Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds672 sqft$260/sqft
555 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.77 acresLot Size
1974Year Built
$260/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Very nice 3 bedroom 2 bath brick home located just outside of city limits. Beautifully manicured yard with in-ground swimming pool, pool house with half bath, 2 car garage/workshp with electric and twin doors for each bay. Home has 2 fireplaces and an inviting family room in basement with wet bar. Lots of privacy. Land includes two additional adjoining lots (record # 8919 and 8920)Very nice 3 bedroom 2 bath brick home located just outside of city limits. Beautifully manicured yard with in-ground swimming pool, pool house with half bath, 2 car garage/workshp with electric and twin doors for each bay. Home has 2 fireplaces and an inviting family room in basement with wet bar. Lots of privacy. Land includes two additional adjoining lots (record # 8919 and 8920)
  • Listed by: • Causby Realty
Listing closed: 09/17/2012 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 22018

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$210,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

95.6%

Morganton, NC

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Location

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Sold By Brinkley & Associates

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Property Information for 555 Amherst Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Burke County
  • View: Year Round
  • Parking Features: Carport, Attached Carport, Garage
  • Subdivision Name: Morganton
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Lot Size: 1.77 AC / 77,101 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.641601
  • Inside City YN: No
  • Road Frontage Length: 373.0
  • Latitude: 35.761199
  • Directions: Take E Fleming to light at Bi Lo. Turn Left at the light and take next right onto Kirksey Drive. Take first right onto Amherst Road. Home is located on the left across from Fish Camp.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Assessed Value: $130,122.00
  • Parcel Number: 2714628960
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Heritage
  • High School: Jimmy C Draughn
  • Elementary School: Drexel/Burton
Parking
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 672.0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 824
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 824
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 672.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Private, Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.77
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: In Ground Pool
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven
  • Levels: One
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Insert, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 555 Amherst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 17, 2012

Closed

CANOPY #22018

$175,000
Aug 16, 2012

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #22018

Aug 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #22018

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/17/2012

Closed

CANOPY #22018

$175,000
08/16/2012

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #22018

08/01/2011

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #22018

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

Public Records for 555 Amherst Road

Taxable ValueLand$23,759Additions$193,137Total$216,896
Tax Record2025$1,513 ($126 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,496 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,496 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,496 SqFtStories1Lot Size80,586 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1990ZoningRESIDENTIACountyBURKEAPN8918

Schools near 555 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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