Looking for acreage, a workshop, extra garage space, and a home with room to grow? This property checks all the boxes! Situated on 2.17 private acres just minutes from Morrow Mountain, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect combination of country living and convenience. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan with spacious living areas, ideal for entertaining and everyday living. The large primary suite features a bonus sitting room, home office, nursery, or flex space. The finished basement is currently used as a third bedroom and offers endless possibilities for a game room, media room, guest suite, home gym, or additional living space. Need storage? Bring your cars, boats, ATVs, tools, and hobbies! This property features a 2-car attached garage, basement garage, and a detached 1-car garage/workshop—perfect for mechanics, woodworkers, small business owners, or anyone needing extra space. Enjoy peaceful views, room for a garden, outdoor entertaining, and the privacy you've been searching for while still being conveniently located near Albemarle, Badin Lake, Lake Tillery, and Morrow Mountain State Park. Features Buyers Love: • 2.17 acres • Open-concept floor plan • Large primary suite with office/flex room • Finished basement with additional living space • 4 total garage spaces • Detached workshop/garage • No HOA • Room for RV, boat, and recreational vehicles • Private setting with convenient access to town If you've been searching for a home with land, a workshop, extra storage, and flexible living space, this is one you won't want to miss!
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
2.17 acresLot Size
$163Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Caitlin Burgess• Magnolia Dream Real Estate
Have you been looking for your home in the country? Look no further as this beautiful home sits on a little over 2 acres, with a 2-car garage, a detached 1-car garage, and a utility building on the back of the property. With a full basement with a workshop/garage door, you can make this home into what you and your family may need. Schedule a showing as this home will not last long!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,940 (+44.4%)
$39,200 + $262,608
$301,808
2024
$1,344 (+7.7%)
$27,605 + $147,967
$175,572
2022
$1,247 (+0.2%)
$27,605 + $134,436
$162,041
2021
$1,245 (−3.3%)
$27,605 + $134,436
$162,041
2020
$1,288 (−0.6%)
$35,342 + $121,868
$157,210
2019
$1,296 (+1.4%)
$35,342 + $121,868
$157,210
2018
$1,278 (+5.5%)
$35,342 + $121,868
$157,210
2017
$1,211 (+2.7%)
$35,342 + $121,868
$157,210
2016
$1,179
$32,545 + $120,614
$153,159
2014
$1,179 (+2.6%)
$32,545 + $120,614
$153,159
2013
$1,149 (−4.3%)
$32,545 + $120,614
$153,159
2012
$1,200
$28,450 + $122,639
$151,089
2011
$1,200
$28,450 + $122,639
$151,089
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.17 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,330
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,330
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Stanly County
APN
6569 03 33 6228
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
RA
Residential-Agricultural District - Low Density
The regulations of this district are intended to encourage the continuance of agricultural uses as well as to insure that residential development not having access to public water supplies and dependent upon septic tanks for sewage disposal will occur at a sufficiently lower density to provide a healthful environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Public service
Recreation
Cemetery
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Albemarle, NC • 28001
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
49
27
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35
71
43
77
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67
91
72
85
67
82
62
73
50
66
42
54
33
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 32497 Guard Rd
$373,457
$6,543 under list price of $380K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $269K to $369K.