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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,544 sqft$128/sqft
794 Houston Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.47 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$128/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Completely renovated house, with 3 BR plus office or flex room, has welcoming presence perched on 3.47 acres with beautiful landscaping and striking stonework all around. Comfortable living room with fireplace and attractive sunroom are open to the kitchen for family gatherings and entertainment. Plus there's a rec room on the lower level beside garage and workshop area with epoxy floor. Parking is easy and plentiful with a extra long single garage in lower level, a detached double garage measuring...Completely renovated house, with 3 BR plus office or flex room, has welcoming presence perched on 3.47 acres with beautiful landscaping and striking stonework all around. Comfortable living room with fireplace and attractive sunroom are open to the kitchen for family gatherings and entertainment. Plus there's a rec room on the lower level beside garage and workshop area with epoxy floor. Parking is easy and plentiful with a extra long single garage in lower level, a detached double garage measuring 24x30', and additional parking in back with ground level access to the 56' deck running the entire length of the house. The renovation style is both trendy and timeless.
  • Listed by: • Preferred Realty katherinefox01@gmail.com
Listing closed: 08/27/2019 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3532060

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$339,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

Columbus, NC

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Property Information for 794 Houston Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Polk County
  • Architectural Style: Modern, Traditional
  • View: Winter
  • Parking Features: Basement, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Parking Space(s)
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 3.47 AC / 151,153 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.205304
  • Latitude: 35.258314
  • Directions: From I-26, take E. Mills St towards town of Columbus. Turn left onto Houston Rd, stay to right at fork. 794 will be on right. House is at end of driveway on left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $158,426.00
  • Parcel Number: P59-28
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Polk
  • High School: Polk
  • Elementary School: Tryon
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Other: Attached garage on basement level, plus detached double garage..(Parking Spaces: 3+)
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2544.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 736
  • Sq Ft Lower: 504
  • Sq Ft Main: 2040
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 400
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 400
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2544.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Private, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.47
  • 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
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Concrete Block, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Other - See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Other - See Remarks
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Workshop
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 8
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Office
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 794 Houston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #3532060

$325,000
Aug 23, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1333396351

$325,000

+212.4% / yr

Jul 22, 2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3532060

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2019

Closed

CANOPY #3532060

$325,000
08/23/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1333396351

$325,000

+212.4% / yr

07/22/2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3532060

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Public Records for 794 Houston Road

Taxable ValueLand$57,040Additions$355,673Total$412,713
Tax Record2025$2,157 ($180 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,004 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,004 SqFtLot Size147,233 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1998CountyPOLKAPNP59-28Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 794 Houston Road

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

Polk County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Polk County High School
Public9 to 12

Polk County Early College
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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This home: 794 Houston Road, Columbus, NC 28722
$325,000
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2,544
151,153
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4
2,082
58,370
$117,000
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1,376
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60,548
$115,000
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