Last Sold Price
3 beds2,056 sqft$153/sqft
761 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

Description

Looking for a mini farm just outside of Morganton, must see this farmhouse with approx 2,056 sf featuring 3BR 2Baths and approx 6.38 acres of rolling pasture and some wooded land. All useable land plus this property offers detached pole shed/carport and detached block workshop. Home has numerous updated including new architectural shingle roof, new flooring, new paint and only minutes to downtown Morganton. This home will not last at only $315,000 plus carries 1 year homebuyer warranty.Looking for a mini farm just outside of Morganton, must see this farmhouse with approx 2,056 sf featuring 3BR 2Baths and approx 6.38 acres of rolling pasture and some wooded land. All useable land plus this property offers detached pole shed/carport and detached block workshop. Home has numerous updated including new architectural shingle roof, new flooring, new paint and only minutes to downtown Morganton. This home will not last at only $315,000 plus carries 1 year homebuyer warranty.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/30/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Coldwell Banker Newton RE • timnewton@cbnewtonrealestate.com

Property Details for 761 Amherst Road

Status
MLS #
4361681
Days on Market
7
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
6.38 AC / 277,912 SF
Parking Features
Detached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage
Subdivision Name
None

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Newton RE

Sold By Hines Rose Realty LLC

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Building Information for 761 Amherst Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size6.38 AC / 277,912 SF

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$1,745 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,601

Property Taxes

$144

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 761 Amherst Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.636417
  • Latitude: 35.765738
  • Directions: 761 Amherst Rd
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $.00
  • Parcel Number: 2714749074
  • 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
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2056.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2056
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2056.0
  • Lot Features: Green Area, Rolling Slope, 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: 31
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: County Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 4.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 761 Amherst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4361681

$315,000
Apr 1, 2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4361681

Mar 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4361681

$315,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4361681

$315,000
04/01/2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4361681

03/25/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4361681

$315,000

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

Public Records for 761 Amherst Road

Taxable ValueLand$65,235Additions$184,786Total$250,021
Tax Record2025$1,730 ($144 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,944 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,944 SqFtStories2Lot Size479,160 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1980ZoningRESIDENTIAL TCountyBURKEAPN4610Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 761 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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2,056
277,912
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744
33,977
$165,000
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