976 Amherst Rd

Morganton, NC 28655

$525,000
Price
3
Beds
2,116 Sq. Ft.
$248 / Sq. Ft.
2,116
Sq. Ft.
$248
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This delightful 3BR, 2 bath brick ranch style home is the perfect place to call your own! Enter from the covered front porch into the open concept floor plan. There is luxury vinyl plank flooring & a neutral color palette. The kitchen has abundant cabinets, large island with eat-at bar and granite counter tops. Move through French doors to the enclosed heated/cooled sunroom. Then walk out onto the expansive back deck and jump into the above ground pool or relax overlooking the fenced back yard. The...This delightful 3BR, 2 bath brick ranch style home is the perfect place to call your own! Enter from the covered front porch into the open concept floor plan. There is luxury vinyl plank flooring & a neutral color palette. The kitchen has abundant cabinets, large island with eat-at bar and granite counter tops. Move through French doors to the enclosed heated/cooled sunroom. Then walk out onto the expansive back deck and jump into the above ground pool or relax overlooking the fenced back yard. The primary bedroom has an en suite bath & the secondary bedrooms have a large bathroom in the hallway. The two car garage is oversized with plenty of room for storage. In addition there is a gravel circular drive for extra parking. Call for your showing today!
  1. Listed by Lesa Baker • Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell
    P: (828)-781-6585 lesabaker@charter.net

Property Details for 976 Amherst Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
Parking Features
Circular Driveway, Driveway, Attached Garage
Subdivision Name
Grassy Meadows
LISTING UPDATED: 03/27/2026 09:16 AM

Property Details for 976 Amherst Road

StatusActive
MLS #4362095
Days on Market10
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2022
Lot Size0.91 AC / 39,639 SF
CountyBurke County
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Building Information for 976 Amherst Road

Stories-Year Built2022Building Size-Lot Size0.91 AC / 39,639 SF

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$2,860 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,644

Property Taxes

$216

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 976 Amherst Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.627687
  • Latitude: 35.766804
  • Directions: from Hwy 70, travel North on Zion Rd, left on Amherst Re, home on left just past the church.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $382,218.00
  • Parcel Number: 65034
  • 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: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Web URL: www.cbbhinfo.com
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2116.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 599
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2116
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2116.0
  • 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: 38
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: County Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel, Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: 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: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 976 Amherst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4362095

$525,000—
May 5, 2022

Closed

CANOPY #3841009

$455,000—
Mar 22, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3841009

—
Mar 22, 2022

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3841009

—
Mar 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3841009

$439,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4362095

$525,000
05/05/2022

Closed

CANOPY #3841009

$455,000
03/22/2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3841009

—
03/22/2022

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3841009

—
03/21/2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3841009

$439,900

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

Public Records for 976 Amherst Road

Taxable ValueLand$15,864Additions$366,354Total$382,218
Tax Record2025$2,596 ($216 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,028 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,028 SqFtStories1Lot Size39,640 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2020Year Renovated2022ZoningRESIDENTIAL TCountyBURKEAPN65034

Schools near 976 Amherst Road

This home is within Burke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Drexel Primary
Public - PK to 5
Heritage Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public - 9 to 12
Chesterfield Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Drexel Primary
PublicPK to 5

Heritage Middle
Public6 to 8

Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public9 to 12

Chesterfield Elementary
PublicPK to 5

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More information about 976 Amherst Road, Morganton, NC 28655

976 Amherst Road is a single family home for sale in Morganton, NC 28655. This property was listed for sale on March 26, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell, it's currently listed at $525,000. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on May 5, 2022. This listing's school district is Burke County School District. Nearby schools include Drexel Primary, Heritage Middle and Jimmy C. Draughn High School. 976 Amherst Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,116 sqft single family home built in 2022.

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