780 St James Church Rd

1,545 Sq. Ft.
$175 / Sq. Ft.
1,545
Sq. Ft.
$175
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to your slice of peaceful country living at 780 Saint James Church Rd in Newton, NC! This charming 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and opportunity—all with the added benefit of county-only taxes. Ideal for first-time homebuyers or those looking to enjoy a quieter lifestyle, this property features a spacious layout and a detached 2-car garage that provides endless versatility. Whether you’re looking for a workshop, extra storage, or hobby space,...Welcome to your slice of peaceful country living at 780 Saint James Church Rd in Newton, NC! This charming 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and opportunity—all with the added benefit of county-only taxes. Ideal for first-time homebuyers or those looking to enjoy a quieter lifestyle, this property features a spacious layout and a detached 2-car garage that provides endless versatility. Whether you’re looking for a workshop, extra storage, or hobby space, this setup delivers. Above the garage, you’ll find an unfinished mother-in-law suite—offering incredible potential for future expansion, guest accommodations, or even rental income with the right vision. Step outside and enjoy the above-ground pool, which conveys with the home—perfect for relaxing or entertaining during those warm North Carolina days. Enjoy the freedom of country living while still being conveniently located near town amenities. Properties with this kind of flexibility and upside don’t come around often—schedule your showing today and see the potential for yourself!
  1. Listed by Joey Portnova • Keller Williams South Park
    P: (704)-773-5126 C: (704)-773-5126 Joseph.portnova@redbudgroup.com
  2. Listed by Trent Corbin • Keller Williams South Park
    P: (704)-628-4066 C: (704)-628-4066 trentcorbin@kw.com

Property Details for 780 St James Church Road

Parking Features
Attached Carport, Driveway
Subdivision Name
NONE
LISTING UPDATED: 04/02/2026 05:02 AM

Property Details for 780 St James Church Road

StatusActive
MLS #4364400
Days on Market4
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1991
Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,246 SF
CountyCatawba County

Location

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Building Information for 780 St James Church Road

Stories-Year Built1991Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,246 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,446 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,360

Property Taxes

$86

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 780 St James Church Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.210586
  • Latitude: 35.648976
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $206,100.00
  • Parcel Number: 3649063834140000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1188.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 571
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1188
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Other: 357.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 357.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1545.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • 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: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: Upper Level Garage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 3.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 780 St James Church Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4364400

$270,000
Mar 18, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #3472236

$125,000
Mar 7, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #641410188

$125,000
Feb 13, 2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3472236

Feb 6, 2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3472236

$129,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/01/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4364400

$270,000
03/18/2019

Closed

CANOPY #3472236

$125,000
03/07/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #641410188

$125,000
02/13/2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3472236

02/06/2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3472236

$129,900

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

Public Records for 780 St James Church Road

Taxable ValueLand$8,600Additions$197,500Total$206,100
Tax Record2024$1,029 ($86 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,215 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,215 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,246 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991ZoningR-20CountyCATAWBAAPN3649-06-38-3414

Schools near 780 St James Church Road

This home is within Catawba County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Charles H Tuttle Elementary
PublicK to 6

Maiden Middle School
Public7 to 8

Maiden High
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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780 St James Church Road is a single family home for sale in Newton, NC 28658. This property was listed for sale on April 1, 2026 by Keller Williams South Park, it's currently listed at $270,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on March 18, 2019. This listing's school district is Catawba County School District. Nearby schools include Charles H Tuttle Elementary, Maiden Middle School and Maiden High. 780 St James Church Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,545 sqft single family home built in 1991.

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