
42
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1973
Lot Size
6.20 AC / 270,072 SF
Zoning Description
RA-20
Parking Features
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - 2 Car, Parking Space - 4+
Subdivision Name
none

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$309,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

Hickory, NC

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Location

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Building Information for 281 Bethlehem School Road

Stories-Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size6.20 AC / 270,072 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,749 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,576

Property Taxes

$173

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Bethlehem School Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.315134
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.836255
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $176,611.00
  • Parcel Number: 0003734
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Alexander
  • High School: Alexander Central
  • Elementary School: Bethlehem
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: One and a Half Story/Basement
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Additional: 0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 556
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1187
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1167
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1167
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 621
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 42
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: None
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: County Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Back,Covered,Deck,Front
  • Exterior Features: Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Central, Ductless, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Attic Other, Basement Shop, Built Ins, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning, Other
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Partially Finished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Area,Dining Room,Great Room-Two Story,Kitchen,Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Loft
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Baths Full: 0
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Room Types: Laundry,Rec Room,Utility,Workshop
  • Room Level: Basement
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 281 Bethlehem School Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 15, 2022

Closed

CANOPY #3843839

$310,000
Jun 10, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1492456695

$310,000

+19.7% / yr

May 12, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3843839

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/15/2022

Closed

CANOPY #3843839

$310,000
06/10/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1492456695

$310,000

+19.7% / yr

05/12/2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3843839

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

Public Records for 281 Bethlehem School Road

Taxable ValueLand$59,129Additions$240,732Total$299,861
Tax Record2026$2,078 ($173 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,806 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,806 SqFtStories1Lot Size270,464 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated1980ZoningRA20CountyALEXANDERAPN3734

Schools near 281 Bethlehem School Road

This home is within Alexander County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bethlehem Elementary
PublicPK to 5

West Alexander Middle
Public6 to 8

Alexander Central High
Public9 to 12

Alexander Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

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: 281 Bethlehem School Road, Hickory, NC 28601
$310,000
3
1,808
270,072
$165,000
4
2,240
566,280
$140,000
3
1,512
43,560
5,000
94,482
$95,500
2
1,073
50,094
36,590

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